Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"Besides brake issue which has been repaired through a recall this vehicle handles very well in all road conditions."
DAVID S., TN (2013 Nissan Pathfinder)"The vehicle bucks at slow speeds like a manual tranny in a gear to high from a stop. Adding throttle makes it stop."
Anonymous, CA (2013 Nissan Pathfinder)"Acceleration is adequate but handling is poor. Braking distance seems especially lengthy."
L D., WV (2013 Nissan Pathfinder)"Have really enjoyed driving this car. It's fast off the go when needed in both 2 wheel & all wheel drive. Traction is accurate and braking in total is highly effective. A great drive. Only problem is cabin noise."
B B., AB (2013 Nissan Pathfinder)"has excellent pickup and handles well"
Gene W., TX (2013 Nissan Pathfinder)"Engine is fine and the ride is very nice with the New Pirelli tires. Original tires were xxxxx and lasted 18,500 miles. Hate the front-wheel drive. Especially when turning while accelerating."
Timothy H., FL (2013 Nissan Pathfinder)"See prior note about noise and ride which also applies to handling."
J D., MA (2013 Nissan Pathfinder)"Acceleration is strong, but handling is poor. Hood vibrates at interstate speed. Traction is poor in snow even with AWD."
Anonymous, VA (2013 Nissan Pathfinder)"This vehicle is very smooth, handles like a dream, and accelerates nicely. The only problem that we seem to have is that we catch ourselves going above the speed limit if we do not use the cruise control because it does not feel like we are going that speed."
Anonymous, OK (2013 Nissan Pathfinder)"Great acceleration and handling"
Dave M., IL (2013 Nissan Pathfinder)"The new CVT transmission took several adjustments to operate with a feeling of acceleration. The car drove as if it had a rubber-band drive. Acceleration onto highways was tedious and dangerous. Engine would rev high, but no acceleration. It finally took a conversation with Nissan to get them to communicate with dealer on how to fix issue. Car now shifts securely and drives as if it still had the multiple speed automatic."
Becky P., TX (2013 Nissan Pathfinder)"The steering is vague and the vehicle wanders easily. You cannot relax your concentration."
Anonymous, ON (2013 Nissan Pathfinder)"poor acceleration, especially off the line. Too much body lean on turns."
Anonymous, NH (2013 Nissan Pathfinder)"Acceleration. Great pick up. Handles well"
Anonymous, NJ (2013 Nissan Pathfinder)
"We are impressed with the CVT transmission. It does very good at optimizing power and economy!"
Anonymous, IL (2013 Nissan Pathfinder)