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2007 Nissan Pathfinder reviews
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Jonathan Collis, England
Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 DCI 2007
I have a 2007 Nissan pathfinder 2.5 DCI. It’s fantastic. There is nothing I can’t throw at this car that it can’t handle. It’s so practical. Ok so it drives like an old school 4x4 but it’s so simple and reliable. I bought it second hand over two years ago and I have not had any problems with it. I don’t use Nissan for service, I use an independent 4x4 specialist. I’m not keen on the £460 road tax and the fuel consumption is a bit poor, around 26 mpg on short journeys and 28.5 on a run. I would like to see 30 mpg but hey, it’s a big old truck. My mate’s Disco 4 only gets 25 mpg at best so I don’t feel too hard done by. At least my Pathy does not spend half it’s life at the dealer like my mate’s Disco does. His Discovery might be a nicer drive, but it’s not without it’s problems. In fact he told me the only way to own a Disco is to change it every three years and not let it go out of warranty or you’ll need to sell your house to keep it on the road! The Pathfinder is simple and reliable and massively practical, you’ll do well to find a better package for the money!
Submitted: 17/10/2011 10:59:15
Robert Whelan, Australia
Nissan Pathfinder narvara d40 2007
I have a 2007 D40 navara ute, at 50,000 km was told injectors need to be replaced and front brake rotors, cost to me $4,600. After two meetings at Nissan head office Australia, these repairs are being done by Nissan no cost to me. As for fuel use, 10 litres per 100km dry and 14 litres per 100km towing my caravan - weight is 1800 kg. I will not say a bad thing about the Nissan.
Submitted: 01/06/2011 08:28:23
Paul Goldring, Sussex
Nissan Pathfinder aventura 2007
I bought my Nissan Pathfinder Aventura in 2007 from new. I have owned several 4 x 4s, from a Range Rover / Land Rover 90, Mitsubishi Shogun, and the Pathfinder has been very reliable, have had no problems with the vehicle, the downside is the fuel consumption, with the ever increasing price on diesel, I average around 26. I have found that the Nissan Dealers are only interested in a sale and the after care is poor, this was testament when we had a paint problem on the boot around the chrome fitting, which started to rust after just 1 year. Its been very good in the snow, had no problems with clutch and gear box and tows very well. I have had the car for 4 years and won’t be looking to change just yet.
Submitted: 13/04/2011 16:54:59
Alex Cochrane, Wales
Nissan Pathfinder Aventura 2007
My first shock was when I checked the tax disc and found I had to pay £435 as the 05 model is only £270 a year. The alternator had to be replaced 3 months after I bought it. The next thing that went wrong was the engine management light kept coming on every time I pulled my caravan. The garage man said it’s the EGS unit which would cost £600 to replace. Now the cruise control is on the blink. This car is costing me a fortune to keep on the road. I wouldn’t recommend anybody to buy one of these.
Submitted: 13/03/2011 20:34:16
Kyle, England
Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 Diesel Aventura 2007
This car looked great, handled well and had some pretty good torque (when it was roadworthy), but was useless on fuel economy, returning at best 28 mpg on a long run and an average of 24mpg combined. I bought the vehicle directly from Nissan Aldershot when it was 1 year old with 9k on the clock. After just a couple of thousand miles I had to have a new dual mass flywheel and clutch fitted, pedal assembly and the interior 4x4 switch. After they did this and downloaded new software to the ecu the fuel economy went down to an average of 20 mpg! Nissan weren’t interested in this when I told them about it. Not only that, but the new clutch set up had an obvious fault (juddering in first and second gear) Again Nissan weren’t interested and tried to blame me on my driving style at first, but then after much persistence told me that it was a characteristic of the dual mass flywheel installation??!!!!! Why anyone would want to own or drive a car with a problem like this that Nissan say is normal is beyond me! West way Nissan were terrible, the after sales was a joke. I gave up counting the amount of times I had taken the car into them to sort this and all the other problems out that I had with this car which seemed like most of the time I owned it and when you are paying £400 a year in road tax you want to be driving it on the road and not having it sat in Nissan’s workshops while their so called master tech ponders over what to do with it!! Suffice to say I sold the pathfinder and although I accept that you can have problems even with a new car, its because of the poor customer service from West way Aldershot that I will never buy another Nissan again...
Submitted: 29/12/2010 20:51:31
Steve Trevor, England
Nissan Pathfinder Aventura 2007
A brilliant car but dogged by silly problems. I agree with the chap about Crystals - I got mine from Lincoln: flat tyre on front and covered in scratches and no service completed, low fluid levels, not even wiper wash fluid. The car (now fixed all under warranty with new clutch and flywheel and injectors) after 20000 miles is superb. The lack of service and help from Nissan GB is unbelievable but the car is robust inside and very comfy. I don’t get brilliant mpg, about 26-27, but am looking at a chip mod to see how it goes. The district manager at Crystals was ineffective and rude. If you have a problem like I did go straight to the managing director. I did ask them a week ago for some information about the TMC system but as usual I should have spoken to the wall - it would have been more effective. Don’t be put off with this car though, it’s brilliant, it’s just the Nissan support that’s c**p.
Submitted: 16/07/2009 09:16:33
Gaynor Peters, Essex
Nissan Pathfinder 2007
Bought my Nissan Pathfinder in 2007 brand new after looking at the Land Rover Discovery. Decided against my worst judgement to go for the Nissan. However was not impressed with the first service... couldn’t believe what is not covered... have previously owned a Land Rover; who are excellent at keeping their word by the way. Anyway here I sit with my Pathfinder in the garage; clutch has gone at 31,000 miles and Nissan probably wont cover it, they say it’s wear & tear. I am disgusted with them; I mean the door handles (made from plastic by the way) came off 1 yr after i bought it and... surprise surprise, they’re not covered either. Anyway the moral of my story is never buy a Nissan; give me back my Land Rover Discovery any day.
Submitted: 10/06/2009 09:44:53
Graham Inglis, Renfrewshire
Nissan Pathfinder Aventura 2007
Probably the worst car I have ever owned! Sounded like a tractor and drove like one. Six speed manual clumsy to operate and the fuel consumption averaged 24mpg. Rear view camera and keyless open/start were useless gimmicks... sat nav was nowhere as good as portable Tom Tom. A very disappointing experience which I am glad to say is now over.
Submitted: 20/04/2009 13:17:02
Trevor Dunne, Northumberland
Nissan Pathfinder 2007
Best equipped 7 seater 4x4 available! Every mechanic warned me to stay away from Landrover and so I did! The Pathfinder is a workhorse and has every extra you could imagine. Great car - would highly recommend!
Submitted: 09/03/2009 09:25:26
Peter Andrews, England
Nissan Pathfinder Adventura 2007
I bought this vehicle as I suffer from arthritis of the spine and my Patrol 30 gr was a little bumpy. What a difference the pathfinder is - 34 mpg on motorway and 25 in town. However I put a plug and play tuning box from Ebay at £80 and now the BHP is up from 171 to 206. Torque is way up so is top end. But most of all I did a complete circle of the m25 with the cruise controll on 60mph and got 46.5 mpg. I now get 30+ Urban (when it’s warmed up). I love the car but you only have to look at the bodywork and a scratch or chip will appear. Water based paint is soft . I think as the Patrol was 7 years old and never showed any signes of scratches. My biggest disapointment was the dealership. Crystals of Grantham; there after-care is a disgrace. The car was presented to me with the nearside front tyre on the limit. The spare bald with a 2" split. Wipper blades worn out. No service or fluids topped up. A busted rear light cluster. The rear bumper was the wrong colour and the car had clearly had a rear end shunt. One of the backs of the seats had torn away from the leather and the sun glasses box in the roof is busted and keeps coming down and covering the interior mirror. The car is on Motorbility HP. What a disgusting way to treat a disabled person. They boast that they cannot be matched on customer care or presentation and that there vehicles go through a 94 (I think) point check etc. I keep being given the brush off as I live in Staines they think that I am to far away to do anything. I have gone to Nissan GB as well. So folks if you want a Pathfinder then go for it and fit a tuning box. But do not, under any circumstances, purchase it from Crystals of Grantham, Lincoln or Boston. Do so at your peril...
Submitted: 03/02/2009 09:45:22
Paul Downing, Lancashire
Nissan Pathfinder Adventurer Auto 2.5 DCi 2007
What a great car! I waited until I had a good number of miles under the car before posting. This car does just about everything. It seats seven, with the two rear most seats suitable for children (or small adults!). The boot space is massive with the third row seats folded (into the floor). It tows our caravan with such utter ease, that you can forget it’s on! We went for the Adventurer Auto, and the spec list is endless. While i wouldn’t describe the Pathfinder as a luxury vehicle, I would say you get practical luxury. The surfaces and colours are designed to stand up to real world use. This is ideal if you have a "real" family, as you won’t spend all day worrying about marking the interior. It’s not the quietest at very low speeds, but soon settles into a hushed cruiser. Fuel economy can vary greatly depending on type of use etc. Short brisk trips to the shops for example can see the needle dip. However, longer steady runs can see well over 30 mpg. This seems in keeping with most similar 4x4s. The Adventurer competes with all the other luxury 4x4s on spec list, yet cost so much less. Add the fact that it also retains its resale value makes it almost a non brainer for the cost conscious. We will buy again, with only two things on the future wish list. Better fuel economy (in light of the ever rising fuel prices!), and electronic suspension control to allow comfort when cruising and firmness when towing/off roading.
Submitted: 03/09/2008 12:47:38
Jason Anderson, Huntingdonshire
Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 Trek 5dr 2007
I find this a very capable vehicle. It has off-road abilities but is just as nice to drive around winding lanes and suburban roads. Running costs are reasonable for a car of it’s size and the price for new is well priced. Comes well equipped and gives plenty of comfort and space for both driver and passengers. Highly recommended.
Submitted: 22/04/2008 12:16:04
Susan Weaver, Aberdeenshire
Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 dCi 5st 2007
A good off-roader, it has coped for me with the rough terrain on my farm. It was a cheap alternative to the Land Rover Discovery and I’m pleased with it.
Submitted: 22/11/2007 09:20:24
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