Faults:

Having the same problem as many of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder owners are having - The inter-cooler cracked mixing antifreeze into the transmission.

This is a $6700 repair: $5000 for transmission and $1700 for new radiator, flushing, and fluids.

General Comments:

Loved this vehicle before this happened - Now just frustrated. Thought this design flaw would have been fixed with the 2005's. If you have a 2005-2007 Pathfinder, I would recommend getting a by-pass or other preventive measure before this happens to you.

Faults:

We have had very minor issues with the Pathfinder. They are detailed below:

1. Dipping side mirror on passenger side failed - replaced under warranty

2. Rear passenger door handle snapped - replaced under warranty

3. Rear passenger rubber strip to stop water going in door broke - replaced under warranty

4. Passenger side door handle key hole capping broke - replaced under warranty

5. Squeaking suspension (front) - repaired under warranty - they couldn't tell us the cause but doesn't squeak anymore! :)

General Comments:

This is an amazing car. We have the 7 seater Elegance with all the options, leather, 3 zone climate etc.

We were looking for a large 7 seat SUV for over 6 months and the Pathfinder is the only one which satisfies all the criteria for us.

We live in a remote farming area and needed a "real" 4wd which could handle bad roads and fields if needed. Very few alternatives for this need. We also have 3 small children and wanted the flexibility to carry other passengers too. The seats in the boot are excellent compared with other SUVs in the same class.

We opted for the automatic and have been very happy. We understood from the start that performance and fuel economy would suffer, but after 6 months we are very happy with the decision. I did try a new manual 3 months ago, but prefer the auto still.

From the other reviews around the internet and on this forum too, I would highly recommend the Pathfinder if you need it.

Faults:

Nothing - it's new.

General Comments:

It is as big as a Hampstead bedsit, weighs almost as much as three Lotus Elises, and struggles to get past a ton ten, but I freakin' LOVE this Pathfinder!

It is sumptuously comfortable, build quality seems peerless, stereo is fantastic, acres and acres of practical space, loads of toys and 27 mpg overall so far.

It doesn't matter slightly that it doesn't handle, or that rear visibility is so hopeless they had to fit a camera and a telly screen.

It's a riot to tack this thing around, and to surge along on 300 lb ft of torque from 1800 revs. It's the anti-Lotus, and all the better for it.

Incredible go-anywhere family servant, that thumbs its nose at more prestigious European badges, that are far worse 4x4's than this.

General Comments:

This is a great buy for a large size SUV. I compared this with the 4Runner, and others, but this is by far the best looking, has more interior room and is very smooth to drive.

It's very high up in stance; when you are sitting in it, most other SUVs feel smaller when you pull up beside them.

I found some underground parking places too low in clearance for it, but if you need an all round SUV for winter and summer, loads of room in the back to haul stuff and very reliable, this is the choice.

I got four grand off sticker for it, from incentives, and it's the best price for the class.