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Drive train troubles
retiredbill, 12/20/2014
updated 06/20/2016
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Vehicle worked flawlessly till 7500 miles. At that time there was loud knock and vibration from trans area. Since then there is intermittent vibrations and shudders. Dealer 1st stated they can find nothing, then, this is normal. If normal, I think it should happen all the time. Dealer then stated it sounds like torque converter, but won't fix. Told factory rep would contact, but never did. Am afraid vehicle will let me sit. Would consider trading, but was told value is zip due to vehicle transmission reputation. Would love Nissan to step up to the plate ands repair / replace. Anyone listening? Wow, what a piece of crap, and Nissan service at manufacturer level is no better. After 3 months of run a round, the dealer told me to please find another dealer. There is nothing wrong with the vehicle and they are tired of looking at me. So, took vehicle to dealer 50 miles away. They immediately recognized the problem, but, listen to this, were not able to make immediate repairs. They had to call Nissan for authorization. First Nissan told dealer to change tires and wheels with another vehicle, hoping that issue was tires/wheels. Well, that didn't work, so Nissan told dealer to replace torque converter. Done, now the problem was worse, Finally, dealer told to replace transmission. Finally, problem solved. Problem was, I was traveling and need substitute transportation. Nissan did pay part of rental. Due to substandard treatment by Nissan, I traded to vehicle for new Toyota Highlander limited in 1/15. That vehicle now has 25,000 miles and performs flawlessly. Lets review, bought Nissan in 7/14 with sticker of 44,500, Paid 38,500. Problems started in 10/14 and finally resolved in 1/15 by final repair and trading for Toyota. Nissan value is terrible. Nissan dealer offered 20,500 (less than 50% of original sticker) to trade vehicle for new / improved Pathfinder. Sorry, burn me once, shame on you. Burn me twice, shame on me. I work too hard for my money to waste it on "pretty" junk.
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Worst car experience ever!
lodinpdx, 03/14/2014
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum Hybrid 4dr SUV 4WD (2.5L 4cyl S/C gas/electric hybrid CVT)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful
This has been the absolute worst car experience I have ever had. We really wanted an SUV with three rows and decent gas mileage. We were exited when we found the Pathfinder Hybrid with promises of 25 miles to the gallon in the city and 28 on the highway. This all seemed too good to be true so we bought it. By day 2 I was very frustrated as I was getting 14 miles to the gallon! I tried to return the car but was told to keep driving, it would get better or Nissan would have to do something. Now I have driven over 1000 miles and seem to be getting about 17 miles to the gallon a far cry form 25! I have talked to Consumer Affairs as well as the dealership and no one has done anything.
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The kids named it Thor..and I'm okay with that
markfahlsing, 01/06/2014
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
We just picked up a 2014 Pathfinder on year-end closeout; paid <$35K for the Platinum (no premium) Other car is a 2008 Infiniti M35, and I can safely say that this Pathfinder is our M35 with a 3rd row! We looked at the Flex Limited and CX-9 Grand Touring, and the Nissan just flat-out wins. Yes, we did look at the JX35/QX60, but I cannot see the difference to justify a 12K gap in pricing (wake up Infiniti, and put the 3.7 in there...) Kudos too to the Nissan buying experience; Ford is still stuck in Anchorman-era. Mazda offers compelling choices, and I will probably kick myself when the diesel CX-9 comes out next year, but here's to X-MAS bonuses
Super Charger Problems
abruzz, 03/15/2015
2014 Nissan Pathfinder SL Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl S/C gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Purchased suv in July of 2014. Two months later, I was driving I heard a pop and thought I had run over a metal band. As I continued to drive I noticed the suv was overheating. Called dealership and they had suv towed in. They also arranged a rental for me. Approximately 10 days later, I picked up suv. Was told super charger seized and they had to pull out engine to replace it. Then in January of 2015 same thing happened. SUV towed in and was given a rental. Approx 8 days later, I p/u SUV and told same exact problem. Now I am afraid to take long trips. I fear that super charger will seize again. Also noticed that Nissan no longer making the hybrid. I assume mine is a lemon.
Can't believe I almost DIDN'T buy this SUV
madagogo, 04/18/2014
2014 Nissan Pathfinder SL Hybrid 4dr SUV 4WD (2.5L 4cyl S/C gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Pathfinder Hybrid SL for over 2 months now, and the more I drive it, the more I love it. It is way more vehicle than I needed (that's why I almost walked away from getting it) but the dealer made me one of those offers that one would be stupid not to take...so I took it! Although the PF got only slightly better gas mileage than my old RAV4 in the beginning, I have discovered that I can get pretty awesome mileage around town by coasting as much as possible, not putting 'the pedal to the metal' so much, and turning OFF the climate control whenever possible!! The first nice-weather day we had here in NY this spring, I had the windows open and got 29.7 mpg!