2002 Nissan Pathfinder consumer reviews

This is my first SUV and first Nissan. I've owned Jeep, Pontiac, Honda, Buick and Dodge and after this I will never buy anything but Nissan again. I bought this used about 2 years ago. It had 90k miles on it and I have since put 30k on. It still runs beautifully. I beat up my cars and this has taken a beating as well, but there are very few issues for a 9 year old vehicle. It still has the get up and go I need and the engine is great. The few issues I have had are the keyless entry sometimes won't respond, the windows are rolling up slow, fan belt needs changed and there is a tiny leak in the exhaust causing a small putt putt noise. Quoted at $600 to fix, but otherwise doesn't affect performance, just makes a little extra noise. This is only a 2WD but I have taken it out in the desert of AZ, the rocks of Sedona, which although not the smartest idea for a 2WD, the truck stood up to the test. Now I live in WA and it handles really well on these wet roads. The only con I didn't list, which my list is minimal for a year old vehicle, is the gas mileage. It's not the best, but I know Nissan improved this on newer models. Overall, I am very impressed with Nissan and the durability of their vehicles. I am looking at the Armada next and anything else they put out. I am sure that with another 40 years ahead of me to buy vehicles, Nissan will be it, until I can afford that Ferrari of course.

Pros: Performance, size, reliability, engine, drivetrain. Cons: Brakes (rotors can only be cut once), stereo (CD player broke), Exhaust - never seemed to be lined up right Just a great all around vehicle. Have 161,000 now and should have no issues getting to 200,000.

I bought this truck used a few years ago and it still drives as smoothly and quietly as ever. Performance is great and I have all the power I need when passing slower cars. I have not had any major repairs other than tires, oil changes and a belt since I have owned it. Gas mileage is OK at about 18 in town and 21 on the highway. I use premium gas which isn't as bad as it sounds considering the difference between regular and premium is less than 10%. I use this truck for fishing, golf and other out door activities. It has never let me down. I hope it last forever, its really like a good friend to me

this was the first new car in our family and by far the most reliable vechicle i have ever incoun tered, other than changig oil and tires(cause i drive alot andafgressively) never had any trouble with this suv and i mean no trouble its all-round treat to drive reliable powerful best in class handling in all types of weather

great auto just love it . Great ride Great in snow good on gas, looking to buy a 2007 for the wife. We hava a nissian with 242000 miles and still going strong.

So reliable - it's our 3rd Pathfinder. I get about 20 mpg overall (regular). At over 83k miles the breaks are still orginal - not the tires, though. Most of my driving is Arizona city freeway off peak hours (commute 34 miles each way). I figure this is ok for a 4X4 suv. We like the size of the Pathfinder - smaller and more easily handled than the larger SUVs. I've owned and driven scores of vehicles including the large SUVs and pickups. We are not large people - some of my large friends do feel cramped in the Pathfinder, but say the seats are comfortable for them. If you do a lot of off-road camping, the Pathfinder does well on all but the really difficult paths - we pull a Coleman tent pop-up trailer, and the 4x4 really shines climbing slick hills - hearing one wheel slip while others dig in is a confidence builder. Our next vehicle for camping will probably be a 4x4 pickup, because I really miss not having one. I like the Titan, but it's too big - maybe the Frontier 4-door. Grandparents must often cart more than pills and Depends. Wish the Frontier had more ba__s. Don't like? Small stuff - wish the towing package had the large round trailer electrical connector. A couple of power points that do NOT turn off with the ignition would allow my Palm Pilot to charge when parked. Guess I could scab one in. Don't like to mess with what works, though. Running board design shouldn't get flimsy on the end. Can we cut a few hundred pounds off the weight? Lost my "love" for cars, except the unusual. The Pathfinder comes close, though - it's more like a really good friend. amen.

As others indicated, Nissan had a new and more powerful engine on its 2002 version Pathfinder. It is powerful with solid handling, the style is much better than the 2005 and 2006 version, which is kind of boxy. The audio system is good but could be better if a few more speakers are added. Very reliable, you just keep changing oils and tires, there is nothing else for you to worry about.