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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  1998 Pathfinder 4x4 - 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
  By buckeyes3108 - July 22 - 4:19 pm

  This is a good truck if its taken care of. Previous owner lied about what he said he did to it, like regularly changing the oil. Took it to get fluids flushed a week after I got it and my mechanic said that was some dirty oil. I bought it with 175k miles on it for $2000 and Ive put $3000 into it. New tires, brakes all around, new front axle, bearings repacked all the way around, rear shocks, alternator, battery and a few other maintenance repairs. Still needs front struts and catalytic converter. Has an oil leak. No rust. Other than that, I really love the truck. Took it 4-wheeling today in the snow. Fun. Giving the truck to my nephew when he turns 16. Hope he gets a lot of use out of it.

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  Best SUV on Market - 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
  By A. Ray Smith - June 17 - 10:00 am

  I 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 am

  I 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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  Workhorse - 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Mr. G. - July 6 - 2:59 am

  I bought my Pathfinder 10 years ago with about 70K miles. This SUV is a workhorse! I have abused this vehicle by towing more than that what youre supposed to. I love its 4WD capability. They dont make cars like this one anymore folks. My only complaint would be the poor gas mileage, but I guess you cant have it all.

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  Its a great SUV - 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
  By shahabc - July 6 - 2:00 am

  I have loved this truck. It drives like a car.

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  A sofa with four wheel drive - 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
  By mr-ed - March 17 - 2:00 am

  Ive driven this Pathfinder for two months and am really impressed with the interior quality and features. Bose sound is outstanding, leather is still almost like new, ride comfort is great and handling is very good for a big car. Its as comfortable and almost as quiet as driving a sofa down the road.

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  Nissan Never Again - 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
  By robertk - February 14 - 5:53 pm

  Recently bought this 1998 Pathfinderw ith only 59,000 miles. I drove it only 3,500 miles over a nine month period and the transmission died. I would have had better luck with a Chevy or Ford! The driver seat is small and uncomfortable. The gas milage is terrible, but I knew that buying it. The back seats fold down setup is poor. The rear window leaks and the front windows dont close tight enough to stop the howl at higher speeds. I used the ratings and comments on this site to make the choice to buy this SUV. I really dont like this truck and now I feel like I made a bad choice.

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  I love my pathfinder - 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
  By halbbd01 - December 12 - 10:00 am

  Ive only had it about a month now, but im extremely pleased with my purchase. The ride is great. No rattles, no squeaks. Seats are comfortable. It handles well. The interior is sharp. Ill probably come back and rate it again in a year or so. I wanted a nice looking and reliable SUV. I narrowed it down to the 4runner and the pathfinder. The pathfinder was about 3k less with very similar features so thats why i went with nissan. From looking around and doing the research, I do think the 4runners are better quality... but the pathfinder still smokes any ford, chevy, gmc, etc in reliability.

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  My first car :-) - 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
  By nikitos - November 18 - 10:00 am

  I 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 pm

  I 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