2001 Nissan Pathfinder Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 City / 19 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
240
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Nicole H
Nissan pathfinder: gas for the average traveling teen.
The four-wheel drive is great and it easy to control. Only complaint is the gas mileage is not too great. Driving for a day drains almost half the tank. I wouldn't get it if you travel often.
accountCircle Heather S
Its is not new and I have never had any major issues with it very reliable.
The trucks is reliable, four doors and seats 5. The middle back seat is just a lap belt. It's a little low only complaint is the seat belt.
accountCircle Jean J
It was built to last and it's doing what it was built for. The engine is smooth. Only problem I have is rust.
I love Nissan and this Pathfinder, It's my 2nd Pathfinder, and my 4th Nissan vehicle. I have never had any problems!!
accountCircle Allissa Hicks
Roll over safety
I was in a complete roll over this winter and my nissan performed and handled beautifully with minimal damage. I am very impressed and greatful for a great car!!!
accountCircle Jessica D
Old, reliable and I love it!
Although this car is dated, I love it. With regular oil changes and typical upkeep and maintenance, it is a very reliable vehicle.
accountCircle VICTOR M
2001 Pathfinder will be your path maker.
This car at its old age still runs amazingly and smoothly. I have never been uncomfortable in it and its maintenance is not very demanding, This beast is ready to take a beating for you, too. At nearly 300,000 miles, this micro polished engine is still going strong. Great as a first car.
accountCircle Stella L
Nissan Pathfinders Rule!!
This vehicle is amazing! Four wheel drive never puts me down. I love the heated seats and sunroof. This vehicle has 343, 511 Miles on it and still going!! The only issue I've had was rusting around fenders but is an easy fix. It's a tough vehicle but not a fuel saver as most older SUVs are not and gets around 15mpg.
accountCircle Beau M
It has a super neat VCR player in the trunk.
Love the navigator that my Nissan originally came with after all these years it still works and drives like a gem. I've driven it to North Carolina and back to Ohio and had absolutely no scars or felt unsafe. Great mileage as well only had to fill up twice going down there and one and a half times on the way back.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Anna J Olson
Brakes from nowhere
I was driving up a small slope in the rain so under 30 mph and the brakes slammed on throwing me two lanes over (oncoming traffic) i overcorrected jumped the curb almost killed a pedestrian and dropped off an overpass.
accountCircle Melinda W
Vehicle has aged well. Starting need repairs not every place knows how to work on nissans.
SUV older vehicle. Vehicle is outdated. Starting to need repairs
accountCircle Gil W
It's a very old vehicle. The repairs of cost me a lot of money
48 it is still reliable if you maintain the oil changes but otherwise it is over 17 years old
accountCircle Sumer W
My truck has children passengers and I handle with care
I like my truck drives fine. Feel like it is safe and practical for my family. I do wish that it was a little bigger.
accountCircle Edward H
Faithful and reliable car
My car is old, but reliable, it makes some noise and is beginning to rust but it is faithful to start up and get me to my destinations
accountCircle Jacques J
Best reliable of old car.
This is a very good car and reliable. The issue with this car only, when you are doing mechanical,it's kind of hard because it does not have enough space. So it does not break down easily if you do regular service as require. This is the reason I like the car very much .
accountCircle Cindy G
Very reliable, parts are pretty cheap,
Body rusting out, everything else is great. Besides having to the top of the motor to change the spark plugs.
accountCircle Jamarr H
My truck is one of the most luxurious older cars on the road.
I love the fact that my truck is a tank! It's been moving for a while. I don't like that it's still so expensive to fix.

Nissan Pathfinder Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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XE
240 HP 17-17 MPG 5 Seats
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SE
240 HP 17-17 MPG 5 Seats
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LE
240 HP 17-17 MPG 5 Seats
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2001 Nissan Pathfinder Owner Reviews

4.18
55 Reviews
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5 stars 45%
4 stars 31%
3 stars 22%
2 stars 0%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Anna J Olson on October 11, 2021
Brakes from nowhere
I was driving up a small slope in the rain so under 30 mph and the brakes slammed on throwing me two lanes over (oncoming traffic) i overcorrected jumped the curb almost killed a pedestrian and dropped off an overpass.
accountCircle Allissa Hicks on April 24, 2021
Roll over safety
I was in a complete roll over this winter and my nissan performed and handled beautifully with minimal damage. I am very impressed and greatful for a great car!!!
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Ranks #6 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2001 Nissan Pathfinder has an average owner rating of 4.18 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 11 other Midsize SUVs.

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2001 Toyota 4Runner
4.71
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2001 Jeep Wrangler
4.65
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2001 Nissan Pathfinder
4.24

Ranks #5 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Nissan Pathfinder has a combined MPG of 20 which ranks it #5 of 11 other Midsize SUVs.

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2001 Toyota Highlander
27 MPG
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2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
23 MPG
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2001 Nissan Pathfinder
19 MPG

Is The 2001 Nissan Pathfinder A Good Car?

I'm sure it was when it came out, however I received it from my aunt who never had to do repairs so it’s a little fidgety for me.
Dalton G.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Nissan Pathfinder?

It has broken down twice while I have been driving, but again it’s kind of old and from another person.
Kristen F.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder fuse box location?

Answer: You'll find two different fuse boxes on the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder; one is located inside the cabin of the vehicle, just above the hood release on the driver's side kick panel, while the other is found under...

What is the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder flasher relay location?

Answer: The 2001 Nissan Pathfinder flasher relay can be found in the fuse panel that is to the left of the steering column under the driver's side of the dash. This is what makes the turn signals in Your car flash when...

2001 Nissan Pathfinder: What is the towing capacity including torque, payload, and tongue weight?

Answer: The 2001 Nissan Pathfinder has a total towing capacity of 3,450 to 5,000 pounds. This means that the tongue weight will be around 350 to 500 pounds. The overall payload capacity measures at 1,002 to 1,178...

What kind of oil does the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder take?

Answer: The 2001 Nissan Pathfinder has a 3.5 L V6 engine that needs SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil. The capacity for the Pathfinder iS5.3 quarts with a filter and the drain plug uses 22-28 ft/lbs of torque. 5W is the...

How many o2 sensors does the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder have?

Answer: The 2001 Nissan Pathfinder will come equipped witH2 oxygen sensors. They will both be under the hood of the vehicle and near the catalytic converter. The first one will be upstream of the converter and the...
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety