2002 Nissan Pathfinder Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.54/5 Average
154 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

The 2002 Nissan Pathfinder receives only minor refinements. These include a new front grille, steering wheel and a revised audio system with new faceplate and faster functioning in-dash six-disc CD changer. The SE trim, now the base Pathfinder since the XE has been dropped, features a new titanium-accented step rail and roof rack with integrated air dam, body-color bumpers and fender flares, new 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and new seat cloth. Not to be outdone, the luxurious LE has 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels as standard equipment this year.

Pros:
  • Powerful V6 engine, car-like interior, solid reliability record, rear entertainment system option, available Infiniti All-Mode 4WD on LE models.
Cons:
  • Tight rear accommodations, high price tag, hard-to-fold rear seats.

User Reviews:

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  • Great car - 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
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    Rides great. 240 horsepower really does the job!!! Pay up for the sunroof and leather packages. best misize SUV on the raod...

  • great 2nd car..Love it! - 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
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    I bought my 2002 Pathfinder on a whim 2 years ago when I had my Mercedes in for service. Other than the questionable gas mileage, the car is perfect. Very reliable, comfortable and plenty of power for my needs. I loved the way it looked and the amenities are awesome for car of its age. I only paid $9k for it with 72k miles and it was and is in excellent condition. Although we will keep primary cars which get better mileage, I plan to keep the Pathfinder in my fleet for as long as it will have me. So far, so good.

  • Pathfinders great except for fuel cost - 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
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    The Pathfinder is sporty yet classy. It has quick acceleration, is easy to manuever, has great visability, comfort, style, reliability, is not too big, yet can carry a lot of cargo, and is fun to drive. Two cons only: I only get 17 miles per gallon in the city, and the CD player, which has been replaced once by Nissan, is very finicky. Other than that....it is an AWESOME vehicle.

  • the best Pathfinder ever - 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
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    What can I say, the best Pathfinder ever made by Nissan, shift-

  • what a blast! - 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
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    Bought a superblack se 4wd w/options: s94, l92, f95 & go5. Paid $210 over CR wholesale price, $1200 under invoice. Took the $1k cash back. Test-drove the envoy, trailblazer, 4 runner, montero... Envoy – nice if you like driving a couch, trailblazer – piece of @#*!. the rest were nice. If you want performance buy a pathfinder. Torque – you got it! Pounces off the line. DOHC v-6 can definitely get it out of its own way. Engine braking – great. Rides nice (it’s a suv, its going to lean a little bit in a turn, buy a porsche if you want handling). im 65" 280 and i fit nice. do yourself a favor and test drive them all and make your choice. i did and picked the pathfinder - what a blast!

  • 2002 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4 Auto - 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
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    Excellent all-around performer with a very potent engine. First-class reliability. It could use improvement in fuel efficiency.

  • Simply the Best - 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
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    THE PATHFINDER IS ONE SMOOTH RIDING SUV THAT IS FUN TO DRIVE IN ALL WEATHER RAIN SLEET SNOW OR SHINE !!

  • good car! - 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
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    Exellent SUV choice. Good power, nice, if dated ergonomics, pure exterior design, nice leather. Very quiet interior at highway speeds. Everything about this rig instills quality, solid feel. My only complaint is the numb, no feel steering - my wifes 2001Mazda Tribute, although not nearly as refined-feeling as the Pathfinder, is much more fun to drive. That car has also excellent power (200 hp), which it uses well since the Mazda is substantially lighter. I think they are equal off the line, seat-of- the-pants assesment. Anyway, the Pathfinder is roomier than Toyota 4-Runner and probably the best value for the $$$. Go try one, you will like it.

  • Pathfinder Fan - 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
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    Only 1000 miles on it so far. Excellent SUV. Very sporty and smooth.

  • Pathy or Pilot? - 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
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    For new SUV buyers, you probably are thinking Honda Pilot coming out in 06/02. Well, I do love Honda (I have a civic), but I think Pathy will be my choice even I seldom go-off road. Pathy has better balance of everything for a SUV comparing to Pilot. I dont have any problems for 37,000 miles now. Great SUV for its below 30K price. Im a faculty member in mechanical engineering.

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