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I Love My New Car
Ed Wankovsky, 04/17/2017
updated 04/20/2020
2017 Nissan Pathfinder SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I drive my red Pathfinder with pride. It, really, turns heads. It is comfortable and secure, with plenty of storage. My only problems have been electrical issues and I am disappointed with the gas mileage. Hopefully a recent repair and with breaking in the engine will solve both issues.
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Nice looking for 3-row, but technology is lacking
Scott S, 03/31/2019
2018 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
10 of 18 people found this review helpful
I was down to the Explorer or the Pathfinder. I finally chose the Pathfinder due to overall distance on a tank of gas. (Fuel tank size & mpgs) Both were at top of the class for interior and cargo space, both had plenty of power for towing. The Pathfinder looked sporty and got about 100 more miles per tank, so I bought it. First off, the entertainment system is way behind times. No Apple Play or Android Auto. I was told it would use apps from my phone, like Pandora, but it does not. I called Nissan Connect and was told that even though I bought the top of the line Pathfinder, it will not play apps from my phone. Surprisingly, lesser, older Nissan models do! I asked if they ever pushed updates and it would someday, they said no! I even have a Ford that's 4 years older and it'll play my Pandora app! I bought this mostly for highway use, hence wanting the range. The Platinum version comes with Intuitive Cruise control. First thing I noticed is when you first set the speed and take your foot off the gas, the speed drop 2 mph and then comes back up to your set speed. (It does this every time, very annoying.) Once you have your speed set and come to a hill, the speed will drop over 2 mph before it decides to accelerate back up to your set speed. Going down a hill, it'll pick up about 3 mph over your set speed before slowing back down to your set speed. That's a 5 mph difference in speed! I feel bad for people following me in any other car that has their cruise set. I've been in cars 10 years older that hold speed better than this. I went to the dealer, they said that just the way they are. The car has nice styling inside and out. Drives and handles OK. I've yet to hit the 26 mph on the highway they say I can get or get the distance on a tank of gas they said it would get. I will keep this for about another year and trade for the Explorer.
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7 Seater was the reason we bought this car.
Dan, 01/18/2017
2017 Nissan Pathfinder S 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
10 of 20 people found this review helpful
7 people can easily fit in the vehicle and that's the only reason we bought this car. The exterior look was also a factor when we chose this over Honda Pilot. There are lots of Pros if you are looking for a sizable car and here are some Pros: It is very spacious inside. The S Trim also has a touch screen but no useful apps. All the fancy big screen is for radio station selection and climate controls. We played around with SV and SL trims and we weren't impressed with the apps included in them.
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Love it!
Marti Davis, 11/18/2017
updated 07/27/2020
2017 Nissan Pathfinder SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Still very pleased with my Pathfinder! No complaints or concerns after almost 3 years!
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Love the new Pathfinder
Steve, 01/15/2019
2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Awesome SUV with plenty of room for a big family
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Di, 01/21/2021
2018 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
ONLY compliant I have my remote you HAVE to point it at front of Pathfinder to get it started. LIKED my Explorer remote stater BETTER I pointed it at the side it started. Be a GOOD idea to move heat/cool controls to different location where you can see what you have it at where it is now you have to make sure you have it where you want it before driving it IS HARD to see when you want to change it. Be nice didn't have to push button to unlock your when you getting in it from outside grab the handle & it unlocks. YES I would buy another one
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Owned it for only a week, purch with 28k mi
Darius JP, 03/06/2019
updated 11/18/2019
2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
CONs: Disappointing MPG's averaging only 17-18 around town (I drive with a light foot) and low 20's on the Hwy. Today after a 5 min warm-up (temp was 10 degrees) the transmission would not shift into the higher gears, the tach revved aprox 3,000RPM at 30MPH, it took a VERY LONG time before the transmission shifted properly, I'm hoping this will not be a problem. The front camera is not working and the passengers front headrest will not seat all the way despite multiple attempts. PRO's: Very comfortable and quite ride, front heated seats are a welcome this time of year as is the heated steering wheel. The bluetooth works about 95% of the time, not sure why. The interior is cavernous and there is ample storage with the 3rd row in a down position. The front and rear sunroofs fill the interior with day light and make the vehicle seem larger than it is. This truck is loaded with options which we are still exploring, it will take a little time to acclimate to the Pathfinder considering we migrated from a 1st generation Murano.
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Paul, 03/05/2019
2018 Nissan Pathfinder SL 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 13 people found this review helpful
Only driven a few miles. Seems fine. Was Certified, but found defects during purchase which males me doubt the inspection process. Was told that Defects will be covered, but I need to make appointment with service, then parts will be ordered, then repairs sceduled. So at least two more trips to the dealer - 2 hours each way.
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Commonwealth Chevrolet, Xzarier
Eddie Delucia , 06/13/2023
2017 Nissan Pathfinder S 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2017 Nissan Pathfinder S since March 25. An I love it. Great mileage an runs smooth, but I miss my truck I had to get rid of but it was old with 275000 miles on it
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Nice car
Eddie D., 06/13/2023
2017 Nissan Pathfinder S 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great reliable car
Money pit
Roy Sankhar , 12/11/2024
2017 Nissan Pathfinder SV 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is being a nightmare played with transmission problems transfer unit sludge in the engine timing chain timing chain guide transfer case again and then all the regular problems Do not buy used Pathfinder It's a piece of crap played with problems.
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A large ish roomy BUT not very good car
Mike C., 04/02/2025
2017 Nissan Pathfinder SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car was purchased as a fleet sale w 22000 mile for a good price one year used. For most of its life it was reliable BUT the maintenance cost were quite high with frequent brake rebuild and several expensive unscheduled unexpected wear out items. Direct operating cost repair fuel maintenance came out to 38 c a mile which was 50 % higher than my Toyota Highlander (mpg similar MUCH Higher maintenance and repair cost nearly 9 K vs 2200 for the Toyota. Breaks avg 25000 mile vs 60000 for the same driver same roads. trans fluid ever 30,000 mile at 400 buck VS once at 125K for 125. Tre wear was double, etc. EXCEPT THE LAST Item which forced me to trade it in the technology never was the issue, just bad engineering . like 1500 for the computerized thermostat buried such that the engine needed to be lifted!. the death of the Infotainment with NO aftermarket support (one system available NO guarantees to fit and these ones uniformly (3 tries) did fix the radio which took out the screen the AC controls the emergency blinkers etc. Nissan wanted 7800 to fix ..the cars FMV at this state IF the system worked was only 5600 which I got for trade in for a new Lexus. This was my first Nissa and my last .I have had 2 Hondas and two Toyotas, I will not again drive a second rate vehicle.
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Some problems
Mike, 10/20/2017
2017 Nissan Pathfinder S 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
7 of 24 people found this review helpful
Front seats are the most uncomfortable I've ever sat in back seats won't fold down level oh my God has less storage than the one before it terrible doesn't get any better gas mileage than the one before it terrible
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Great Car
Alicat22c, 12/22/2019
2017 Nissan Pathfinder SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I upgraded to the Pathfinder from an AWD Murano. I opted for the FWD this time. Great decision on my part and my Pathfinder gets around 25 MPG. I pull an open motorcycle trailer hauling 2 Harley’s and it pulls them wonderful, you can hardly tell they are back there. This is just an overall great car that I have had no issues with at all. Very roomy on the inside. Would definitely purchase another one.
My Experience so far
Kx Thomas, 01/01/2021
2017 Nissan Pathfinder SV 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
2017 Nissan Pathfinder, great handling and I love the room.
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Had to have one!
AJ Cool, 04/19/2019
updated 04/21/2021
2018 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Drove a rental for work for one week and had to have one. Rental was a SV 4wd..got the Platinum 4wd instead. Co mpared it to a stripped Tahoe because I'm a rear drive junkie.... can't stand torque steer or cvt. Who would have guessed. Have been driving it 5 months and no regrets. Go figure! Really enjoy the driver experience and all the goodies in the Platinum. Great choice for me 👍
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Average
Cate, 07/02/2020
2018 Nissan Pathfinder S 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
Nothing outstanding about the Pathfinder
Worst Junk We Ever Owned
Lewis; Ashtabula, Ohio 44030, 11/27/2024
2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Certified pre-owned, bought it for wife grocery getter, 30k miles. Looked great, 4wd, good interior room, never abused, garage kept, never towed. Next 10k miles: transmission failed, radiator leaked, almost everything with front suspension replaced, massive undercarriage rusting, muffler fell off, side mirror adjust button broke, fog light wiring, rear door hinge,front brake issues.Major parts under warranty or extended warranty. After transmission and brakes replaced, still not correct. Vehicle always hunts for a gear, jerky. Braking is weird. Sometimes will hesitate on aceleration. When its first started regardless of outside temperature it tachs up to 4k rpm, was told this is normal self check, im sure this is great for for the engine when its below zero, no wonder Nissan had engine oil gunking issues. Worst SUV we ever owned. We have a field only truck, 1975 Ford F250 thats more reliable than this Nissan.Junk, over priced, underpowered. I hope Nissan goes bankrupt, going to "dump" it at loss.
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Great Value
Jim ( Chicago), 12/01/2024
2017 Nissan Pathfinder SV 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this Pathfinder SV in 2017 new with 2 miles on it. It has proven itself reliable. It has been in the shop for zero repairs and now has 91,400 miles. I have changed the battery, tires and brakes all around.I would recommend this vehicle for towing (6000 lbs) and power (V6). I have 4WD on demand and works fine. I get 24.9 mpg city highway mileage.
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Karen, 04/25/2023
2018 Nissan Pathfinder SV 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Is a excellent vehicle excellent gas mileage! Just too large for me I don't need a third seat
Not the most exciting SUV out there, but I love it
BKL, 12/01/2023
2018 Nissan Pathfinder S 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought 2018 Pathfinder 4WD new. Reason - I wanted an SUV of this size, and Nissan beat them all by price. Was looking at Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander and 4Runner, Kia Sorrento, Subaru Ascent, Ford Explorer... Not GM. What I realized, that for few thousands less I can have basic no-bells sizeable SUV with no compromises on power (Explorers and Subaru's made with 4 cylinders turbo - can't see the point as they are less gas efficient than 3.5LV6 Pathfinder and still lack V6 acceleration). I can say that I am very happy with what I have. 5 years ad 20K miles later (did not drive much during the pandemic, and still drive little) nothing really broke. Did not need any repairs. Happy with the efficiency - I do get ~26 miles per gallon on highway (not according to the onboard indicator - at the pump) and ~21 in mixed suburb driving where I live. Love the utility of it - roomy, few times I needed to give a ride to full car (7 people), fit in big screen TV and most home improvement materials no problem. Appreciated its size when moved my daughter to the University campus. Overall, it goes soft and smooth, quieter than most base trims. I installed after-market step boards (220$) and roof bars (knock-off for particularly my Nissan model, 50$). Make it stand out just a bit and does not break the bank compare to OEM/dealer-installed options. My wife is happy, it is easier for a petit to get in and out. And I am happy, I carry my 13 feet kayak on the roof to go fishing. On the negative side, if you want modern infotainment and sensors - these are not here. Options are minimal, basic, and frankly - obsolete. Fits me, I don't want to have connected car or dozens of sensors that can't be fixed in regular shops. Pretty much the only sensor I got (automatic front collision prevention) has some glitches and occasionally lights up when it rains for no reason, when I make turns. I ignore it, and the light goes away not to be seen for many months. And if you expect great acceleration to race out there, you will not get it unless spin the engine all the way. I drive within 3,000 rpm (therefore gas efficiency), and Pathfinder with CVT is sluggish this way. On the positive side, I am not as tempted to speed or race as in my previous V6 sedan, and I feel that overall I drive safer than I used to. Summary: if you are after utility and value on lower budget, you may love Pathfinder. That's me, and I intend to keep mine until it dies. If you are for infotainment, technology gadgets, thrilling driving experience - look elsewhere or go with higher options; I personally cannot justify paying over $20K for Platinum trim when it is same motor/transmission/body/chassis.
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Dead
Kathy Swann, 11/14/2024
2018 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I really loved the car for almost 5 years and then out of the blue the engine croaked.
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A Dream Come True
Betty, 11/23/2024
2018 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I recently went to Ford to find a bigger vehicle. We've had Fords for over 40 years. I couldn't find anything I liked, but in the used-vehicle area I spotted a white SUV (2018 Pathfinder) and decided I liked the way it looked and all the features (although a lot to learn) hooked me. I've had it several months now and am in love with it. It's heavy, solid, quiet and feels like home. It now has a mattress in the back. I don't think I've ever done more driving simply for the pleasure of the ride. And the price was unbelievable!
Sv version too basic but great car
Niles, 12/19/2020
2017 Nissan Pathfinder SV 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love so many things about this car. We have taken it camping and skiing and handles anything we give it. The reason I didn't give it a 5 is that the sv is 4x4 but doesn't have a compass and the seats hurt my back and hips for long rides.
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Yolanda Hollins, 04/18/2022
2017 Nissan Pathfinder S 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great family vehicle