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2006 Nissan Pathfinder consumer reviews

$25,400–$27,400 MSRP range
side view of 2006 Pathfinder Nissan
(43 reviews)
83% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.3
Explore the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Comfortable and practical

Vehicle came fully equipped with leather seating, moon roof, video player, heated front seats, six disc cd changer, third row seating,Bose sound system and navigation.

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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Comfortable and practical vehicle

This has been a wonderful vehicle for year round performance in all weather conditions and, relatively, inexpensive to maintain.

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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Very smooth Transaction!

loved the way these guys do business. Went over to look at a few vehicles, most of which were stored inside. Got all the info I requested for the vehicle I was interested in. My purchase process was very smooth, no hidden fees, like most dealers. Car was very clean and well kept, they offer 3month warranty at no extra charge for peace of mind. Would recommend this dealer to a friend!

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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MY WIFE'S DREAM VEHICLE WITH 3RD ROW SEATING

WE LOOKED ONLINE FOR 4 MONTHS TO FIND THE RIGHT VEHICLE FOR OUR GRAND KIDS TO RIDE IN. IT HAD TO HAVE 4WD, 3RD ROW SEATING, BOSE SYSTEM, LOW MILES, AND MOST OF ALL GOOD LOOKING. WE CHOOSE THE WHITE 2006 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE WITH DARK GREY INTERIOR . FINALLY FOUND AND PURCHASED IT ON DEC. 5TH. 2012 AT BEXLEY MORTORS IN COLUMBUS. OHIO. WE LOVE THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER. THANKS CARS.COM FOR HELPING US FIND OUR DREAM VEHICLE. MR & MRS RON

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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SUPER NICE SERVICE

IF YOU LOOKING TO BUY A VEHICLE, YOU MUST GO TO SOUTHBAYMOTORS,THIS GAYS ARE UNIC'S,THEY GET ME 2.99% INTREST RATE!! PLEASE CALL MIKE OR TONY FOR MORE INFO ,IT WILL BE A NICE EXPERIENCE!!

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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in LOVE

My Pathfinder is a perfect fit for myself and two pre-teen girls. Whether on the way to softball practice or on vacation, it is great. My only minor complaint is that there is nowhere to put my purse up front. The console takes up all the space between the seats, so it has to go in the floor.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Look out for fluid leaking in to transmission.

2006 Pathfinders have transmission and radiator problems causing thousands of dollars of repairs if not covered under warranty.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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bulletproof

this is the best vehicle I have ever owned. Super reliable, and very attractive, even after 6 years. Pull a boat, load with kids, or daily driver for commuting It does it all, and very low maintenance!

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 New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Watch out your radiator and tranny will fail

Model years 2005 to 2010 your tranny and radiator is going to fail. Mark my words all of this will start to happen between 75k to 100k. The coolant lines are going to rupture and burn out your tranny. It starts with a weird vibration between 40 MPH to 60 MPH, then it starts to shifts weird, then you start hearing inside the truck your radiator bubble or like a faucet is running so you complain about it to your dealer they will tell you don't worry you just need a coolant change, a tranny fluid change, may be tires, brakes or something else to buy. This gives the dealer time for your warranty to expire and then your Nissan dealer will say oh we figured it out your radiator lines ruptured into your transmission and you need to replace both of them and the bill is $5000 to $7000. Please Please don't buy these trucks and if you own them trade them in now before you get stuck with a bill like I did!!!! Nissan knows all about these issue and many more that plague the pathfinder and the rest of there truck line. Nissan please do the right thing and issue a recall for these issues an all others.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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LOVED IT SO MUCH I BOUGHT OUT MY LEASE

WHAT CAN I SAY I LOVE THIS TRUCK. I LEASED THIS PATHFINDER S AND ENDED UP BUYING OUT MY LEASE. I HAVE A HEAVY FOOT AND THIS TRUCK DOESNT DISAPPOINT. I HAVE NO WORRIES ABOUT PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC OR ONTO THE HIGHWAY THE TRUCK HAS A LOT OF GET UP AND GO. THE PATHFINDER HAS A LOT OF CARGO ROOM WITH ALL THE SEATS DOWN I HAVE HAD TWO DIFFRENT FULL SIZE COUCHES IN THE BACK OF THIS (I HAD TO SECURE THE HATCH BECAUSE THEY HUNG OUT THE BACK A LITTLE BIT) BUT HOW MANY SUVS CAN SAY THEY DID THAT? I MUST SAY THOUGH I AM SHORT AND FIT GREAT IN THE SEATS BUT MY BOYFRIEND AND FATHER BOTH 6 FEET TALL DO HAVE A HARD TIME FITTING COMFORTABLY. THE 3RD ROW SEATING IS REALLY ONLY GOOD FOR KIDS BUT I HAVE HAD 7 ADULTS IN THE PATHFINDER AND ITS NOT VERY COMFORTABLE FOR EVERYONE. I HAVE TOWED A VERY LARGE AND HEAVY INCLOSED CONSTRUCTION TRAILER WITH THIS ALSO AND IT DID OK. IF YOU LIKE LOUD MUSIC TGE STOCK BASE RADIO DOES PRETTY WELL. I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING WITH THIS FROM OFF ROAD TRAILS TO ICE FISHING, I EVEN PULLED MY PLOW GUY WITH A ONE TON GMC WITH A SANDER OUT OF THE DITCH!!! ITS NOW DECEMBER 2010 AND IT HAS 69,000 MILES ON IT AND ITS STILL GOING STRONG -

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