Overview & Reviews

Changes to the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder include storage pockets added at all doors, a new exterior color and an available Bose sound system.

• Fresh shape, wonderful interior, good reliability.

• Steep price, engine could be stronger.

User Reviews:

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  My first SUV - 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Twash - September 4 - 10:00 am

  So far this car has been a great vehicle to own. Small exhust leak, had to replace a pipe coming from engine. $125.00 It seems to be the part of the exhust thatis not stainless steel of rust proof.Great trucf for the winter, FWD is reliable. I did notice that my front bumper (Medal) has begun to rust. I would purchase another.

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  wonderful vehicle - 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
  By greg leblanc - April 24 - 8:30 am

  i love this vehicle very much. it is very dependable and nice. it is extremely capable off road as well. i have to pull my friends out the mud all the time.

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  Great SUV - 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Jimba - April 14 - 2:00 am

  This has been a great SUV for us. No problems whatsoever.

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  Loved it-buying a new one - 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Michael from AR - July 26 - 7:06 pm

  I loved my Pathfinder and when I sold it a few months ago it was still going strong with over 168,000 miles on it. It went through ditches and it handled great in snow/ice covered roads last winter even though it was only a two wheel drive. It even pulled a 1 ton Dodge truck. Im going to buy a new one here in a few weeks. I would recommend the Pathfinder. It was a great truck!

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  READ THIS!! - 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
  By arob0505 - July 16 - 5:15 am

  My father bought a 1997 Pathfinder LE loaded off the showroom in 1997. He was a traveling sales rep and he sold me the car in 2004 with 265k. I drove it until it had 310k and gave it to my little brother in law for his 16th birthday present. He drove it for another year and a half and traded it in on a new Scion. I absolutely loved how smooth the tranny shifted, how quiet the engine was and how roomy the interior was. I loved it so much that I am buying another 1997 SE in 2 days! I think it is one of the best and most underrated SUVs ever made. It eats the snow and dirt and never dies. GET ONE!!

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  great suv - 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
  By bk - April 2 - 10:53 pm

  I have owned 3 pathfinders along the way. First was a 1996 se, then went to a 2001 with the 3.5l and now I am back in a 1997. They all have been absolutely great vehicles! Never left me stranded anywhere, go through snow up to the bumpers, repairs are rare and they hold their value. The only complaint I had was going from my 1996 with 150,000 miles to the 2001 with 80,000 miles, I expected the same fuel mileage and was disappointed. A year later and I was back in the 1997 and regained some of the fuel mileage back again. This is a cant miss suv. Why pay thousands more for a 4 runner?

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  Still the one - 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
  By hmp49 - January 16 - 11:33 am

  Mileage, handling, braking, transmission, better than when it was new. Engine is smooth as silk. Changing oil every 3,000 miles, transmission every 30,000, serviced only at dealer. Using Michelin Mud and Snow tires with Nitrogen really brought up the MPG, get an honest 19 mph on the highway.

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  My path - 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
  By chasrkim - December 7 - 10:00 am

  Excellent vehicle in all respects

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  Tough Canadian SUV - 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Rob Dunne - October 20 - 11:33 pm

  With 191,000 km I have found my pathfinder to be one of the best used vehicles I have ever owned. I like everything about it except it could use more power. This was resolved in 2001. I love all the power options and the bose stereo is the bomb! I am getting my mechanic buddy to change the timing belt and all the fluids for longer life. I dont foresee any problems.

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  Love my Pathfinder - 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Arons Mommy - June 13 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car new and have never had any problems with it. I did put bigger tires on it and it really helped make the ride better (it wobbled a little with the factory tires). It has never been in the shop and all I have done is change the oil in it. It still has the original brakes, although they are about to be changed, and I just had to replace the stereo system because the CD player finally gave up and I blew the speakers !!