I have read the complaints and I have to say they are likely just the unfortunate who got one a bad one. The door opens so that you don't scrape your dirty shoes on the door panel. A car with low-range four-wheel drive. Keep us up to date. Even though it received a face lift midway through the 1999 model year, the reason we haven't revisited the Pathfinder since then is because we haven't had a compelling reason to. I have an '02 Pathfinder. The materials feel like high-quality, lots of leather and soft touch surfaces.
Preminum Gas is a killer. The Pathfinder's ride is firm and fun to drive. Getting in and out of the Pathfinder is no stretch, a fact that women, who are expected to buy the vehicle in large numbers, will find agreeable. Engine bore x stroke 3. I like the truck-like boxy exterior but it's not too overdone.
Fortunately, Nissan left alone what we liked best about the unibody or MonoFrame, as Nissan calls it Pathfinder --the independent-strut front suspension and the five-link, rigid-axle rear suspension, with coil springs at all four corners. Overhead are compass and temperature readings. Throttle tip-in is now as abrupt as Angola guards working a holiday. Overheating had to replace radiator , Catalytic converters both needed replaced , Bose in-dash 6 cd changer needed fixed twice. I've recently bought a used 2001 Pathfinder in Toronto with 180k on the clock and was expecting the gas mileage to sit around 14mpg. Would that the Frontier and Xterra enjoyed similar integrity.
Where the entry-level Xterra has personality in spades, its elder sibling looks and feels more generic - despite a mild face-lift in 1999 and an all-new instrument panel this spring, plus a generous assortment of gadgets and power accessories. The only time it has failed on me is when I tried to cross a wide ford in it- the stream was about 4 ft deep in the middle, deep enough that I lost traction on the stream bottom and flooded out. Tires inflated to correct pressure as listed on the driver door jamb sticker? We have partnered with trusted dealers in your area to give you a great price on the new Nissan Pathfinder. The Pathfinder rides very well on the highway and city. No leaks, no noise, no problems. The sturdy sport-utility vehicle has an all-new engine with enough ponies to give it the highest horsepower in its class.
Is there a sequence of things to check in the order of cost? Even at 174k I still get sticker mpg 14 to 15 mpg day to day and nearly 19 on highway. Interior and exterior toughness is some of the best i have seen. All are available with either two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Steering was relatively precise, although I had no opportunity to test on sharp curves or over boulders. The newly powerful 2001 Pathfinder will be featured heavily on the Web because that's where Nissan believes its buyers are. Common to all three versions, the new aluminum block 3. After running 2 tanks of Redline fuel system cleaner there has been a very slight improvement in gas mileage.
With less gas rpms went into normal range but car would not accelerate. The interior space may be a concern for some. Its off-road capabilities have never been meant for more than a dirt road, but otherwise it fulfills one's need to own a large vehicle that boasts four-wheel drive without ever having to engage it, unless you're at the North Pole. It starts every time and never dies. Getting in and out is a breeze. If you're looking for a vehicle for serious off-roading, this isn't it.
It's not the worst gas mileage in the world but you would think a vehicle like this could do better. Overall, very good suv for the money as long as you realize repairs will be necessary unlike a honda or comparable vehicle. The interior has held up really well and the leather seats are in pristine condition. That's no longer an issue. What may be a course of action is have a qualified shop expereinced in performance troubleshooting work with it.
Fuel economy city 17 mpg Interior cargo width max. How old are the plugs? Do you have any maintenance history on this truck? Did I just name three Toyotas? The styling is sleek and I think still looks cool even though it is 14 years old now. The dashboard clock has stopped working. Its shortcoming was the engine --a weak-willed 3. A later ride in the earlier 2000 model with the smaller, noisier engine brought home the advantages of the new V-6.
I would start by running a 20oz bottle of Chevron Techron fuel system cleaner in a full tank of gas preferably making only shorter city trips, not burning through the entire tank in one go like you would on a lengthy highway trip , then changing the fuel filter. The drivers seat has some wear and tear from so many years of use but is perfect compared to some other cars' leather I've seen. Okay, throw in rugged, too, but Nissan isn't taking any chances with a design that has stayed basically the same and popular for the past two years. Replaced the fuel filter today so will see what happens on the next tank. From there I convert to both Canadian mpg's, and American mpg's. I have already spent crazy amounts of money repairing it. Thanks for the info so far.
If I have something on the passenger seat, I don't have to lean or extend my reach like in a bigger truck or suv. I'd also suggest skimming through as it contains a wealth of information relevant to maintenance of your Pathfinder. Still, the drive route was enough of an experience to realize that this 2001 model provides calm comfort, and power when you need it. Controls are at your fingertips both on the dash and on the steering wheel, and a new center console and armrest is wide enough for the beefiest elbow. It has handled it all just fine. If they had had replaced the unit or at least offered a new one at a good price I would have been Nissan owner for life. I've recently bought a used 2001 Pathfinder in Toronto with 180k on the clock and was expecting the gas mileage to sit around 14mpg.