Overview & Reviews

A long overdue 250-horsepower V6 engine debuts for 2001, making Pathfinder the most powerful SUV in its class. An interior freshening and more standard goodies, as well as snazzy options like an in-dash navigation system and an entertainment system for rear-seat occupants, are new for 2001. Also added to the LE's options list this fall is the handy All-mode automatic 4WD system from the Infiniti QX4.

• Powerful V6 engine, car-like interior, good reliability record, rear entertainment system option, available Infiniti All-Mode 4WD on LE models.

• Tight rear seat, high price tag, cheap interior bits.

User Reviews:

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  2001 Pathfinder Satisfactory. - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By IN Pathfinder Owner - April 24 - 10:33 pm

  This is my third Pathfinder. The first - a 1996 was very nice, but alittle plain in interior aspects for the purchase price. The next, a 2000 was better in that aspect; but after a traffic accident which totaled it, a 2001 Pathfinder was bought to replace it. Except for the weak bumper system, the SUV, in my opinion, is more elegant than most others & handles pretty well in most weather; need to watch for ice etc. since the SUV is larger, I find that it wants to slide more easily. Gas mileage needs to be worked with; about 15 miles per gallon highway. Interior noise can be high - something that I would think would be better in a vehicle like this; wind & tire/road noise especially.

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  Nice SUV in the segment - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By alexeyd - April 19 - 2:00 am

  I bought my PF 01 in June 2000 and put 62K+ miles on it. I had one problem with the Heating/AC fan that was fixed by dealer. The CD changer stopped working recently, probably due hot climate in Arizona. The car is a perfect midsize SUV. I have driven it offroad and deep snow (Colorado). I put many highway miles on it too.

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  primus - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By primus - March 8 - 2:00 am

  excellent vehicle with great handling and love that four by four when needed.

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  01 SE - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Robert - February 9 - 12:56 pm

  great ownership experience highly recommend, the 3.5 V6 is incredible for reliability and power.

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  Excellent Car - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By lcplorbinati - December 21 - 5:34 pm

  I have had this vehicle for 5 years and since over 102,000 and after owning this one I would buy a Nissan again. No problems up to about 136k but I take responsibility for the major problems that could of been prevented with good preventative maintenance. The car has 141,800+ miles and has been through CA and driven from CA to NM and to few destinations in NM. I trust this vehicle to roll with me anywhere and I will even drive my family around in it. It also survived several big accidents with minimal cost and big damage. One big problem is the stock cd changer, no problem swapping out for aftermarket radio

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  two yrs- many more!! - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Yabba61 - November 11 - 10:00 am

  Excellent vehicle; fun to drive; handles in snow and rain very well (not as good as my ol Bronco tho) Classy interior with awesome stereo and features. Very reliable with nothing but oil-changes and gas so far. It probably will need tires before it hits 40K (stock tires were cheap.) service dept is excellent and quick (usually).

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  Love, love, love, my Pathfinder! - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By JG-Alabama - October 19 - 2:00 am

  When I bought my Pathfinder, I felt on top of the world. It felt like a luxury car, but still gave me the height and capacity of an SUV. I dont use it for any heavyduty work, but I have been so glad to have it when moving furniture, kids, and friends around. Its fun to have friends get in and say, "Wow, this is really nice!" Not to mention, the leather seats are beautiful. I only have 2 complaints: the turn radius is pretty big--its tought to make u- turns, and the rear door is really heavy! Otherwise, its perfect.

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  pathfinder - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By lov-n-it - August 23 - 2:00 am

  25000 miles and NO PROBLEMS. This vehicle is very versitile. Easy to park, fun to drive, merging is breeze, 240hp. would have got the LE but at 63" i did not have enough headroom.

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  The Iron SUV - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By FlipFlop - August 10 - 8:03 pm

  I bought this vehicle with 15k miles on it and currently have 257k miles logged. Other than the usual wear and tear that all cars through this one has performed fantastically well. Mileage is 17 mpg city/hwy/4wd it doesnt matter. It is comfortable to drive and has plenty of get up and go for freeway driving and great stability when off road. The majority of my driving is highway and this vehicle will cruise at 75-80 and never miss a beat.

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  Original owner - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By primus2000 - June 12 - 2:00 am

  have owned this vehicle since december 2000 super performance and no problems