Overall length increased by 6. Currently, the strut on the right side is leaking. Once warranty lapsed, I bought an Alpine. General Comments: This car has been nice to own, it drives quietly and is quite comfortable. This also works especially well for towing, as a Pathfinder, if properly equipped, can tow a healthy 5000 pounds. Still competitive in looks even with 2003 models. It's very attractive and, except for the tiny controls on the radio, very user-friendly.
Low-speed response is good, though a Pathfinder cannot beat its domestic rivals—with V8 engines—in all-out acceleration. They blow when you roll over anything. Overall, of course, the new look is much more aero. For 4-wheeling there's a new transfer system that allows shift-on-the-fly into 4-wheel high-range at speeds up to 50 mph. The new front suspension has been designed to maintain off-road ruggedness while improving on-road comfort and control. Cargo space is good, but folding the rear seats requires tilting the cushion, then removing the head restraints so the backrests can lie flat.
I have now replaced them 3 times in the time I've owned it. A new strut-type front suspension replaces its aging wishbone design, and offers longer travel and better rebound control, which keeps the tires in better contact with the pavement. A replacement radio, less susceptible to this problem, is available. The seat-belts have edges that will scratch up your neck. The passenger seatbelt is awkward for most people to buckle up because it is located lower than the seat. New Clutch and Timing at 95,000 miles. The automatic shifts smoothly, and the 5-speed manual transmission has a very positive engagement feel as it goes from gear to gear.
Head room is good all around, if not exceptional, but the rear seat offers barely enough leg room for anyone taller than about 5-foot-10. An revised Pathfinder debuted in spring 2000, as an early 2001 model. Its dashboard, while plain, is quite functional and user-friendly. Case in point: Nissan's new compact sport-ute, the Pathfinder. The new design is strut-type with shocks and springs as integral components. Walkaround In its initial conception, the Pathfinder was designed to be more car-like in looks than Jeep-like. The company's founder Yoshisuke Aikawa was a brilliant leader who set the pace for the company's decades of success in the automobile industry.
Yes Review Date: 10th March, 2003 Faults: Brakes required replacement frequently. This car is eco-friendly, and is designed to improve of the previous model a great deal. I did have a antifreeze hose that leaked, but this was not a big problem. No Review Date: 27th August, 2003 I certainly agree with the first comment. Dealers will replace the fuel filler tube with a new one with an improved coating process. The seats could have come out of the Maxima sedan they are so comfortable and, in leather, very handsome.
Keep the oil changed and repairs should be minimal. Because of its relatively low ride height, getting in and out of the front seats is easy. So, I thought the vehicle would be great for another 60-70-80K at this point - Dead wrong. Got fed up with warranty issues so I promptly put a stainless steel Borla on from cat back. The redesigned suspension gives a firmer, sportier feel, and is very well-balanced, with more than ample grip.
The front brakes are a problem. Model year 1996 Year of manufacture 1996 First year of ownership 1997 Most recent year of ownership 2005 Engine and transmission 3. The vehicle is great when we overlook the bad things and when it's running well. Pinging from engine on occasion. Most still use body-on-frame, an approach with proven credentials for absorbing off-road punishment. The ride is firm, but devoid of harshness over bumps. It tends to slide around in the back.
The new Pathfinder is solid, handsome, has good—though far from class-leading—power, and the ride is among the best in the compact sport-utility segment, which includes such standouts as Toyota's 4Runner and the Jeep Grand Cherokee as well as the best-selling Ford Explorer. The relays would always short. Details on how and what please. This was the first major reworking of the Pathfinder since its debut a decade earlier. Despite the increased dimensions, weight actually dropped by about 200 pounds.
It's stunning on every feature, sleek in its looks, and performs excellently on the road. General Comments: It is a great car, very reliable, but not that confortable for the passengers. We give our Pathfinder very high marks for its everyday ride. Worse yet, toe room is scant under the front seats. The fuel filler tube may rust due to an incomplete coating process. The new engine, on the other hand, develops 196 lb.
And I have 245,000 miles. The dealers are a bunch of cash grabbers. Model year 1996 Year of manufacture 1996 First year of ownership 1998 Most recent year of ownership 2010 Engine and transmission Distance when acquired 24000 miles Most recent distance 120000 miles Previous car Cadillac DeVille Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? If you are in the back and are taller than 5 9, then you will have a tough time enjoying your ride since the floor is higher than the front. Timing belt, water pump were replaced at 53,400. These are just a few of what Nissan has given us, and we still expect more great things to come. The unitbody construction means more room in the engine compartment for easier maintenance, more room in the interior and less weight, which helps fuel economy, performance and handling.