2018 Nissan Pathfinder

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Key specs

Base trim shown

SUV: Body style
23: Combined MPG
7: Seating capacity
198.5” x 69.5”: Dimensions
Front-wheel drive: Drivetrain

View all 2018 Nissan Pathfinder specs .

Overview

(86 reviews)

The good:

Powerful V-6 engine
Responsive CVT
Second-row comfort
Third-row access and headroom
Enhanced visibility with available 360-degree camera system

The bad:

Loud drivetrain
Firm, unrefined ride
Dated interior design
Overly complex multimedia interface
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto not offered

S
$31,040
SV
$33,730
SL
$37,750
Platinum
$42,570

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Automatic emergency braking now standard
Newly standard rear-seat reminder
6,000-pound maximum towing capacity
Seats seven in three rows
Front- or all-wheel drive
Foot-activated power liftgate available

Consumer reviews

(86 reviews)

87% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.6
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.6

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Most recent consumer reviews

Too many problems with this car

November 9, 2023

By Cheikh from Pittsburgh

Owns this car

I just bought a 2018 Nissan pathfinder and I am not comfortable driving it because since I got it I have problems after problem after problem it ain’t even been like two months yet so I am not going to recommend anybody to buy this car..

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 1.0
Interior 2.0
Performance 1.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 1.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Transporting family
Does not recommend this car

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I like this car

February 7, 2023

By pat from Davie Florida

Owns this car

dependable and comfortable for the whole family and the dogs; Great value for the money and easy to drive. Decent gas mileage for this size vehicle.

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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Stay away

August 20, 2022

By Midi from Castle rock Colorado

Used to own this car

This car is wack I have driven up mountains and because oxygen sensor got clogged it just turned off in snow storm. Transfer box broke transmission went out. The lights constantly turn on. The tires go flat constantly. Worst cat I’ve ever had. I bought it for the third row but it’s not reliable. Terrible terrible car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 1.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Transporting family
Does not recommend this car

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NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings (scores out of 5)

Based on the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder base trim.

Combined side rating front seat: 5
Combined side rating rear seat: 5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver: 4
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger: 5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating: 4
Overall rating: 5
Overall side crash rating: 5
Risk of rollover: 17.4%
Rollover rating: 4
Side barrier rating: 5
Side barrier rating driver: 5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5

New car program benefits

Bumper-to-bumper: 36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion: 60 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain: 60 months/60,000 miles
Roadside assistance: 36 months/36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Maximum 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.)
Powertrain: 6 months/6,000 miles from date of sale
Dealer certification required: 84-point inspection
Roadside assistance: Yes