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2016 Nissan Pathfinder consumer reviews

$29,830–$31,520 MSRP range
side view of 2016 Pathfinder Nissan
(52 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.6
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Enjoyable car

Bought new in CT to retire to FL, seats 7, towing pkg, 4 wd. Hit byone car from side, rear ended by another and hit road debris at 70 mph. All repairs done by Nissan and still like new. Poor mpg around town but decent on cruise control. We keep our cars well past 100k (250k on WRX), so we will likely keep it for many years.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder sl beautiful car if you

This car is an excellent car it has everything you could want in a car. Now the price of this vehicle is ridiculously high considering the actual trade in value as soon as you purchase the vehicle is only between 9 and 11 thousand so if you don’t plan on keeping it until it dies I wouldn’t recommend it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Better Insulation for Nissan Vehicles.

The only suggestion I have is that it does not give a quiet ride. I cannot drive and listen to the radio. I can't hear anything on the radio. so I turn it off. This is the fourth Nissan that I have owned, and the fact that Nissan's vehicles do not give a quiet ride is applicable to the other ones I have owned. I did not know the difference until I rode in my cousin's Cadillac Escalade

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

Hard to get in and out of. Bought used low mileage. First the cooling fans went bad at about 40,000 miles now the driver seat moves back and forth. From what I can understand the frame on the driver seat is a problem, with no recall issued. Not a recommended car to purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Only owned for a short time. So far so good

Vehicle is good on gas, engine is responsive and plenty powerful for the car. Interior amenities are nice. We have the third row seat which is nice for warring siblings!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I’ve owned.

This car is exactly what I was needing for my family. Not only commute, but for family vacation, and off road. Absolutely love the way it looks, and prices.

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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Beautiful SUV

Sleek SUV generous space all the bells/whistles. Great bang for the buck! Will refer to family and friends who are looking to purchase a new or used vehicle

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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So far its great, just a minor fan issue

This car is so comfortable it's almost unbelievable. I have three kids and two dogs, and our first camping trip was a big hit--thanks in no small part to the amount of room provided by this vehicle. It also drives really well, no complaints. A loud fan noise started soon after I bought it, but the dealership is fixing it. I heard from a technician that this is a typical problem for these vehicles, so do check on that if you're buying used. Otherwise, I love the way this vehicle drives, the outside is decent looking, at the least, and the interior is well laid out, functional, and really roomy. My adult-sized kid even fits comfortably in the third row. It might not work for a large man, but anyone else would be just fine, thanks to the adjustable back portion of both the second and third row seats.

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

For a suv it rides smoth and is great on gas it's great to be able to pull a trailer with it also and with the 3rd row seating plenty of room for everyone

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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Excellent Family Vehicle for the Money

I have driven the 2017 Pathfinder for 2 weeks. I test drove pretty much every 3 row crossover of this size. The Pathfinder was actually at the bottom of my list. But once I compaired it to the others, I found it the most comfortable, with the best second and thrid row and more than ample power! While is wasn't sporty, its has a attractive design and the interior is excellent! Nobody touched the Pathfinder for ease of access to the rear seat. Weaknesses? It's bluetooth system isn't perfect, needs Android auto, and the S model I got is a bit spartan, especially with the newer safety features. Plenty of airbags, but could use more accident avoidance stuff. The higher trim SL and SV models have these features though. Advantages? As I've said, nobody touched the interior for comfort and usability! The powertrain is top notch! Overall, it just checked off all the boxes for me. Great vehicle!

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