Overview & Reviews

This year the SE Comfort Package adds a six-disc CD changer, and leather seating is optional on Off-Road and SE trims. Satellite radio is now available.

• Powerful V6 engine, above-average off-road ability, well-laid-out interior, flexible seating design, ample storage space throughout.

• Tight rear-seat quarters for adults, on-road handling not as refined as competitors, too much hard plastic inside, inconsistent fit and finish.

User Reviews:

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  loved it when it worked - 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Anonymous - November 19 - 2:00 am

  bought a used 06 SE from carmax with a 60 warranty(thankfully) engine wise and looks wise a great SUV but had a few problems with it that were dangerous IMO. Rear diff had to be replaced and luckily under warranty at 49k miles! two different occasions the car would out of nowhere not steer more than 10 degrees to the left and deemed dangerous IMO. replaced under warranty both times and this might have been a lemon cause how soft it was driven. The steering issue the first time was the rack and pinion and the second time was the steering column IMO it was the steering column the whole time. Overall great looks and feel in driving when it steered properly! Great engine and powerful for a re

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  Least reliable vehicle Ive ever owned - 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Tony - November 5 - 8:16 am

  My wife and I have owned 12 vehicles in the last 7 years; this truck has been in the shop more times in the last year than all the others combined. Items replaced: fuel gauge, all belts, window regulator, and as of today, fuel pump. We will not buy another Nissan product. Also, if you have 2 car seats, one being rear facing, forget about being comfortable if your over 56". We will be selling this vehicle soon.

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  DISSAPOINTED - 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
  By MAPA - May 13 - 5:50 am

  I have this suv for only 2 weeks, but Im all ready dissapointed. the outside is great, but the interior is to narrow, as a passenger I dont have enough space to put my purse beside my feet, if I do i feel crumpy. If somebody sits behind me I have to move my seat forward, and then I am uncomfortable; in order for my back passenger to be comfortable. When I get in I have to be careful not to hit my head. I plan to exchange my pathfinder as soon as I can.

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  06 Pathfinder - 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
  By miles - March 26 - 4:50 am

  This car has done everything for us, hauling a boat to moving the kids to college and over the road trips to daily driving. The only drawback is the passenger fold flat seat is very uncomfortable for the wife. The lack of lumbar support and the tilted forward headrest a a pain in the neck. Otherwise, it has been a dream to own and very, very dependable and capable. I will buy another if they make the seating more comfortable. The paint and exterior finish is first rate and looks new today. The dealer service at Hall in Va. Beach is 1st class and I would buy another based on the dealership.

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  Exceptional vehicle! - 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Doug M - March 6 - 4:53 am

  Love my Pathfinder! Very comfortable and has been extremely dependable. Absolutely no service/dependability issues except for a broken latch on the center storage bin (which I accidentally broke). Covered under warranty. Looks terrific and great performance. Second row seating is adequate but would be tight for taller/larger people. Third row is good only for kids, but thats a given. Only disappointment has been mileage - about 15 mpg combined - and relatively small gas tank. But would still strongly recommend to anyone and would buy again without hesitation!

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  Beware of gas tank problem! - 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
  By John - February 25 - 2:20 pm

  Vehicle was fine until approx. 5000 miles, when it developed an awful squeak/creak from under vehicle. After second trip to dealer, I was told that there was a service fix which was a replacement fuel pump. After fix, squeak/creak was worse. Four more trips to Barrys and I was finally told that there were other customers with same problem, but there is no fix for it. Engineering was aware of problem. Meantime I am stuck with a $ 28,000 squeak/creak box. Beware!!!

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  Great SUV for the buck - 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
  By New pathfinder owner - January 25 - 5:26 pm

  Just recently purchased a low mileage, used 2006 Pathfinder SE. Pretty base setup but has the sunroof and Bose Premium sound system in it. On the road it handles pretty well. V6 has a lot of punch to it and suspension makes the ride pretty smooth. Fuel economy is as expected in this SUV so no surprise there however, its not as bad as some other ones with V8s. Havent taken this off-road yet however I think it would perform pretty well regardless.

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  4 Stars to 2 Stars - 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
  By kartdad805 - December 16 - 11:52 pm

  After 2 years of owning my 2006 Pathfinder, I had nothing but good things to say. After 4-5 years of owing...it is another story. After the reliability of my parents Datsun/Nissan products, I figured I would see 250,000 trouble free miles. In the last 12 months, I have spent over $5K replacing two cat converters, u-joints, shocks, ECU relay. Today, check engine light is on again! I am afraid of the ticking time bomb of the transmission I read about. Carlos Goshen may have "saved" Nissan...but as with many short-term thinking cost cuttiing "businessmen", it is at the sacrifice of Nissans reputation of quality products. This will likely be the last Nissan product I ever buy! RIP Nissan

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  Good SUV, Bad dealer Service - 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
  By america964 - December 4 - 3:36 am

  The car is great. I have the fully loaded XE model with the navigation. Navigation was easy to use and better than other one that I used before like Lexus. The third row seat are great if I need to squeeze the little ones back there. SUV towed cars and boats with ease. Had problems getting issues fixed. For example, my heated seat work intermittently. The dealership turned it on and of course it worked. I had to make a scene with the service rep. and service manager to have their tech look at it. Same thing happened when my heater didnt work.

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  a womans view - 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
  By rhonda - September 9 - 10:26 pm

  i like the pathfinder but it is not good on gas and the defrost unit is not that great