1992 Nissan Pathfinder SE review from North America
"Piece of total crap and an exercise in frustration to own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starting with the brakes that were replaced at 10,000 mile intervals...
Then the transmisson at 70 k that started overheating a lot!!! But for no apparent reason....
Manifold gasket replaced at 70k, and are leaking again!
Adjustable suspension?? What a joke... rides like a freaking lawnmower.
Dash lights, gauges went totally dead...
A/C control lights... dead... but for no apparent reason...
Frame where the receiver hitch mounts... bent due to lack of supports, don't believe that it is rated for 3500lbs to tow... a 900lb. personal watercraft bent the receiver under about 5 inches when I came to a quick, but controlled stop.
The idler arm/center link... 2 replacements on that one... too bad I can't say that I broke it off road, but I can't afford to put this piece of crap in 4 wheel drive because something always breaks.
General comments?
I am a college student who bought this when I graduated from high school. I can't afford to ditch this truck until I graduate in May of 2001. A new vehicle is first on my list of new purchases. I have prayed for the last 4 years that someone would hit me. This Pathfinder looks great, but I would never buy another Nissan product again. This is just a 4 wheel drive Maxima and is a total joke. Don't buy a Pathfinder, save up for a 4Runner or buy a full size SUV.
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| 1992 - Pathfinder SE 4x4 3.0 V6 Unremarkable SUV |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 117000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Landcruiser |
| Date of Entry | 2nd January, 2001 |