What are your thoughts on a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder S 4WD? My parents have one on lease currently with 34,663 miles. No issues so far.
- 34,663 miles
- no issues
- Xtronic CVT
- VQ35DE V6
Unfortunately, rising car prices forced my family to buy this car after the lease.
Replace CVT fluid frequently (like 20K-30K miles) to have a shot at making it last as long as possible.
It will fall apart as it ages. Your parents definitely made a smart move about leasing that Pathfinder because those CVTs have had issues. Once the lease is up, return it, and get a Toyota Highlander as it'll outlast the Nissan by a huge margin.
My parents have historically leased their cars. They’ve also had a 2016 Rogue 2.5 S AWD (no problems with that) and a 2014 Town & Country (tire blew out). Neither had problems other than a tire blow out on the Town & Country
They are nice SUVs perfect for a lease that fall apart after 100k miles. DO NOT buy it, rather enjoy your lease while you have it.
Unfortunately, rising car prices forced my family to buy this car after the lease. Currently at 88k. Only 3 issues:
CVT replaced under warranty - 76,101
Water getting in the right rear taillight - 56,578
Tailgate release switch housing broken - 69,890