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3.63 out of 5 stars

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

ANTHONY, 06/20/2008
2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

This vehicle is very nice, but the windows when brought down a little while driving makes a lot of rattling noise/sound which is very disgusting. I cannot even open mines. When I told the dealer, they said never heard of the problem and cannot do anything. Just had a recall for the clock, giving wrong time every now and then. Also the power seats are always being touched every time I enter or on the way out of the vehicle causing the seats to be re-set every time.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Love it, but there are problems.

jgj3010, 07/06/2008
2008 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I've had this car about 11 months, after selling my '04 Volvo S60 because I wanted something more useful for biking, kayaking, etc. I absolutely love this car for the utility, and the fact that it feels as nice and comfortable as my Volvo did for taking out clients, colleagues and such. I still sometimes surprise myself with its power when I pull out into Atlanta traffic. the V6 has plenty of power, don't regret not getting the V8. Overall, I love this car until I have to fill it up! I'll probably go back to a smaller car or wagon next time given the price of gas.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Transmission Torque Converter Issue

Steve LeVesque, 08/14/2007
2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

When you take your foot off the accelerator just above 40 mph, the car downshifts with a noticeable thump. Then when you press the accelerator again, it upshifts with the same noticeable thump. It is so aggravating that I would not have bought the vehicle if I had known. I took it back to the dealer, they tested another 2008 and said that it was "normal." I did not have this problem in my 2005 at all. They said it was because they put a dual torque converter in the 2008 model. Also, it seems to be harder on gas than the 2005. And when I filled up the first time, I noticed a sticker on the inside of the gas cap door that reads "For best results, use premium gas." The 2005 did not say this.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

rattle box

steve, 12/07/2009
2008 Nissan Pathfinder LE-V8 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful

I bought my v8 pathfinder used. I was sold on the cheap price and options and I liked the V8. However, I was quickly disappointed. It started to rattle right away. The dash and door pannles are very cheap. I was also disappointed with the ground clearance it had with the bumpers and overhangs. It is not an off road vehicle! I went and traded it in on a new xterra and that was even a bigger mistake. Brand new and it rattles and squeaks. I am disappointed with Nissan. They have went down hill in quality. I will never buy a nissan again. I hope other readers will read this and not make the same mistake.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE-V8

Grant Garvey, 12/04/2008
2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE-V8 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I was in the market for an SUV with a V8. I didn't want or need a monster in size, but wanted an ability to pull over 6000 lbs and still be able to park in a parking lot. The fact that the Pathfinder is a 317 horse is amazing. I drove the joke of a 4 runner and the Sequoia. Before you follow the Pied Piper off the edge of the cliff and settle for an over priced under powered toyota, check out the Pathfinder!

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