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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  Cheaper than American Crap - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By tooltime - April 7 - 10:00 am

  Forget buying an Explorer,Grand Cherokee, Trailblazer, or Envoy unless you want to be in repair shop once a week. This is a rock solid vehicle. Quality is fantastic. Engine has excellent power. 4WD works perfect. Yes, the rear seat is a LITTLE cramped, but not for anyone 6 feet or under. Gas mileage is average for an SUV. The person who mentioned steering wheel shudder at 60 mph, I had it too. However, my dealer fixed it. Speed balance your tires idiot. Not a regular balance, a speed balance. Its different for a 4WD vehicle, make sure they understand it. Excellent vehicle. Highly recommended.

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  Nice truck...but - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By twodals - March 20 - 2:00 am

  I have had all tires replaced due to a shimmy that couldnt be fixed; 3 oxegyn sensors replaced, cd player stopped working and had to be replaced; drivers seat stopped moving forward and backward, etc. Its too bad Nissan delivers vehicles with all of these annoying little problems, because the vehicle is great in so many other ways (performance, front seats, features). Mine is leased and I will return it to Nissan when the lease expires and go back to Toyota.

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  Happy traveler - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By NortonGuy - February 13 - 9:23 pm

  We have taken the Pathfinder as our preferred vehicle on many long-distance trips (500-2500 miles). It is a very comfortable road car. Only once has it been off-road and that was equally impressive. It was a very fast dash on gravel roads in Death Valley. The only flaw is getting in and out of the vehicle requires you to be small and/or agile. Possibly the best car weve owned over 40 years.

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  Huge disappointment - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Robert - January 18 - 10:00 am

  I bought it with 87,000 miles and did all the due diligence with a weekend test drive, private mechanic checkout and carfax. Vehicle was a 1-owner trade and exceptionally clean. Nothing but a disappointment. Cat converters, O2 sensor issues, mass air flow, tie rod ends and wheel bearings were replaced a year later. CD changer doesnt work, bad o-ring oil seals, overheats in hot weather due to an air pocket in the cooling system the dealer couldnt even clear out, windows move slowly, transmission slips in cold weather. Looks like the exhaust resonator I put on is its 3rd one. Fan amplifier control module burned out. Left side sits a bit low so I suspect a bad strut.

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  nissan pathfinder - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By lilly hoy - December 8 - 10:00 am

  I love the vehicle but I hate pulling up to the pumps these days. The Bose 6 cd stereo is fabulous and it is a true pleasure to drive, my only complaint is the fuel consumption. The tires that come with the vehicle suck big time though, go out and get some new rubber, $2.00 tires on a 36000 vehicle just dont cut it

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  Still great after 5 years - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By SM - October 3 - 3:36 am

  After 5 years of ownership, still pleased. Have only done routine maintenance and changed tires and battery. Only issue being the 5 disc changer no longer working. Use iPod anyway, so non-issue. Performs well. Comfortable ride (well, it is a truck nor a sedan). Plenty of power. Used to drive 30 mile one way trips in Texas summer, now driven in Minnesota below zero winter, dependable either way.

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  last one - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By dont get it - September 25 - 2:00 am

  afte 3 of these babies, its time to move on.......big step down from the 1997 that I had.......the 1997 was bulletproof....yeah it lacked a few ponies, but it was perfect for what the vehicle was intended to do....the extra power has negatively affected its offroad capabilities and the build quality has taken a dive...no wheel shake like others have had, but at 27K this thing feels like its going to fall apart....lousy gas mileage and forced to usepremium to boot........ oh well, they killed a good vehicle

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  Nissan rocks - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By GOVEGETARIAN - September 14 - 10:00 am

  I love my Pathfinder! Ive got over 33k and it still runs like brand new. I tow a boatover 3000 lb and she flies! I have had to repalce my homelink twice- which was annoying.

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  This car saved my life - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By companda - August 29 - 5:03 am

  I got this car from my parents for graduation. Its lovely. Drives like a dream and Ive put this thing in places any other vehicle would have been stuck and its pushed through and gotten out with no problem at all. About two years ago I got hit at roughly 110mph from behind. Needless to say the car that got shoved under mine was destroyed and the police/EMTs stated that if I were in any other car I would have died on impact. The car still drives like a dream and you cant tell anything bad happened to it. Its the most reliable car Id ever heard of. My only complaint? The rising gas prices.

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  Great! - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
  By fred55 - August 26 - 10:00 am

  This is a great car. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a sturdy SUV with great quality.