r/nissanpathfinder

Looking to buy used

Looking to move into a Pathfinder from Subaru Crosstrek. Looking at a 2023 or a 2024. We have 1 kid right now in a rear facing car seat and possibly looking to have another kid in the future. I know I want captain seats for sure. If you have this as a family vehicle.. how does it work for you? Do you like it? Also is there anything I should be looking for when looking at these used? More so Nissan specific thing.

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u/Salty-Break-7541 — 23 hours ago

Grinding at start up

Anyone experience something similar to this? 25’ Pathfinder RC. Occurred on cold start when the vehicles been in the heat for awhile.

u/GavinLordofDance — 2 days ago

5 for $55 Nissan Deal

Hi Fam. I purchased my first Nissan and saw this promo on the Nissan’s website. Does anyone know the fine print or is it exactly as it says…Purchase 5 oil changes up front for approximately $55 each?? Thanks in advance!

u/Sea-Hovercraft-1901 — 4 days ago
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The switch user pop up

so, just got my new 2026 platinum pathfinder and i can not see any settings that will stop this “switch user” pop up window chime. its loud and annoying. i know i can not stop this window from coming up but i wish there was no sound.

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u/Helpful-Peanut1244 — 4 days ago

Cat back exhaust swap going downhill with gusto

Purchased the BRExhaust 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder 4.0L Direct-Fit Exhaust System Kit 106-0066.

My OEM one with two mufflers was shot out. Just wanted to do a quick swap over the weekend and I’m getting my butt kicked.

Was ready for tight bolts on the cat flange but this was otherworldly for me.

Used my torch and PB Blaster back and forth trying to shock it etc, used my air scaler to break the scale away and shock the stud, wire wheeled it to be safe, and nothing was working.

Finally had to cut them but even then I could t get the stud out of the cat flange. Took an even closer look, and I could be wrong, but I think they were welded in to the flange with a stud gun or something.

Decided to just drill them out since the kit has bolt through hardware.

Got most of one but the others I’m making almost no progress. Tomorrow I go get new drill bits and trudge the road.

But now I look at the new pipe/flange compared to the cat outlet, and they’re almost 3/4” different in their ID.

Am I just dropping the ball on doing my part, is something not right, or is this standard for these 3rd party kits and it’s nothing to worry about?

u/TheHandOfZeus_19 — 4 days ago

2026 Platinum - Dog optimization

Just joined the family and want to take my dogs for a ride. I got the 7 seater with rear Captain's chairs. Any good recommendations for seat covers, harnesses or anything you think would be helpful, thanks!!

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u/Hobash — 6 days ago

2017 Pathfinder

17 Nissan pathfinder started making this sound. I notice my belt was bad and my tensioner was looking a little bad so I replaced both. Just had the valve cover gaskets replaced from an oil leak that’s why you see some oil there. Sound goes away when I take belt off and run it that way, I thought maybe timing chain or rod knock but I feel it would still be there with belt off. It kind of comes and goes but you don’t hear it when driving only at idle

u/Remarkable-Drive-102 — 6 days ago

How much better can I do?

this is for a dark blue SL premium. I didn’t try to negotiate yet. they said I would lose the rebate if I wanted utilize 0% interest. OTD is 48,691. what’s everyone else been paying for these?

few other questions for pathfinder owners, the Bose system is the only thing I would want if i went for the premium package. how does it compare to the standard system?

the salesman said SV trims are no longer being made because 2027 are coming soon. any confirmation on that? I don’t see many in my area currently.

u/Future_Mess_1484 — 8 days ago

2024 SV won’t start and has ABS codes

Two days ago, I had to get a jump to start my car. It would click, but not turn over. Later it started fine using the remote start when I was on my way to an appointment with the intention of having it checked after my appointment.

Well after the appointment, it didn’t start again. While waiting for help, I tried to start it pushing the button and using remote start—nothing. A message popped up about using the parking brake, and the malfunction light came on. I’m once I got it jumped, it started fine.

I went to autozone to check the codes and the charging system. Battery, alternator, and starter all look good. Six codes came up all related to the ABS system.

With research, here is what we found may be going on:
•Low battery voltage. High enough to register as good, but not necessarily high enough to start the car.
•Brake sensor malfunction. Not sure how that would keep the car from starting.
•Brake pedal switch. This would possibly explain why the car started with remote start.

For context, we have 70k miles (we travel a lot and use it for work), and about two weeks ago, we had our first rear brake pads replacement done by a mobile mechanic with great reviews and history. All other maintenance has been done at the dealership (oil and filter changes, tires rotation).

From the research, it looks like it’s a tricky battery, but we don’t want to replace it if it’s not necessary and it doesn’t solve the problem. Or, our mobile mechanic may have damaged/disengaged a wheel sensor or ABS sensor.

Last night, the car started fine without a jump. I am now on my way to the dealership, but I’m hoping someone can give me a heads up on what to expect or look for.

Thank you in advance!

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u/pattij1229 — 6 days ago

Extended Warranty and digital cluster questions

Look for answers to two questions for a ‘26 Pathfinder Platinum. 1) are you able to see Apple Maps navigation in CarPlay in the digital cluster above the steering wheel and/or in the HUD? 2) does anyone have recommendations for getting a good deal on a Nissan Security+Plus extended warranty, outside of negotiating at the dealer during purchase? Like maybe any other dealers that do good deals online?

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u/BackyardWonder — 9 days ago

R50 2004 LE Grille Gaurd

I got this grille gaurd from a 2001 but the junkyard didn’t have the brackets.. would anyone know what type of grille gaurd it is ? Based on my research it could be a BlackHorse grille gaurd

u/RiseComprehensive419 — 8 days ago

26 Pathfinder Platinum offer? Feels a bit luke warm to me

Brand new 26 Pathfinder Platinum with 0/60 financing. What are we seeing on these? I'm being told this is the best I'll get with the financing but these feel like just okay numbers to me.

u/Distant150 — 10 days ago

Anyone else have this warning light yet?

2025 SV. 7000 miles. This like to come on in the morning, but not later in the day. It looks like forward collision alert system malfunction.

Has anyone else experienced this problem?

u/danhawk1 — 10 days ago

2026 Platinum. The new family is ride.

Coming from a 24 VW Atlas, this thing is a beaut to drive!

47k out the door before tax.

Brown Chestnut interior with bench seat and Two tone black roof and rails.

How did I do?

u/bigtall10 — 11 days ago

Pathfinder 2026 SV

Hi i have 2026 nissan pathfinder sv, recently i noticed with full gas tank it only drives up to 350 miles, that shows on speedometer. It used to be above 400 miles. Is this auto adjust based on fuel economy.

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u/Analysis-First — 9 days ago

Pathfinder Adventures

Since the R51 is getting some love in here again I thought I'd throw a few pics of mine up for consideration. It's a 2008 with the VK56DE V8.

Has about 4" of lift, fully locked, regeared to 3.69, on 35" tires with beadlocks, Armada knuckles and brakes, and so so so much more.

I've done every bit of work myself. It'll hit 300k miles in the next few months. I'm never getting rid of it.

Pics are from various trips to the Rubicon, Fordyce, Tahoe, and Shaver Lake area.

u/rynbrrd — 12 days ago