The Nissan Path

Good morning all!

We’re in the process of potentially taking ownership of a R51 pathfinder, pending inspection etc..

It’s a 2011 Silver Edition with 46k miles. 1 owner, clean car fax and extensive maintenance records.

This will be replacing (hopefully) our 2006 Xterra which has serves us extremely well for the past 9 years. But, the kids are outgrowing the back seat and a 3rd row will be needed.

As the Pathy is roughly the same layout, engine and tranny (for the most part, I think) i’ll Be pretty comfortable underneath it and under the hood.

That said, is there anything I should look at further aside from basic stuff? Any weird areas know to make sounds, speaks, clunks? Not so obvious leak areas? Weak points? Areas prone to rust that aren’t obvious?

Any and all input is appreciated!

Thanks to all in advance!
-Brock

The R51 is mechanically very similar to your XTerra except it has a better rear suspension.

You surmised correctly, Motor and tranny are same (as are other parts).

Sounds like u got nice vehicle at tat low milage!

As a 11 the potential problems with SMOD and timing chain dont apply to it.

My advise would be to change all fluids.... and i mean all.. radiator, brake, rear diff, tranny, front diff, transfercase, powersteering.

At the age milage of your SUV chances are good previous owner hasnt done those.