Nissan Pathfinder vs. Toyota 4Runner Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Nissan Pathfinder or Toyota 4Runner reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Nissan Pathfinder and the Toyota 4Runner truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Nissan Pathfinder and Toyota 4Runner reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Nissan Pathfinder and the Toyota 4Runner were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Nissan Pathfinder and the Toyota 4Runner have been recently.
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Nissan Pathfinder Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Nissan Pathfinder
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about Nissan Pathfinder Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the Nissan Pathfinder: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Past experience with Nissan and reputation. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Have not had any problems so far with 33,000 miles |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
So far, after 2 years, runs like a clock. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Have had no major issues with this vehicle |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The reliability of the powertrain is rock-solid. The VQ35DE engine will go for well over 300,000km without any major issues, and the transmission will give you no problems. One thing to watch: on areas with salted roads or by oceans, rust can be an issue. |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Really tough car and reliable suspension. |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
No mechanical problems in 3 years of daily use. |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The VQ35DE engine is proven to be reliable and long-lasting. |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
This SUV is bulletproof. It just never lets me down. |
| Reliability and Durability of the Nissan Pathfinder: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Far too many issues in the short time I owned the SUV. There were 3 recalls but thankfully for nothing major. With only 31k miles on the clock, I had issues with the TPS system, gas door hatch, rear hatch lock, window motors, rear hatch leak and more. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Toyota 4Runner Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Toyota 4Runner.
