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Used 2011 Nissan Pathfinder Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great SUV

2010 LE 4x4 with nav, 09/18/2010
2010 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful

I use 87 octane gas, have had it since 8/14/10 and have not noticed any problems with using regular gas. I average @ 16 miles per gallon in the city. The ride is quiet and compliant. This is a good value for your dollar.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2011 Pathfinder

sctrooper, 12/19/2010
2011 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
40 of 42 people found this review helpful

I was in the market for an SUV capable of hauling my recreational vehicles, carrying a few friends around, providing quality...all without breaking the bank. I wanted the Silver Edition for the features, and would not have settled for anything less. Edmunds provides an accurate review of the vehicle, which I agree with most points. The Pathfinder definitely has a "truck" feel when driving and a somewhat stiff ride. This is probably due to the fully boxed frame and the beefy suspension which helps allow the Pathfinder tow over 6000 lbs. The interior features make it feel more upscaled, which is common with Nissan. Overall, the Pathfinder is a versatile SUV, suitable for most needs.

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5 out of 5 stars

Steady and Reliable -

newro, 05/21/2013
updated 05/21/2016
2010 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful

My third one, had an 05, an 07 and now a '10. Love the Pathfinders. I have an LE this time so a little more plush inside. I am a contractor and use this for work so carry lots of tools and materials, no problem carrying the load. When it clean up it cleans up good. Gas mileage isnt great but other than that I can honestly say non of the Pathfinders that I have owned have ever let me down. Excellent build quality and would highly recommend. Since my original review the Pathfinder has developed a metallic chain like raspy noise. Have had it back to the dealer several times, the chief mechanic seems to be hearing impaired, he can't hear it, everyone else can. I believe it to be the timing chain or timing chain guides, from what I have been able to read, a pretty common problem. I have a gold plated extended warranty so if it breaks they fix, but, the warranty is up October of this year and only 72K miles on the truck, sadly so is this truck, I have no faith in it past that.

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4.13 out of 5 stars

Definitely Recommend!

nowa, 08/12/2011
2011 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful

This is my 2nd Pathfinder. The 1st one was a 2006 and was leased. Had a Murano after that but wasn't in love with it, I missed the Pathfinder. So, here I am...with a 2011 Pathfinder Silver. It's great! I really like the improvements made to the heating/ radio controls. The inside quality is there and the styling is nice. I'm averaging about 18 MPG in the city (even though it's rated at 15 MPG). It's great on the hwy, very smooth and quit. I've read reviews by car magazines and they criticized the rough ride...I'm not sure where they were driving but I think it's fine. Remember, it's an SUV...not a Cadillac!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

2011 Silver Edition Pathfinder

jtjnk, 08/27/2011
2011 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful

This is my 4th Pathfinder and my husband has an '06 Pathfinder SE. I traded in my '06 Sienna xle for the '11 Silver Edition. I wanted a 7 passenger 4x4. There are a lot of crossovers out there but I wanted a true 4x4 with the capacity to drive out of my driveway without me having to shovel, snow blow or plow it. I have 5 kids and I did have a Suburban but it was too big for everyday use for me, so back to the Pathfinder I went. The Pilot and the Durango were considered - Pilot was too plain inside and out and didn't seem as capable in the snow as a Pathfinder. The Durango was my second runner up but the Pathfinder was a better buy for the $$, reliability and 4x4 capability.

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