2024 Nissan Pathfinder Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2024 Pathfinder, so we've included reviews for other years of the Pathfinder since its last redesign.
2023 Pathfinder Thumbs Down
Rasmaxwell, 02/25/2023
updated 07/07/2023
2023 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
31 of 33 people found this review helpful
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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HVAC Problem
Amour, 02/26/2023
2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
The hvac system on Nissan pathfinder rock creek 2023 has issues. Heater will start blowing cold air after driving it for at least 30 minutes or more. Nissan dealership cannot fix it. I was told that everything is normal when dealership looked and tested it. Come on NISSAN get your lazy engineer to look at this issues. My first issues was fuel sensor, the day i bought it check engine light pop out. It took them 2 weeks to fix it. Second issues was strut upper mount grinding noise. Very unreliable. Now 3rd is the hvac. Beware buyers if you are looking at this pathfinder. Lesson learned.
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Power Surge Issues
Mike Pearson , 01/05/2023
2023 Nissan Pathfinder SL 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
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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Surprise Change by 23 Nissan Pathfinder
Urban Landmark, 11/13/2022
2023 Nissan Pathfinder SL 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
I owned a 2022 Pathfinder SL. The front passenger seat was fixed, not power and the height fell below any standard height in all makes. It was very uncomfortable. There have been many complaints on the internet about this issue. I turned in the 2022 and purchased a new 2023 Pathfinder SL. This vehicle comes with a full power front passenger seat and the problem is resolved. Thanks to Nissan for correcting that situation. I also find the ride in the 2023 much smoother and quieter than the 2022 Model. The Pathfinder is a great vehicle and offers many tech accessories with a focus on safety. Overall, excellent value and carries a look that is very appealing.
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Love and hate relationship
Dissatisfied Customer, 05/24/2023
2023 Nissan Pathfinder SL 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Previously a Pathfinder owner and decided to upgrade to a newer model. Excited to drive it off the lot. Had for 3 weeks and noticed things that I assumed would come to pass due to features I wasn't previously used to. However, the truck tends to put itself in neutral after sitting idle too long (whether at a stop light or just in the parking lot). First of all the truck hesitates too much when trying to accelerate/ press the gas pedal. It tends to jerk when moving from idle position to acceleration. After having the truck for 3 weeks, had to take it back to dealership and explained that 3 different times that same day the truck would go to neutral automatically when sitting idle. The dealership ran diagnostic tests and stated that a new battery was needed. How would a new vehicle need a new battery when it was purchased with only 11 miles. I picked up my truck thinking everything would be fine. To my dismay I am still experiencing issues especially with the truck going into neutral if idle too long. The truck jerking or hesitating when trying to accelerate. Also noticed that when pressing the brake pedal it doesn't make a smooth transition in slowing down. As much as I want to love my vehicle, I feel it has given me more blues and I still don't have an answer for why it keeps going into neutral if idle too long. Dealership will be hearing from me again!!!