2023 Nissan Pathfinder Consumer Reviews
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Comfortable and full of options...but...
We went with the SV and the Tech package, or whatever the upgrade was. We could have gone without the moon roof, but wanted tech, upgraded stereo and rims. The tech interface takes a little to get used to. the seats are pretty comfortable ... contrary to some reviews. the power is what it is. its the best priced and easiest brand SUV to negotiate the price lower, so that was the decision point. its not fuel efficient whatsover. i will say that the absolute worst premium feature is the Bose stereo. the prior 2016 bose system was 10x's more powerful and more clear sound. they either didnt put good speakers in, missed an amplifier, or just pulled a fast one for the upcharge. That alone is extremely disappointing. The vehicle feels extremely heavy. either too small and engine or just all around sluggish.
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We like the Pathfinder; brakes are terrible
Our pathfinder does everything we need-its a nice ride. The brakes are terrible. Started shuddering at 12k miles like the rotors were warped; dealer said brakes were fine when we brought it in. Had it looked at again at 28k before warranty was up - still shuddering- and now dealer says it needs news rotors and pads all around, too warped to resurface. Wear items so no warranty; $1k for them to fix (oh, and parts on national backorder). I was told their hands were tied, call corporate. So I called Nissan corporate and was told their hands were tied, call the dealer. If you google 2022/2023 Pathfinder brakes this is a VERY common issue. I get that brakes are a wear item, but this whole issue has really soured my on Nissan. It's a shame because otherwise we really like our SUV.
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Great multi purpose SUV!
After looking at the full market for 3 row SUVs the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Roc Creek was the right choice to purchase. I bought the Rock Creek version and have not been disappointed by anything with this SUV. It handled amazingly in the snow and ice and I can't wait to take it camping this Spring and Summer. It has plenty of room and the road noise is very little considering the extra large tires that come with it. My kids love the space in the back. My only issue is that the passenger seat in the front cannot be adjusted to sit higher. For a shorter person to sit over there it makes them feel small if they can't sit up and enjoy the ride a little better. Overall, love this SUV and compared to the price of others I would recommend to everyone. Other SUVs in its class can cost up to 10k more for maybe 2-3 extra small features. In my opinion this just isn't worth it for the money. Especially when the Rock Creek comes standard with so many awesome features
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Power Surge Issues
Overall I am happy with the vehicle. The ride is very quiet and smooth, good acceleration, very roomy and comfortable. The only issue is that there is a noticeable power surge when the alternator kicks in (per the service technician). When the interior lights are turned on they brighten and dim randomly as the alternator works and the fan motor increases and decreases speed randomly as well. Nissan service said it is a power surge when the alternator engages and they do not have a fix for it.
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2023 Pathfinder Thumbs Down
After running up 2,700 miles on my 2023 Pathfinder Platinum, I think I am in a position to offer some user feedback. Gas mileage - overall 21-22mpg. Recorded a very good, manually calculated 27 mpg on a 400 mile trip. Noise suppression - better than average. Ergonomics - the electronic shifter is not intuitive. Thanks to Nissan for buttons instead of touch screen controls. Bose sound system - mediocre at best. Handling - good, but feels truck heavy. Engine - very smooth, Miles beyond the Turbo 4's in the Explorer, Highlander and Ascent. Transmission - very smooth and a big plus over the outgoing CVT in the model years prior to 2022. Reliability - no issues to date, but way too soon to pass judgment. Update 3/27/23 - vehicle started making noise on low speed left turns. Dealer diagnosed as left front strut plate failure. Good news - no cost to me to repair. Bad news - this is a part that simply should never fail at 3,700 miles. I now doubt the reliability and build quality of the redesigned Pathfinder. Strongly suspect that the strut assembly was designed for the standard Pathfinder with 18" wheels. My vehicle came equipped with 20" wheels. No doubt a heavier wheel for the strut suspension. Update 4/30/23 - in the last 3 weeks, the following electrical issues occurred: 1. Started car in the morning and drove off. Quickly found out that the AC would not work and the fan would not work either. Pulled off the road, restarted the vehicle and fortunately the AC and fan worked; 2. infotainment system rebooted all by itself while driving; and 3. the rear backup camera came on while I was sitting at a traffic light. It tuned off after about 1 minute. If I take it to the dealer, I can predict exactly what will happen - nothing because they will not be able to reproduce the issues. Leaves me wondering what is going to happen next. However, I can predict what will happen in the future - 1 more electrical issue and the car will be sold, and I will never own another Nissan product for life. Owned a 2004 Pathfinder. It was a great car. Update 6/5/23 - Pro Pilot failure. Activated Pro Pilot and here's what happened - 1. Collision waning indicator came on while driving in light traffic on highway, 2. Lane departure and lane correction failed to work, 3. received warning message : vehicle cabin temperature too high, and 4. could not turn off Pro Pilot. Exited highway, stopped in a safe location and restarted vehicle. Pro Pilot was then turned off. Vehicle is almost exactly 6 months old to the day. A new vehicle should operate correctly for at least 6 months without electrical issues. 07/06/23 - sold vehicle after 7 months. More electrical issues. Strongly dislike electronic slap shifter; don't risk taking it through a car wash. Rough, truck-like ride. A waste of money.
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