Used 2009 Nissan Pathfinder Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 Pathfinder, so we've included reviews for other years of the Pathfinder since its last redesign.
Excellent Vehicle
Jane, 12/18/2009
2008 Nissan Pathfinder LE-V8 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my vehicle used and it's been more than reliable. I had a terrible front end accident with it and it saved my life and that of my passenger. My pathfinder did what it was built to do and that was to protect the people in it. The repair shop mechanics were in awe that it could take such a beating and still be a sound enough vehicle that they recommend the rebuild rather than to right it off. I have owned new vehicles every two years for the last 40 years and this is the most reliable constant vehicle that I have ever owned. I find it comfortable a little rough sometimes, but it is built on a truck frame so what do you expect. I would recommend this vehicle it's quality built.
Mixed feeling
ritchfan, 01/15/2008
2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Some good things some not so good about this car. Not as much room in the driver seat as I had on my 2000 XTerra, which was disappointing for a larger vehicle. Stereo is TERRIBLE- I had a better one that came with my 1980 Datsun station wagon. Worst thing is you can't really upgrade. If you do you will lose all of the information that goes to the little screen - temp, tire pressure, gas mileage, etc. Dealer says I cant upgrade to the navigation unit later- that has to be option ordered from factory up front. But drives nice, is quiet and has more pickup than my 2000 XTerra did.
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Excellent SUV with a few wrinkles
DocNY, 09/09/2009
2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Having gone from a Ford Explorer LXT to a Mercedes ML280, ML350, and Land Rover LR3, I had my doubts about the Nissan. I can honestly say, the Nissan is built as well if not better than my German and English rides, and has held up admirably to a variety of highway, winter, dirt roads, and trails. Only trouble has been limited to dead battery when the headlight "auto-off" feature stopped on occasion leaving technicians scratching their heads, and a faulty doorlock on passenger door made it impossible to exit vehicle from the back seat. Mild valve noise has appeared at 36K miles but too early to tell if this is meaningful.
Great power, lots of rattels
jp, 09/22/2009
2008 Nissan Pathfinder LE-V8 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Initially, I loved my pathfinder. The v8 was so powerful, the bose sound is amazing and all the gadgets and luxury are great. However, after about 2 weeks, I noticed the rattles and I mean everywhere. When I hit a bump I feel it in the wheel and in the frame. The doors rattle the dash rattles bad! I took it off road and it was like driving a covered wagon. The rattles are so noticeable. I had a 2000 pathfinder with 100k on it and nothing like this. It was solid as a rock. The a patty is a great highway car and great 0-60 speed, which is outstanding. However, i bought an suv to use for off road and mtn sports. It has low clearance with the bumpers and it rattles way too much. It
The best
cone747, 04/06/2009
2008 Nissan Pathfinder LE-V8 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Build quality of a tank! The power and "tightness" makes it feel like your driving an unstoppable machine. This is the best vehicle I've owned. The luxury interior is awesome and has every thing you can want on a car (le version). Gas mileage isn't good (12.9), but if a cared I would have gotten a hybrid. Electic 4x4 is great never misses a beat locking in or catching it in auto. Suspension is great and the breaks are ultra smooth. Don't compare the v6 to the v8. Though they look alike there completely different I have driving both. The v6 is a wanna be, the v8 is the real deal.