2016 Nissan Pathfinder Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 -20 City / 26 -27 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
260
Seats
7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Gur S
Nissan pathfinder - grows as your family does.
We are very happy with our Nissan as it is a family car and with two infants there is still space for prams etc. I would definitely recommend this car for people looking to expand their family. The car is safe reliable and fuel efficient. The after sales service is excellent and this results in further savings.
accountCircle Christine E
It is very dependable. We have had no issues with it.
I like the height, I can see clearly above many other vehicles. I like the cargo room for feed, groceries, baggage. I like the ability to hook up a trailer to haul branches, garbage, animals, hay, and large items.
accountCircle Tracy K
Must have key fob close to start car.
It has lots of room. It is very dependable. I love having third row seating. The camera for backing up is a plus. Awesome having am radio available and best of all it wont allow me to lock keys inside.
accountCircle Victor E
Good for the family love the pathfinder.
The car works great it is reliable and comfortable it is fast and good looking it doesn't come in stick shift but that is ok I like manual for the family it brakes on a dime to. I love just moving around and driving especially with its back camera it is easier.
accountCircle susan r
It is spacious. It is SAFE! It isn't a tiny car. It is big enough to protect your family.
I love my car. It has 3 rows which allows me to take my children and their friends to different places. I am the mom taxi! It was reasonably priced and drives wonderfully. I would gladly tell the world about my pathfinder.
accountCircle Shayla L
All around best choice for a SUV!
It is roomy and seats seven comfortably. Additionally, it is good on gas and is low maintenance! The vehicle sits high. This comes in handy if you live in an area that experiences heavy rain. Also, the vehicle has two outlets to charge electronics. This is convenient when someone needs to charge something and sits in the back seat!
accountCircle Izalda A
It is very fuel efficient for an SUV with a lot of room for a midsize third row
It is very roomy. It is a comfortable ride for long distance travel and fuel efficient for an SUV. It does have a couple blind spots, however
accountCircle Madam G
Luxury feeling. Stylish, feel rich
Like 4 wheel drive, heavy safe . Has back up cam. Great in snow and mud.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle CM
Money Pit
Major repairs at 78,000 miles - Mass Airflow Sensor and a brake sensor switch = $1,300. At 87,500 miles the car stopped responding to the gas pedal in the middle lane of the highway and lost all speed. Towed to the Nissan dealership to have them misdiagnose the problem as battery failure - charged me $200 to replace it and said the vehicle was ready to be picked up. However, when I paid and tried to drive off the lot, the car would not respond to the gas pedal and would only move at idle. They then claimed it was the alternator and charged me another $1200.00 to fix. The battery was only dead because the hazard lights had been left on when it malfunctioned and was towed in. So, in less than 2 months I have spent over $3,000 in repairs not covered under warranty and I am still not certain the actual problem was fixed. Many other reviews from another site warn of cooling fan bearing failure before 80,000 miles so I am sure that is eminent very soon too! I would not recommend this vehicle!
accountCircle rostand mbiakop
Not reliable
Fiftgate scratching spoiler when is to hot, water sipping inside cabin when is raining ceiling driver corner near door constantly wet when raining
accountCircle Shanna B
Comfy is the only good thing I can say about this vehicle.
Horrible gas mileage, really bad and extremely dangerous blind spots out of the front on both sides of windshield. CVT transmission is jerky and is known to be a widespread problem that goes out when warranty is up and Nissan will not recall or fix. Also radiator fan will go out on these!
accountCircle Monika B
I would not buy it again.
Back row could be a little wider if you have to transport 3 kids and one of them doesn't want to sit in the 3rd row by themselves. Truck door is sometimes not closing when Button is pushed
accountCircle Nh women
Like it but problems so far
I bought the base model. Day I signed papers airbag light came on so dealer brought to Nissan. Drove it home 2 hours. Then work am and found radiator fan is broken. Purchased as is but bought a warranty that starts coverage 30days and 1000 miles after purchase date. So having “purchased” it May 2nd and getting it May 8th hoping these are only issues for a while.
accountCircle Mark
Unreliable
The car handles really well, has great pickup, comfortable drive, great sound and look and feel, safety features, etc...However...we were left stranded on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere when suddenly, without any warning the car died on us. The engine went into idle and would not engage the drive train. When in park, I was able to rev the engine but as soon as I put it in drive, pressing the gas pedal did nothing at all. We needed to tow it to a shop since after a period of time the car shut right down and we could not start it up again. Again, no warnings whatsoever prior or while this trouble was occurring. The shop reported that the battery needed to be replaced and that all else passed the diagnostics. 371$ later and my 180000KM Platinum warranty would not cover the cost. For a car that has so many technology wonders, and costs a fortune, you would think a simple indicator that the battery will require replacement soon would be a basic feature...Absolutely shameful and disappointing.
accountCircle Bobby S
Nissan Pathfinder, roomy adventure.
Comfortable seating all the way around. Comparable fuel economy to rivals. Common-sense standard safety features. Adequate power dislikes. Relatively anodyne interior style. Coarse v-6. Base models are spartan. Low-slung second row seats. Other than the first time I drove it.
accountCircle Matthew T
Good all around car all will like but maybe not love.
The Nissan pathfinder is a good car. Lots of nice functions (automatic opening/closing of trunk, sunroof, heated seats, back seat air control). It is a very durable and safe care. The only problem I have with it is just a personal preference problem. I like the way Toyota vehicles drive and it feels like I have lots of control. The Nissan has a sensitive acceleration and brake. Easy to get used to but you go from a Toyota to Nissan and the drive will feel like your beginning to learn to drive again.

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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S
260 HP 22 MPG 7 Seats
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SV
260 HP 22 MPG 7 Seats
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SL
260 HP 22 MPG 7 Seats
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Platinum
260 HP 23 MPG 7 Seats
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2016 Nissan Pathfinder Owner Reviews

4.36
262 Reviews
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5 stars 54%
4 stars 32%
3 stars 12%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle liz M on June 25, 2021
Good and bad of the pathfinder.
I like the car with it is third row. However it is very hard to do your own maintenance on it. At two years old, my windshield washer mechanism quit working and it was over $200 to fix. I love the 360 camera as it is great for seeing all blind spots. I wish I had cooled seats, but for that option, you lose the storage in the back.
accountCircle Susan M on June 23, 2021
Radio system is not modern, third row is very inconvenient and poorly designed.
I hate the radio system and it does not link to iPhones like it should. The third row is very inconvenient to access and should have been designed better. There is no way to get there without climbing over the middle row. There should be two seats in the middle and three in back instead of the other way around.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled David J.

Pros: It is comfortable, good on gas, roomy, third row seating, reliable, keyless entry/locking and ignition. Cons: The only con I see is that the electronics (screen) are not as high quality as other makes. It does not have touch screen or GPS on screen. Those features would be nice.

likeFilled Melissa L.

Love it is spacious room, 7 passengers, heated seats and steering wheel, reverse camera. Push start. It has a fold out cup holder in the back seat. Climate control station for the back in front and the back. The back seats fold down for plenty of room to haul stuff. All around a great family vehicle.

likeFilled Mary C.

Thee like the navigator it's easy to control. The extra features are great on the seats and over all its good, the seats in the front on very roomy and super comfy the leg room in the front and in the middle row are good.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled David J.

The only con I see is that the electronics (screen) are not as good of quality as competitors. The screen looks pretty outdated for the year and there's not GPS enabling on screen which would be preferable.

dislikeFilled Melissa L.

The white cloth interior and everything being light color and cloth on the interior make it for a nerve racking experience I am worried me or the kids will make a mess or stain it. That is about the only con I can think of.

dislikeFilled Mary C.

The 3rd row is super small not comfy at all need more leg room, the seat warmer should also have cool, don't like that I can connect Bluetooth with music, only phone calls would like the option of bucket sits too.

Ranks #13 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder has an average owner rating of 4.42 out of 5 which ranks it #13 of 17 other Midsize SUVs.

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2016 Toyota 4Runner
4.71
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2016 Ford Flex
4.7
13
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2016 Nissan Pathfinder
4.36

Ranks #5 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #5 of 17 other Midsize SUVs.

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2016 Subaru Outback
33 MPG
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2016 Kia Sorento
29 MPG
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2016 Nissan Pathfinder
27 MPG

Is The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder A Good Car?

Yes. The vehicle has 7 seats, has a lot of legroom even in the last row. The leather seats are firm and very comfortable. It has cameras on all sides so you have assistance when parking and... Read More
Rosa W.
Yes I love my pathfinder very reliable for winter. Fits my whole family with the 3rd row seating capacity of 7.
jessica p.
Yes it is a good vehicle. It has a third row which is great for people with kids. It has a lot of room especially when the seats get laid down.
Kevin R.
Yes it is great vehicle, with awesome tech and a smooth ride! It provides a safe driving experience with cameras and blind spot detection.
Neal Oliver O.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder?

So far there have been no problems. It is very reliable. Everything is working like new. Battery life is still good. Cameras are still working. Engine light has never turned on.
Rosa W.
Yes its reliable gets me back and forth to doctor appts school activities. No problems have come up yet within the last year I have owned it.
jessica p.
It is reliable. It is just it does take a lot of gas especially if you are driving it a lot. The oil has to be changed a lot due to it been driven a lot.
Amanda N.
So far I feel this vehicle is reliable with the safety features and the maintenance alerts, it keeps you on top of its performance The only problem I have is the CVT transmission which can make... Read More
Cecilia M.

Is The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder A Good Value?

It was around $42,000. It is a pretty good value because it is top of the line. It comes with dual moonroof, GPS, leather seats, cameras on all sides. Car is still driving great.
Rosa W.
I leased my pathfinder at a little over $18,000.00. Which is a very good value in my personal option.
jessica p.
It is a good value depending on what someone calls a good value in cars. The price depends on when the person buys it and where they buy it at.
Stephanie R.
I paid $23K for my Pathfinder and I believe I got a great deal for it and it is performing up to its value
Jen C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the Nissan Pathfinder 2016 aux cord location?

Answer: The Nissan Pathfinder 2016 doesn't have an aux cord. You will come into issues with the sound. The source could be from the stereo's speakers or a phone that is connected to the vehicle. Whatever the source,...

What's the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder power steering fluid type?

Answer: The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder power steering fluid type is psf-4. The power steering fluid needs to be changed every 75,000 miles or so. Along with replacing fluids, You will come across noises from steering...

2016 Nissan Pathfinder: What is the size of the trunk and cargo space?

Answer: The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder has 16 cubic feet of cargo space with all three rows up, 47.8 cubic feet with the third row down, and 79.8 cubic feet with the second and third row down. This is pretty competitive...

Does the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder have daytime running lights?

Answer: When deciding whether or not You want to purchase a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder, You may want to consider features such as daytime running lights on Your vehicle. This make and model do not have them on any of their...

Does the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder have a backup camera?

Answer: The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder comes with a back up camera in the higher trims. The base model does not come standard with it. A back up camera certainly helps with those tight parking spots and getting a better...
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Safety & Reliability

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