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2016
Nissan Pathfinder

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$29,830
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Available trims

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  • 2WD 4dr S
    Starts at
    $29,830
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr S
    Starts at
    $31,520
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2WD 4dr SV
    Starts at
    $33,150
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr SV
    Starts at
    $34,840
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2WD 4dr SL
    Starts at
    $36,410
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr SL
    Starts at
    $38,100
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2WD 4dr Platinum
    Starts at
    $41,610
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4WD 4dr Platinum
    Starts at
    $43,300
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Seven-seat crossover SUV
Front- or four-wheel drive
260-hp V-6
5,000-pound towing capacity

The good & the bad

The good

Low curb weight
Gas mileage
Second row can tip forward with installed child seat
Easy-Fill Tire Alert makes adding air to tires simple

The bad

Loss of tough body-on-frame platform of previous generation
Less power than with prior generation's V-8
Less towing capability than previous generation

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Safety review

Based on the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
17.4%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
17.4%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Nissan and non-Nissan vehicles less than 10 years old and less than 100,000 miles. (Nissan vehicles less than 6 years from original new car in-service date must have more than 60,000 to qualify for Certified Select.)
Dealer certification
84-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

4.6 / 5
Based on 52 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.7
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.6

Most recent

Enjoyable car

Bought new in CT to retire to FL, seats 7, towing pkg, 4 wd. Hit byone car from side, rear ended by another and hit road debris at 70 mph. All repairs done by Nissan and still like new. Poor mpg around town but decent on cruise control. We keep our cars well past 100k (250k on WRX), so we will likely keep it for many years.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder sl beautiful car if you

This car is an excellent car it has everything you could want in a car. Now the price of this vehicle is ridiculously high considering the actual trade in value as soon as you purchase the vehicle is only between 9 and 11 thousand so if you don’t plan on keeping it until it dies I wouldn’t recommend it
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 1.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder?

The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Platinum (2 styles)
  • S (2 styles)
  • SL (2 styles)
  • SV (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder?

The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder?

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Is the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?

The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Nissan Pathfinder owners.

Is the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. 88.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 52 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.6

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