Overview & Reviews

After a substantial update in the middle of the 1999 model year, the Pathfinder soldiers into the new millennium without change. However, rumor has it that later in 2000 the Pathfinder will get a massive power upgrade.

• Rugged styling, carlike interior, reliability record.

• Weak V6 engine, tight rear seat, high price tag.

User Reviews:

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  Unreliable and Costly - 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Bob Smith - November 19 - 4:16 am

  9 years old, 88,000 miles. In the last 2 years, Ive spent $3500 in repairs such as: muffler system, struts, brakes, tires, ignition key cylinder. Now, it has a radiator fluid leak due to a blown head gasket, Im told. Costly repair. Ive never had that happen, especially at this mileage. I would avoid the Pathfinder

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  1999.5 One of the Few - 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Barbara - August 6 - 12:13 pm

  We bought this new in 1999 and the models ran out, so Nissan created a 1999.5 with a brochure and everything, but it is a 2000 model SE with the 16 inch wheels.Its gold and with the pipe step racks. Never had any serious repairs, i.e. no timing belts, struts, etc. Change the oil every 5000 miles with the filter and purchased new tires only once in 77,000 miles. Great room in the back and seats 5 comfortably. Extremely comfortable inside and not as big overall as the new ones that look and drive like tanks. The mileage is 18 to 20 on the highway, but 16 around town, but regular gas. Its been a great SUV with a Bose system thrown in when we bought it at no charge.

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  Great steady SUV - 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
  By jeff-corease - July 4 - 10:00 am

  My 2000 Nissan Pathfinder is Rock soild. My Pathfinder has 60000 miles already and other than regular scheduled maintenance I have only purchased a battery for this automobile. In fact I brought my wife a 2001 E Class Mercedes and she drives the Pathfinder everyday and not the Benz! She told me the Pathfinder is slow (3.3liter) but she (Pathfinder) feels soild and is dependable.

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  nissan pathfinder LE - 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Rothberg - July 4 - 10:00 am

  Performance acceptable,Handeling excellent,much better than 97 explorer & 94 grand Cherokee. ride is truck like-seats much more comfortable in the explorer.construction is far superior than the other two vehicles. i have 55000 miles & the body is solid & the engine very s

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  Approaching 210,000 miles! - 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Jeff - June 2 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car new in 2000 and have had it ever since. I came close to trading it in several times...Thank God I didnt. Till this day, it runs great, sounds great and looks great. Very minimal scratches, mostly because I dont mind hiking it across the parking lot to get to the store. Other then your basic wear & tear and routine maintenance, Ive had zero problems. Without question, the best vehicle Ive ever owned. The most expensive service I had was an oil leak from a seal that needed to be replaced between the engine and transmission (not sure what its called). That bill came in around $550 mostly because of the labor. Ill keep this car till it dies, its a keeper!

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  Nissan Reliabilty - 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
  By ssjkyle31 - May 24 - 10:00 am

  I was torn between the 2001 model and the 2000 model. Good thing I got the 2000 model which runs on regular octane gas with gas price so high now. I consider myself a typical SUV user. Someone who will probably never take this SUV off the ashpalt pavement except for the dirt & gravel road I took between Nevada and California when there was a major sig alert on I15 and that was fun.

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  2000 Nissan Pathfiner SE 4x4 Fully Loaded - 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
  By ashlyanne - February 25 - 5:35 am

  I bought my Pathfinder for $1,200 last year with a little over 200,000 KMs on it. Since then Ive gotten it a fresh safety, new ball joints, inner and outer CV boots, transmission flush, new control arms, new gas tank and filler neck (last owner never washed the damn thing and my tank rusted out) new battery and other regular upkeeps like oil changes ect. Now all she needs is front end axles and struts and itll be like new. I got over 245,000 KMs on it now and still drives mint. Lots of power when I pass on the highway, great handling. No complaints other then I wish it had another gear!!! Revs high and sucks all my gas if I go over 110km lol. But overall awesome and I love it :)

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  Great second car. Poor Gas mileage - 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Illuminati - October 5 - 10:00 am

  Excellent vehicle. Bad gas mileage, but which SUV isnt. Mechanical quality is superior. Very reliable, easy to maintain. Will last. No problems. Great price for a reliable SUV

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  Practical and Reliable - 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
  By cobblecanyon - August 24 - 11:20 am

  Bought the 00 Pathfinder SE with 35K miles. It currently has 98K and the only major work performed was replacing the AC compressor. That cost about $1050. This little SUV just runs, runs and runs and I am planning to keep it for another 100K miles. Only drawback would be gas mileage but what SUV doesnt use up gas? At 98K miles, I am getting about 15 miles around the city and 19-20 miles on the highway. Overall, this little truck has been so reliable I have no choice but to keep it. Just make sure you do the reg. oil changes and chang the transmission fluid every 35K miles and rotate your tires every 10K. I feel the truck will go another 100K miles.

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  Solid SUV With Superior Reliability - 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
  By bcwalt - June 28 - 10:00 am

  All-around a very good SUV. Good value for superior reliability. Reasonable to maintain.