2008
Nissan Pathfinder

Starts at:

$36,080

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Available trims

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2WD 4dr V6 S

Starts at

$26,980

15 City / 22 Hwy

MPG

7

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Rear Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4WD 4dr V6 S

Starts at

$28,980

14 City / 20 Hwy

MPG

7

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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2WD 4dr V6 SE

Starts at

$30,280

15 City / 22 Hwy

MPG

7

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Rear Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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2WD 4dr V8 SE

Starts at

$31,880

13 City / 18 Hwy

MPG

7

Seat capacity

Gas V8

Engine

Rear Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4WD 4dr V6 SE

Starts at

$32,280

14 City / 20 Hwy

MPG

7

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4WD 4dr V8 SE

Starts at

$34,130

12 City / 18 Hwy

MPG

7

Seat capacity

Gas V8

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4WD 4dr V6 SE Off Road

Starts at

$35,180

14 City / 20 Hwy

MPG

7

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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2WD 4dr V6 LE

Starts at

$36,080

15 City / 22 Hwy

MPG

7

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Rear Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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2WD 4dr V8 LE

Starts at

$37,780

13 City / 18 Hwy

MPG

7

Seat capacity

Gas V8

Engine

Rear Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4WD 4dr V6 LE

Starts at

$38,280

14 City / 20 Hwy

MPG

7

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4WD 4dr V8 LE

Starts at

$39,980

12 City / 18 Hwy

MPG

7

Seat capacity

Gas V8

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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Notable features

V-6 or new V-8

Five-speed automatic

Seven seats

RWD or 4WD

The good & the bad

The good

Powerful V-8 engine

Standard stability system

7,000-lb. towing capacity

The bad

Fuel economy

Side curtain airbags not standard

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Safety review

Based on the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Nhtsa rollover rating: 3/5
Side driver: 5/5
Side rear passenger: 5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

3 years / 36,000 miles

Corrosion

5 years

Powertrain

5 years / 60,000 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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By bernard from quebec

Owns this car

May 18, 2021

super camion v8

j adore l intérieur pour aller a la chasse ou a la pèche il passe partout off road beaucoup d espace pour le stock le cuir est comme neuf pourtant il a 13 ans 250 000 km ,je viens de l acheter

Purchased a Used car
Used for Having fun
Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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By TTown man from Texarkana, TX

Owns this car

April 25, 2021

Best vehicle I have owned.

I bought this vehicle 10 years ago & now have over 200,000 miles on odometer. Best vehicle I have owned & I have had many. Very little repairs needed. I drive it every day, pull trailers with it & never failed to start.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Transporting family
Does recommend this car

Comfort 4.0

Interior 3.0

Performance 4.0

Value 4.0

Exterior 4.0

Reliability 5.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder?

The 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is available in 4 trim levels:

LE (4 styles)
S (2 styles)
SE (4 styles)
SE Off Road (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder?

The 2008 Nissan Pathfinder offers up to 15 MPG in city driving and 22 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.

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Is the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?

The 2008 Nissan Pathfinder has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2008 Nissan Pathfinder owners.

Is the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. 77.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5

Based on 57 reviews

Comfort: 4.3
Interior: 4.3
Performance: 4.4
Value: 4.4
Exterior: 4.6
Reliability: 4.4

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2008
Nissan Pathfinder

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