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2002 Nissan Pathfinder consumer reviews

$26,649–$28,649 MSRP range
side view of 2002 Pathfinder Nissan
(37 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.8
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Great off-road buggy

I got mine for free with 200k on it and it has nothing wrong with it but body rust around the fenders that is about it runs like a top

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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This is one of if not the greatest SUV ever sold.

I’ve owned a couple of these model pathfinders an 01 and an 02. Both are over 300,000 miles. The 01 finally lost the transmission at 320,000+ and it isn’t totally dead it just isn’t road worthy due to no reverse and what seems to be 2nd and 4th forward gears. It starts and drives and is being used as a ranch truck. My 2002 is just a tick over 300,000 and it has been a great vehicle too. Paid $900 for it a year ago and have put 45,000 miles on it since. I’ve only had to replace a coil pack and brakes.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Bulletproof!!!

I paid $3150 for this car over 7 years ago. 315,000 miles and still running strong. Engine and transmission are smooth and everything still works. This is the most reliable car I’ve ever owned I would recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for good reliable transportation on a budget. Best $3150 ever spent

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Saved my skin

Just flipped my 2008 Pathfinder on a motorway in the snow at 70mph. Turned over twice down an embankment abs walked away because it saved my neck.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best used vehicle I have ever bought

I'm an auto mechanic I bought a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.5 liter I have a hundred and fifty thousand miles on it no complaints

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Basically my best friend

I have owned my Pathfinder for about 6 years and some 90k miles. It has seen me through years of delivering out of it as a postal carrier and starting my family. It has been on more camping and fishing trips than I can imagine. It's been on 1000+ mile road trips. It has just been there for me every time. I have only had to replace an alternator besides my standard maintenance items.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Off-roading
  • Does recommend this car
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Most useful car I ever had.

Always had enough space for whatever I needed to get done wheather it was traveling, grocery shopping or moving furniture it got the job done.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable, especially on bad roads during the

This car good for easy movement of a family especially when going with sizeable loads that smaller cars cannot carry. It has enough room for leg movements and other comforts. My challenge is the air flow meter system that functions occasionally. Causes?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I have owned this car since 2001

I have over 312,000 miles on this reliable pathfinder. We bought it new with 7 miles on it and it had been a blessing. Of course you have to keep it maintained but it is well worth it. I a so happy to still have this car for 17 years.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Ok car

This car had a lot of body damage and I don?t want a car to with damage. I?m looking for something different in the near future.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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