2013 Nissan Pathfinder consumer reviews

We test drove the 2013 Traverse and the Durango and almost bought one of the two until we drove the pathfinder. I was set on the Traverse and my wife wanted the Durango. Well the Pathfinder won us both over. Very comfortable ride and looks great. We never even considered this vehicle since the old version was not something we though looked very good. So Nissan really did a great job redesigning the new 2013 Pathfinder. Rides so smooth and had all the safety features we were looking for and then some and has plenty of room for the family and friends. Great buy... .

"Nissan hit the family vehicle mark with the redesigned Pathfinder. We had the following constraints when searching for a new vehicle to replace our 1997 Volvo 850 Wagon: 1) Vehicle Safety, 2) Fit a family of six comfortably, 3) Get good gas mileage, 4) Not be a minivan. We looked at ALL of the mid-sized three-row CUVs on the market. Because the 2013 Pathfinder is a new model we used the recently completed Infinity JX35 crash test results for safety (the cars are very similar in design and are made on the same assembly line in TN). Many models (including most of the premium brands) were knocked-off the list because the third-row did not fit a 6? person without their head hitting the roof. The vehicles that made it through the third-row room filter were the GM (Traverse, Acadia, Enclave family of vehicles), the Toyota Highlander (borderline, headroom in 3rd row), the Honda Pilot, and the Nissan Pathfinder. Of these vehicles the Pathfinder provided the best gas mileage. I believe the key to the high mileage is the CVT. We have the SV model with 4WD and have averaged over 26 mpg on the highway (traveling at 70 mph) and average ~24 mpg driving around our rural town. The car is the quietest car I have ever driven, is extremely comfortable on the road, and has a very solid feel. I have not noticed any of the transmission issues that others have reported. The interior is well designed and practical. Rearview visibility is poor, but the rearview camera alleviates this concern, you do need to keep the camera lens clean in wet or snowy weather (we have driven the vehicle in both.) I would strongly recommend giving this car a hard look if you need a practical 6+ passenger family vehicle with good comfort and mileage. We are looking forward to many years in this vehicle and hope that our initial extremely favorable impression of this car continues."

I owned a Pathfinder back in 2002 and loved it. It was certainly more of a stiff, truck oriented ride - but was very well build and appointed - and filled with great features that made you feel comfortable and safe. I feel like Nissan lost their way over the last few years with the Pathfinder - making them more boxy, bigger and less attractive....to the point that I was seriously considering a Murano for this latest purchase. Enter the newly designed Pathfinder for 2013 - and my desire for a Murano went away quickly. This new Pathfinder is an amazing vehicle, built on a rock solid platform that is as safe as any SUV on the road - and filled with luxury features usually left for much more expensive vehicles and brands. My Pathfinder SV - comes with heated leather seats from and back - memory seats in front, satellite radio, backup camera and sonar, easy to access 3rd row seating, and curtain air bags all the way back. The 4 wheel drive is amazing, even during this god awful winter we are having in Boston - and it never so much as slips, never mind skids or loses traction. My family is safe and secure all the way home. As with every Nissan the fit and finish is first class - with gorgeous paint, great stereo and entertainment features (flawless Ipod integration), and hands free bluetooth control of multiple smart phones that make driving this thing a joy from beginning to end. Some of complained about having to stomp on the gas when you are jumping on the highway - and you do have to give it some juice to get up to speed. But once you find that level of pressure, the engine leaps forward and is as fast and powerful as you could ever want. Add to that the 26 MPG and the ability to pull 5000 lbs and you have a truck that dollar for dollar, blows away the competition. Great great car that I am totally in love with. Way to go Nissan.

I would recommend this car in a heartbeat. I was in the market for a midsized SUV and struggled to find a vehicle with the "full package." This is definitely it!

Was looking at a Q7 and just couldn't believe the options that were not available for 2013 Q7s cars. The Pathfinder was cheaper, had more options available, and had better gas mileage. Ended up buying the Platinum Premium. So far it's been a great car and was a great price.

When researching buying a new car, we found that doing your homework really matters here. After test driving and going through extensive specs and different trim levels we found the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder 4X4 with the Platinum trim level to be the overwhelming choice. Nissan has really done their homework when redesigning the Pathfinder. It seams that everything has been adressed from comfort, convenience and performance. This is by far the best all around SUV I have ever owned. I loved the one I bought for my wife so much that 1 month later I bought myself one. If you have heavy hauling to do this is not the vehicle for you, but you can tow up to 5000 lbs. and the interior space is enormous. Also being able to seat up to seven is great and even the back seats, although a little cramped, are fairly comfortable and will accomodate small children with ease while allowing 3 adults in the 2nd row. 2nd row also has seat warmers and the front has heated and cooled seats, 3 settings for each, and even a heated steering wheel. The surround camera is amazing, for those of you that don't think you need it you will find that it is great even if it's just to keep from scraping your wheels on the curb. Needless to say that my wife and I are extremely happy with our Pathfinders but realize that we both gave up premium vehicles to be able to enjoy our rides to work each day and have lots of fun and travel opportunities reguadless of the weather, all while getting the great fuel milage this vehicle offers. I hope this helps with your decision making. Garry

I just bought my truck one month ago and I am pleased with its performance. I love all the bells and whistle it came with especially the backup camera and I pod USB. I also love the smoth ride the CVT provides. Over all I am please with this PF.

My wife and I have decided to purchase the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum Premium, silver exterior with Black interior. It offers luxurious accommodations without paying Luxury maintenance and insurance fees. After test driving practically all SUV's ranging from Toyota Highlander to Lexus RX350...I would compare this vehicle to the Infiniti JX. Two things Infiniti JX offers over Nissan Pathfinder: "Driver Assistance Package" and more horse power. At the end of the day Nissan makes Infiniti. The Pathfinder Platinum Premium includes: Navigation, dual headrest monitors (for the kids), full vehicle camera coverage, panoramic moon roof, third row seating, automatic tailgate opening/closing, remote engine start, push button start, heated front & rear leather seats, etc. Need I say more? You can literally enter, operate and walk away from your vehicle without taking the keys out of your pocket. We love our new SUV and the redesigned body style!!! Please test drive all vehicles within your budget and investigate insurance cost prior to making your final decision. Keep your options open. At first I did not want to test drive a Nissan and realized my friend has a Nissan GT-R. I now receive almost as many compliments as my friend everywhere I roll :)

I've been looking for a suv that had a higher tow rating than the usual 3500#. With highway mileage that exceeds everything else, the Pathfinder clicked those two important boxes. I got a Platinum, which loaded the vehicle up with options, yet the pricetag was still way below the sister infiniti jx. I must admit, i hoped for something less "mommy-mobile" looking. While the lines are certainly fresh, they seem more minivan than Pathfinder. I guess Nissan found that more buyers want finesse than brute strength, in function and appearance. The SUV has adequate power, nothing exhilarating, and I am waiting for more miles to accrue before I comment on mileage. handling is a bit odd, steering that large vehicle by its front-drive wheels takes a bit of getting used to. So far the CVTrans has worked well. The ride is nice, on highway, as well as on the pothole ridden streets of N.E. PA. Inside, leather seats feel a bit stiff, perhaps more seat time will soften the leather. The Bose stereo does an excellent job of filling the cabin with clear sound, while canceling out road noises. I just tested the i-4x4 this week. We traversed snow packed roads with no problems. I have yet to tow anything, but cant wait to see how the CVT holds up. I'm expecting alot from this, the first BRAND NEW vehicle I have ever purchased. I hope to update this review, once I log more miles.

We've only had this car for three weeks, but so far we LOVE this car! It's soooo comfy and beautiful! The ride is smooth, the sound system is wonderful! We are getting about 21.5 mpg average with city and highway driving. I had an Altima coupe before this and got 25 mpg, so I didn't lose too much by going bigger. We just took a trip to San Diego with 5 adults and was plenty roomy for all with luggage .