2015
Nissan Pathfinder

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  • 2WD 4dr S *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $29,510
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2WD 4dr S
    Starts at
    $29,780
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr S *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $31,200
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr S
    Starts at
    $31,470
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2WD 4dr SV *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $32,810
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2WD 4dr SV
    Starts at
    $33,140
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr SV *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $34,500
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr SV
    Starts at
    $34,830
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2WD 4dr SL
    Starts at
    $36,210
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
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    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr SL
    Starts at
    $37,900
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2WD 4dr Platinum
    Starts at
    $41,560
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr Platinum
    Starts at
    $43,250
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Seats seven
FWD or 4WD
260-hp V-6
5,000-pound towing capacity
Hybrid version

The good & the bad

The good

Low curb weight
Fuel economy
Second row can tip forward with installed child seat
Easy-Fill Tire Alert makes adding air to tires simple

The bad

Loss of tough body-on-frame platform
Less power than with old V-8
Less towing capability
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Expert 2015 Nissan Pathfinder review

our expert's take
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Vehicle Overview

In 2013 the Nissan Pathfinder adopted a unibody platform to get better gas mileage and driving refinement. It is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 and is offered in four trim levels: S, SV, SL and Platinum. Competitors include the Ford Explorer, Dodge Durango and Chevrolet Traverse. There is a hybrid version, covered separately in the Cars.com Research section.
New for 2015
The SL Tech Package, SL Premium Package and New Family Entertainment Package all receive updates. The SL trim receives blind spot warning rear cross traffic alert and a 120-volt outlet. The Platinum has those features as well as a dual panorama moonroof. The S trim does not have any significant changes.

Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights

  • 18-inch aluminum wheels; 20-inch wheels available
  • Chrome grille
  • Rear spoiler
  • Easy-Fill Tire Alert system alerts driver when correct air pressure is achieved
  • Available fog lights
  • Available dual-panel moonroof
  • Available remote start
  • Available power liftgate

Interior Highlights

  • Seats up to seven in three rows
  • 60/40-split second row
  • Push-button start
  • Tri-zone automatic air conditioning
  • Cruise control
  • Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
  • Six-CD stereo with MP3 jack; Bose premium stereo available
  • Cloth upholstery; leather available
  • Available 120-volt power outlet
  • Available auto-dimming rearview mirror and heated side rearview mirrors
  • Available heated and cooled front seats
  • Available heated steering wheel
  • Available Bluetooth connectivity with streaming audio
  • Available backseat entertainment system with two 7-inch head-restraint screens
  • Available navigation system

Under the Hood

  • 260-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine
  • Front-wheel drive, available four-wheel drive
  • Continuously variable automatic transmission
  • 5,000-pound towing capacity when properly equipped

Safety Features

  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
  • Available blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert
  • Hill descent control (four-wheel drive models)
  • Available Around View Monitor
  • Side-impact airbags for the front seats
  • Three-row side curtain airbags
  • Available rear parking sensors
  • Available backup camera

 

2015 Nissan Pathfinder review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

In 2013 the Nissan Pathfinder adopted a unibody platform to get better gas mileage and driving refinement. It is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 and is offered in four trim levels: S, SV, SL and Platinum. Competitors include the Ford Explorer, Dodge Durango and Chevrolet Traverse. There is a hybrid version, covered separately in the Cars.com Research section.
New for 2015
The SL Tech Package, SL Premium Package and New Family Entertainment Package all receive updates. The SL trim receives blind spot warning rear cross traffic alert and a 120-volt outlet. The Platinum has those features as well as a dual panorama moonroof. The S trim does not have any significant changes.

Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights

  • 18-inch aluminum wheels; 20-inch wheels available
  • Chrome grille
  • Rear spoiler
  • Easy-Fill Tire Alert system alerts driver when correct air pressure is achieved
  • Available fog lights
  • Available dual-panel moonroof
  • Available remote start
  • Available power liftgate

Interior Highlights

  • Seats up to seven in three rows
  • 60/40-split second row
  • Push-button start
  • Tri-zone automatic air conditioning
  • Cruise control
  • Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
  • Six-CD stereo with MP3 jack; Bose premium stereo available
  • Cloth upholstery; leather available
  • Available 120-volt power outlet
  • Available auto-dimming rearview mirror and heated side rearview mirrors
  • Available heated and cooled front seats
  • Available heated steering wheel
  • Available Bluetooth connectivity with streaming audio
  • Available backseat entertainment system with two 7-inch head-restraint screens
  • Available navigation system

Under the Hood

  • 260-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine
  • Front-wheel drive, available four-wheel drive
  • Continuously variable automatic transmission
  • 5,000-pound towing capacity when properly equipped

Safety Features

  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
  • Available blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert
  • Hill descent control (four-wheel drive models)
  • Available Around View Monitor
  • Side-impact airbags for the front seats
  • Three-row side curtain airbags
  • Available rear parking sensors
  • Available backup camera

 

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Safety review

Based on the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
17.4%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
17.4%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Nissan and non-Nissan vehicles less than 10 years old and less than 100,000 miles. (Nissan vehicles less than 6 years from original new car in-service date must have more than 60,000 to qualify for Certified Select.)
Dealer certification
84-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

84% of drivers recommend this car
4.4 / 5
Based on 115 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.3
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.3

Most recent

  • By Rebecca from Baltimore , MD
    Owns this car
    April 12, 2025

    Arlington Auto Group made car buying a breeze.

    Arlington Auto Group made car buying a breeze. Sam was incredibly helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. The process was smooth from start to finish, and the location was super convenient. Highly recommend working with Sam!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Christopher Garmon from Mobile, AL
    Owns this car
    October 25, 2024

    I recently purchased a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder SL at Matt

    I recently purchased a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder SL at Matt Bowers on the Eastern Shore. I'm very pleased with the purchase of my car with the salesman Ronnie he was so very helpful and professional with me the entire time. I will definitely make sure that I pass his name and dealership of Matt Bowers to friends and family members. This a very good dealership even the service apartment. This is what it is all about the comfort of a piece of mind!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By George from Romeoville Illinois
    Owns this car
    September 8, 2022

    Pathfinder thanks

    I love this car it is all I could ask for room for fishing poles without breaking them down very roomy and comfortable that’s all
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Ajay Tyagi from Downingtown,PA
    Owns this car
    March 7, 2022

    Not bad at all in its segment.

    I’m driving this car from 2015. It’s been seven years and I did not have any single major issues other than normal maintenance of break pads and tires. Little concern of handling on curves and high speed above 85MPH. Overall its good.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Savannah from Laurel, MS
    Owns this car
    February 25, 2021

    Awesome car! Great gas mileage!

    Very reliable vehicle! Great gas mileage! Interior is leather and I have dogs so makes for an easy cleanup! Just all around a great car with amazing features!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Storm1 from Abingdon Maryland
    Owns this car
    February 22, 2021

    Comfortable luxury at an affordable price

    This truck is perfect for my family. From taking long trips to short commutes it fits all of our needs. The 3rd row is great for taking kids places and even taking several adults. The get up and go is perfect for getting onto the highway.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By PaulE from Cincinnati, OH
    Owns this car
    February 12, 2021

    Loving a 6-year old car that’s new to me

    This vehicle is my first personal daily driver in several years (I had company cars before, which were always base models). I found an SL that feels over the top with luxury to me. I’m loving the 4-wheel drive in the snow, and the confidence on the road in wet and dry conditions. It goes where you point it! Very comfortable, even on a long commute of 2-hours during a recent snow storm.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By red head from houston
    Owns this car
    February 6, 2021

    cheepest car I have purchased

    does not hold up after warranty runs out. last until the warranty mileage only. transmission fails on you. trim outside cheep and does not stay on
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By phil from Manhattan, KS
    Owns this car
    November 16, 2020

    JUNK!!!!

    80,000 miles and the transmission is out, and oh sorry you’re 20,000 miles over the warranty. Bought it new hoping for a good reliable vehicle from a company that was “supposed” to be very up front and supportive. Not the case. CVT transmissions are junk.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Mike the Pathfinder from Wendell, NC
    Owns this car
    November 3, 2020

    So Far So Great!

    I can’t say enough about how awesome this SUV is. I absolutely love it. It rides so nice, has luxurious features, I feel like I’m in Buckinham palace on wheels. It has been reliable so far. I wish the gas mileage was a little better but is good for the size of vehicle. Everyday I can’t wait for work to end so I can drive it home. Love it!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Lucy from SAN ANTONIO
    Owns this car
    August 31, 2020

    So disappointed

    The CVT transmission went out and I'm still making payments!! Im so upset no one till now can help because warranty is over. Any friends or family that mention purchasing from Nissan i tell them not to
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By buckley from nixa MO
    Owns this car
    July 15, 2020

    very good car

    plenty of room for people and gear. very smooth ride, just a nice car all wheel drive works well in bad weather. have not had any problems and have 35,000 miles on it.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder?

The 2015 Nissan Pathfinder is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Platinum (2 styles)
  • S (4 styles)
  • SL (2 styles)
  • SV (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder?

The 2015 Nissan Pathfinder offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder?

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Is the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?

The 2015 Nissan Pathfinder has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2015 Nissan Pathfinder owners.

Is the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. 84.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.4 / 5
Based on 115 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.3
  • Value: 4.3
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.3

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