Overview & Reviews
The only changes to the 1998 Pathfinder include chrome bumpers for the XE model, the addition of air conditioning to XE and SE standard equipment lists and additions to the XE Sport Package equipment.
- Fresh shape, wonderful interior, good reliability.
- Steep price, engine could be stronger.
User Reviews:
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Pathfinder - Excellent!! - 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
By Pathfinder Owner - February 16 - 2:00 amYou cant go wrong with this SUV. It is both reliable and fun to drive!!
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Excellent reliability, great in snow - 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
By dhdriver - November 3 - 8:26 amBought this car used at 85k, now its at 126k and I have had only 1 single problem with it (sway link). Literally have only changed the oil, driven it in snow for a year in Boston, then moved back to CA and gone to Tahoe several times, it handles great with the 4wd. Only wish is for better mileage (16-19 mpg), but of course its an suv, and its the most dependable car Ive owned, so cant complain too much.
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Best SUV on Market - 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
By A. Ray Smith - June 17 - 10:00 amI bought my Pathfinder to take on summer vacation. Great performance on and off road. Very comfortable. Read ride on the SUV market. My wife has a disability, but the ride in this SUV is as good as a cars, with the room and versatility of an SUV.
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I like this SUV - 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
By Frank Gu - June 11 - 10:00 amI would like to give an overal rating from 9 to 10. I liked vehicles performance, reliability and design. Never had any big problem in my four years ownership(I leased). I would definately consider buy a new one in the future.
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Its a great SUV - 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
By shahabc - July 6 - 2:00 amI have loved this truck. It drives like a car.
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My first car :-) - 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
By nikitos - November 18 - 10:00 amI love this car. Very comfortable. Didnt had any major problems. Had to replace AC compressor (car was from Texas). Just replaced all struts/shocks/tires and much more miles per gallon. I put on it 60000 miles in 3 years (103000 odo reading now). Regularly changing oils. Timeing belt at 90000 (i suggest earlier!! My friends Izusu Trooper engine died because of timing belt). It is a great car! Good lookin. Did a little off roading and digs itself out of snow easily. Holds the road at 90mph like a car (max 110mph, a little scarry).
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The finder of paths aka the pathfinder - 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
By Kevin - November 16 - 6:08 pmI bought a 98 pathfinder used in 2008 for $5000, I think to date it has been the absolute best, most reliable car I have ever purchased. only major issue it had in the 4 years I owned it (it got hit and totaled) was a failed distributor at nearly 175k miles and that was a 10 minute fix. it gets horrible mpg by todays standards but back then it was on par with the suvs of the day. so dont expect great mpg but consistent mpg I averaged either 14 or 15mpg a tank depending on the amount of freeway driving I did. When I bought the suv it still had the factory installed battery from 1998 in it, 10 years old! when it needed a replacement 6 months after purchase I took it out and saw the date code 6/98 and my truck was built 7/98(late 98 model) and this was in early 2009! it got 10.6 years out of the factory battery which is not necessarily saying anything either way about my truck just surprised me. no corrosion nothing terminals came off easy and clean and went back on the new one easy. lets call its engine a tank engine it wont get you there fast but IT WILL GET YOU THERE EVERY SINGLE TIME and this is true except that distributor failure I had it cranked first time every time and ran like a champ never broke down and never needed anything outside of routine upkeep like fluid changes and tires. the drivers seat did get a rip at the outer bolster seam but some needle and thread fixed that and a seat cover prevented new rips. (this seems to be common even on newer Nissan suvs, just like the foam is too plumped out and the fabric rubs and wears out eventually (had same thing happen on a 2000 xterra and I can see it happening on my current 2011 xterra) so seat covers are a must to keep the seat seams nice and wear free, plus it protects from stains. but outside of those minor things this truck is great, especially nowadays as a first car if you want your kid in something safe, reliable, easy to fix and cheap to fix a 98 pathfinder is a winner, yeah their fuel bill might be high but they make up for it in reliability. When mine got hit and totaled a lady ran a stop sign and hit the rear quarter panel of my suv she was in another suv and went all the way up the side at 35mph it was drivable so I drove home and due to its age and mileage the insurance company totaled it, and since I did not want to deal with selling a "salvage title" car later I let them instead of fixing it as they said to fix it, it would then be salvaged but after 4 years and 50k miles of ownership I only put maybe $1500 in repairs and basic upkeep like oil changes(all it ever really needed) and the insurance company valued it at $5200 4 years and 50k miles later then when I bought it for $200 less! these are great trucks and great picks for anyone looking for a reliable suv on a budget
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Very happy with my SUV - 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
By france01 - August 6 - 10:00 amI have been very happy with this vehicle. I have always wanted one and I have not been disappointed. I will probably buy another because my wife and I fight over who is going to drive it. The computer and manifold gaskets have had to be replaced, all under warranty, also Im feeling a slight grind in the front wheels.
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Enjoyed this car immensely - 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
By trspot22 - August 17 - 10:00 amI have had a great time owning this vehicle. It has been extremely reliable and hate to part with it but have out grown it family/space wise. I would recommend to my friends.
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would do it again - 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
By trick1us - January 26 - 2:00 amI have enjoyed this vehicle and it came in handy with the snow and Ice we have had up here in the north east it is quiet and is well designed for the driver not a single problem since I havd had it
