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2018 Nissan Pathfinder consumer reviews

$31,040–$32,730 MSRP range
side view of 2018 Pathfinder Nissan
(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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Best car I've owned yet.

I love my car. It fits all my needs. Comfortable and reliable. Perfect for when my family is in town and we domt have to rent a car just to go out together. Also ideal for my growing family.

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
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable I had in years

This is my second Pathfinder and I love it, is like to be driving an airplane but with more access than other sophisticated similar suv s. I'm leasing it, but I expect Nissan will keep the excellent work in the next one I'm expecting to lease.

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
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It’s had problems since month one

We’ve had terrible luck with our 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. It had to go to the shop less than a month after we bought it brand new. It has had repairs and recalls more times than any other car I’ve ever owned (and it’s only been a year and a half of ownership at this point). The service shops have been awful. We have had to fight to explain warranty coverage for repairs and recently we were told they won’t cover a repair under warranty. NEVER again would I buy a Nissan. NEVER!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great car, excellent customer service

We had an incredible car shopping experience with AutoFair Nissan, which is saying a lot because I hate car shopping. The Pathfinder is a great car, very smooth ride and lots of room. Our salesman was Raymond Tan, and he was helpful, patient, and very pleasant to work with. He gets a 5 out of 5 star rating from us!

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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I bought a lemon

Had transmission replaced, front radar sensor replaced engine pings badly. Nissan says pinging noise is a normal Operating noise! It sounds like a Diesel engine! Will never buy anything from Nissan again!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Love my Pathfinder SL

Purchased ex-rental CPO with 16,000 miles and I have owned it for 8 months and 8,000 miles. Super value, the best bang for your buck that you can find. It is very comfortable and has quiet ride. I have taken it on one 900 mile trip and it was a joy to drive. Gas mileage is good for such a heavy vehicle. I also love the features like the intelligent cruise control, 360 camera, blind spot monitoring and emergency braking.

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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Best one

This is an awesome vehicle.. good for family trip, everyday drive and mostly..is up high make me feel like I'm on the top of the world and very roomy.

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

I recommend that you test drive the vehicle thoroughly before purchasing. It pings when it shifts down to a low gear when on a hill. The dealership here in vancouver was able to duplicate the pinging with other vehicles on the lot. Nissan has informed me that the 'vehicle is operating as designed'. Shocked that Nissan is taking this stand. Extremely disappointed in Nissan's decision to do nothing. With the transmission replaced after 6000 kms and now this pinging. If I could return the vehicle, I would in a heart beat!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Reliable and Fun to Drive

PF is best bang for the bucks in the market. Very pawerfull, smooth drive. Very stylish with black colour . Feel very safe ob highway and drives like a sports car. buy one with closed eyes.

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
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Base model no bells or whistles.

Great drive but s model has No navigation system. Sound sysrem is 15 years behind the times. Can't even load up pictures to the large display screen. Wasted opportunity. Spend the bit extra and get the next trim level up. This is tio little too late.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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