Nissan Pathfinder Change Vehicle

"Acceleration is adequate but handling is poor. Braking distance seems especially lengthy."

"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."

"has excellent pickup and handles well"

"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."

"See prior note about noise and ride which also applies to handling."

"Acceleration is strong, but handling is poor. Hood vibrates at interstate speed. Traction is poor in snow even with AWD."

"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."

"Great acceleration and handling"

"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."

"The steering is vague and the vehicle wanders easily. You cannot relax your concentration."

"poor acceleration, especially off the line. Too much body lean on turns."

"Acceleration. Great pick up. Handles well"

"The ride is very comfortable and usually smooth, even for people with motion sickness. AC system works very well. Seats are very comfortable"

"Middle row seat sliding function was critical for using with 3 small children and attendant car seats."

"There is an intermittent short in my power seats and power mirrors. Some times they work and some times they don't. The dealer's mechanics can not find the problem."

"The seats are very comfortable and I especially like the sliding function that makes it easier to get in and out of the car."

"The seats are not as comfortable as I would expect for a vehicle of this caliber. On long drives they leave a lot to be desired. The ride is too bouncy on rough roads. Stiffer suspension or adjustable suspension would be a be a big benefit."

"the seats and ride are very good and the ventilated front seats are nice in Arizona."

"Our Pathfinder has 39K miles, but the seats are VERY uncomfortable on long drives. The padding has broken down already. We now have purchased foam pads to remediate."

"Rear two rows of seats are very uncomfortable for adults"

"The ride is nice seats are comfortable and overall noise at speed is acceptable. Climate controls work well and a/c and heat work well"

"It would be better if there was less outside noise getting inside."

"Car can not cool on very hot day. Car does not heat interior enough on very cold day. Windows prone to freezing, does not go up after being opened in freezing weather. Has to drive with windows open in freezing weather!"

"This vehicle is a very comfortable ride for long or short trips."

"Regarding the Ride: With the original tire the vehicle handled and road quite well but when I replaced all 4 tires with Michelins at about 27,000 there was very noticeable improvement in both handling, ride and road noise."

"This is one of the most comfortable vehicles I have ever been in. The seats are comfortable! Very quiet ride. The multi area temperature controls is wonderful. The heated and cooled seats are great in the heat of the summer and the cold of the winter."

"The seats are very comfortable, especially when we go on long drives for vacation. The ride is comfortable and stable with steering predictable. Noise is very apparent from the second row doors. There does not seem to be as much insulation in the doors as the front. One can tell when opening/closing the second row door that the construction is lighter. Switching from the original Continental tires to Michelin has dropped some of the road noise from this area."

"Lack of driver leg and knee room. Road noise is quite pronounced. Ride is satisfactory."

"Vehicle rides and handles well. Climate control system works well, but there is too much wind noise at highway speeds."

"Most comfortable vehicle I have ever driven. I have never gotten sore even after 8+ hour rides. Very quiet ride also."

"Super comfortable, with a huge windshield. Feels like I am at home on my couch, watching a movie. Very quiet for an SUV."

"Great climate control and heated/cooled perforated leather seats."

"Seat comfort is very good with very good lumbar support and side support"

"Comfortable seats, lats of room inside vehicle"

"It is a very comfortable highway vehicle and very quiet."

"Very comfortable vehicle. Seats are supportive but not too firm, ride is compliant without jarring over potholes, very smooth ride overall."

"For a moderately priced (4 wheel drive) suv it handles and accelerates well."

"I paid more for this new car than my first house and my house was worth a lot more when I sold it 2 years later whereas after 5 years this car is now worth only 1/3 of the purchase price even though it looks and runs like new"

"Overall this one of the best vehicles out there in all of the areas. That is why I bought this second Pathfinder. My last one lasted 13 years with hardly any problems and was still going when I traded it in."

"Decent purchase value however, resale value is super low compared to other vehicles in same class. Will not buy another one and lose money."

"Leather interior and available 4 wheel drive make this vehicle a bargain."

"Had a lot of electrical issues that got repaired, but I had an extended warranty that Nissan said did not cover some of the electrical problems. After much discussion, they covered them. Had door handles break. Gas mileage is very good, especially on the highway."

"Price. Excellent sales rep"

"Worst automobile purchase I have ever made. Laundry list of problems since the day we bought this car. Spent over $40k on a brand new car and will never buy another Nissan product again. Major problems with this car across the board. Have a file that is several inches thick showing all the service issues over the past four years. Poorly built car with lackluster acceleration. Major engine and transmission problems. Horrible experience!"

"I was looking for a mid-size SUV that can seat 5 comfortably and 7 in a pinch, can tow 5000 lbs., that gets decent gas mileage, all for the best price. The Pathfinder met these criteria. I looked at the Highlander, Hyundai, Explorer. I didn't consider GM vehicles because I don't like GM. I sometimes regret getting the S trim level instead of upgrading to a higher level to get a backup camera, a roof rack, and integrated Bluetooth audio. But we have worked around not having those features."