2011 Nissan Pathfinder Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

13 -14 City / 18 -20 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

266 -310

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Mark M

Solid, long lasting SUV, that drives well.

I like the size of the pathfinder. This was before they shrunk the size recently. It drives well and has nice features for that year. I hope to keep it for a long time. I would recommend this to others looking for a solid SUV. As the car approaches it is tenth year it is still doing well.

Herbert H

Pathfinder 2011 very good year

It has been a great vehicle with no major work done on it. I keep up with oil changes every 5000 miles

Lindsay G

It drives great and gets decent gas mileage.

Love my heated leather seats. Love the size and the fact that it has third row. I wish the cargo/trunk area was larger.

Jennifer S

It's dependable and gets good gas mileage with plenty of room.

I like that it has 3rd Row seating seating. I like that we can haul our pontoon with it. I like that it gets good gas mileage.

Kim B

I love my pathfinder. It drives great.

I love that my pathfinder has seven seats. It drives really well and is comfortable to drive. The third row folds flat which is great and create a lot more trunk space. I feel like the second row is really small and does not have much room for legs but it is still good.

tony greco

Reliable

Transmission selinoid sucks, take it out, or spend $400 for dealer to “fiv”, truck is work horse, with cooper all terrain, goes through anything, never got stuck in snow in ski country

Sanjit T

Sand-color Nissan pathfinder review.

Very comfortable and great for long trips. Not too many problems and reliable with pretty good mileage. I enjoy the aux features and seat warmers. Lots of space so many people can fit. Trunk space is not very big if you have the third row up but otherwise pretty good.

Michael M

The Pathfinder is a very safe, four- wheel drive vehicle that can seat up to 8 people comfortably. The four-wheel-drive makes it so that it can go on any and all terrain and drives very safely in the snow.

The Pathfinder looks great, handles great, and is overall the best vehicle I have ever had. With almost 300,000 miles on it, it still drives like it is brand new. It is great on any terrain.

Negative Owner Reviews

Denise S

I like my SUV but my credit score was low.

Brought vehicle used, has over 200,000 miles on it, still paying on it, has problems with it, still have at least 2 years to pay on it not worth anything if I tried to trade it in, like Nissan's as a whole will have to pay it off to purchase another vehicle.

Annette L

I would not purchase this vehicle again.

The vehicle does not have good gas mileage. There is always an issue with the tire pressure. The light is always on and it has been checked out multiple times. It does not have a smooth ride as many SUV vehicles do. The third row is very cramped and there is not enough cargo space in the back when the third row is up.

Kristi M

Nissan Pathfinder, Rough Rider

To be an SUV there is no room. We can not even go anywhere as a family because our boys can not sit in back seat. Also I have ridden in jeeps that ride smoother. I was really excited about this truck and have been very disappointed.

Marla A

Not the best car but it works.

I need a new car this one has been great for years but recently I have had many problems that I do not want to get fixed. Lights on the dash will not shut off. There are other various electrical issues. I probably need new brakes. It is a good car but mines been through a lot.

Cole W

It's a great family vehicle. I had third row seating which we need.

Works fine. I am just much more of a truck guy. I have this vehicle because we have three children and my wife had just gotten a new car.

Amanda R

Good car, old features, can be better.

The car itself performs pretty well. I wish it was more technology friendly. It does not even have an aux cord. However, there is lots of seating much there is not much trunk space. Overall it is a good car if you need seating but kids nowadays will not really go well with this car.

Laura F

The Life of Laura's 2011 Silver Nissan Pathfinder

Getting old not enough pick up it's comfortable and big enough for the family. We have a boat and it is powerful to pull the boat so that is a big plus. It also still looks really good and modern even though it is 8 years old. I think being silver helps keep it looking newer. Other colors tend to age cars faster

Rachel D

2011 pathfinder, concerns about excessive maintenance and overall reliability.

I have experienced maintenance issues with my pathfinder that I never had with another car, for example I had to completely replace the radiator after having multiple parts previously replaced and those repairs failed. The car leaked transmission fluid on and off for multiple weeks, with no real reason ever found for why this happened. The CVT is a constant concern as this year tends to have failed CVT, and every time I have to bring my car in for routine maintenance there is a serious concern that this will be the time I am told the CVT has to be rebuilt.

Nissan Pathfinder Models

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

266 HP 16 MPG 7 Seats

Silver

266 HP 16 MPG 7 Seats

310 HP 14 MPG 7 Seats

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2011 Nissan Pathfinder Owner Reviews

4.25

81 Reviews

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5 stars

47%

4 stars

36%

3 stars

12%

2 stars

1 star

Jason E on June 20, 2021

Pathfinder: the modern vehicle.

My car is amazing. Very safe and easy to operate. Great for kids or a large family or group of friends. Very high off the ground. Nice leather seats and lots of modern amenities like heated seats and modern grade GPS. Heating is good. Gets very hot in the summer.

LaToya C on June 10, 2021

My Nissan pathfinder good and bad.

I like my truck but I have tire pressure issues alot my sensor on my hatch door is off and it tells me my door is open and it's not. Very comfortable drive good for long distance driving. It is very reliable so far no concerns yet I wish it was more modern with Bluetooth and Wifi but it is not I had to get what I could afford.

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Pros from Owners

Lyn H.

I love the fact that it has quite a bit of room and it will get up and go too. It is very sleek looking and the air conditioner runs well which is a big plus since we live in Texas. I love the fact that I can take all the grandbabies in my one vehicle and go to the drive-in and have a wonderful evening it holds all but one my kids to go with the grandbabies.

Cons from Owners

Lyn H.

The only two cons that I have about the car are the fact that it gets not the greatest gas mileage, but that is to be expected because it has such a big motor. The air conditioner while it does work well in the Texas heat sometimes.

Ranks #17 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2011 Nissan Pathfinder has an average owner rating of 4.24 out of 5 which ranks it #17 of 23 other Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #9 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Nissan Pathfinder has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #9 of 23 other Midsize SUVs.

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Is The 2011 Nissan Pathfinder A Good Car?

Yes I've had very few problems only downside is gas mileage but overall no complaints it has enough room for my family and is great

Amy A.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Nissan Pathfinder?

It is reliable only thing is the gas mileage isn't that good but it’s a bigger car it is somewhat expected

Sandra B.

Is The 2011 Nissan Pathfinder A Good Value?

9000 in total is what I'm paying it is a decent value for my current economic situation I'm currently making 325 dollar payments

Roberta W.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2011 Nissan Pathfinder have Bluetooth?

Answer: Bluetooth came factory standard on the Silver, LV, and LV V8 models of the 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. If Your vehicle was a lower level trim it would have needed to purchase an upgrade option from the dealership...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2011 Nissan Pathfinder Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Ranks #17 Midsize SUV by Owners

Ranks #9 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

Is The 2011 Nissan Pathfinder A Good Car?

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