Why Buy This Pathfinder
Why Someone Would Choose a 2017 Pathfinder
The 2017 Pathfinder hits a sweet spot between a large SUV and a car-like ride — making it a compelling choice for many buyers who need space plus comfort:
- Spacious and flexible interior: With three rows and fold-flat seats, it adjusts easily whether you're carrying 7 people or lots of cargo.
- Strong, smooth V6 power: Plenty of horsepower and torque make daily driving and highway cruising confident and relaxed.
- Good cargo capacity for family trips or gear hauling: Up to 79.8 cu ft with seats folded — suitable for luggage, sports gear, or even mild hauling.
- Comfortable on long drives: Generous legroom and headroom across rows give decent comfort for passengers (including in 2nd row).
- Balanced fuel economy for its size: Considering it’s a 7-seat SUV with a V6, its MPG is reasonable.
- Practical all-around SUV for families or versatile use: Great for families, groups, or anyone needing a 3-row SUV without jumping to a huge, full-size model.
Performance Specifications
MPG
19.00 city / 26.00 hwy
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel Type
GAS
Exterior Color
WHITE
Interior
BEIGE
Seating
None
Engine
6_CYLINDER
Transmission
AUTOMATIC
Value Compass™
Safety & Mechanical / Protection Features
- Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS for reliable stopping power.
- Independent multi-link rear suspension + independent front suspension — balances ride comfort and handling stability.
- Stability control and traction control as standard (on most trims) — useful in slippery conditions or heavy loads.
- Full-range airbags: front, side-impact, and curtain airbags covering all three rows (depending on trim/market) — good occupant protection.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) — helps maintain safe tire pressure and detect under-inflation.
- Available advanced safety extras (depending on trim / optional packages): such as rear-view camera, parking sensors / parking assist, possibly driver-assist features on higher trims.
- Good towing capacity (when equipped properly) — the 2017 Pathfinder is rated up to 6,000 lbs for towing.
2017 Nissan Pathfinder — Overview & Specs
📐 Basic Info & Dimensions / Capacity
- Seats / Doors: Seats for 7 occupants (3 rows) / 4 doors + rear hatch.
- Cargo / Storage Volume:
- With all seats in use (3rd row up): ~ 16.0 cu ft.
- With 3rd row folded (2nd row up): about 47.8 cu ft.
- With both 2nd and 3rd rows folded: up to 79.8 cu ft of maximum cargo space.
- Front Row Interior Space: Front leg room ~ 42.3 in, head-room ~ 42.2 in (without moonroof).
- Second-Row Interior Space: Leg room ~ 41.7 in, head-room ~ 39.4 in.
- Third-Row Interior Space: Leg room ~ 30.7 in, head-room ~ 37.8 in.
- Overall Exterior Dimensions:
- Length: 198.5 in
- Width: 77.2 in
- Height: ~69.6 in (height may vary slightly by trim/roof rails)
- Fuel Tank & Weight:
- Fuel tank: 19.5 gallons.
- Typical curb weight: around 4,292 lbs (for base 2WD trim) — heavier trims or AWD may weigh more.
🏎 Engine & Performance / Fuel Economy
- Engine: 3.5-liter V6, producing 284 hp @ 6,400 rpm and 259 lb-ft torque @ 4,800 rpm.
- Transmission: CVT (continuously variable transmission), with optional 4WD on many trims.
- Fuel Economy: Estimated at 19 mpg city / 26 mpg highway for 4WD versions; 2WD trims slightly better (20/27 mpg).
Information provided below is based on the details provided by the manufacturer of this vehicle to NHTSA in the part 565 submittal
Series:
Trim:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Drive Type: 4x2
Cylinders: 6
Primary Fuel Type: Gasoline
Electrification Level:
Secondary Fuel Type:
Engine Model:
Engine Brake (HP):
Engine Manufacturer:
Engine Displacement (L): 3.5
Transmission Speed:
Transmission Style: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Airbags:
- Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Knee:
- Side: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Curtain: 1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows
- Seat Cushion:
- Other Restraint Info: 2nd row outboard and center 3-point manual belts; 3rd row outboard 3-point manual belts
Plant Information: Nissan North America Inc., SMYRNA, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES (USA)
| Suggested VIN | ||
| Error Code | 0 | |
| Possible Values | ||
| Additional Error Text | ||
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct | |
| Vehicle Descriptor | 5N1DR2MN*HC | |
| Active Safety System | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | Standard |
| Active Safety System | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard |
| Active Safety System | Traction Control | Standard |
| Active Safety System | Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type | Direct |
| Active Safety System | Active Safety System Note | |
| Active Safety System | Auto-Reverse System for Windows and Sunroofs | Standard |
| Active Safety System | Automatic Pedestrian Alerting Sound (for Hybrid and EV only) | |
| Active Safety System | Event Data Recorder (EDR) | |
| Active Safety System | Keyless Ignition | Standard |
| Active Safety System | SAE Automation Level From | |
| Active Safety System | SAE Automation Level To | |
| Active Safety System / 911 Notification | Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) / Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) | |
| Active Safety System / Backing Up and Parking | Backup Camera | Standard |
| Active Safety System / Backing Up and Parking | Parking Assist | |
| Active Safety System / Backing Up and Parking | Rear Cross Traffic Alert | |
| Active Safety System / Backing Up and Parking | Rear Automatic Emergency Braking | |
| Active Safety System / Forward Collision Prevention | Crash Imminent Braking (CIB) | |
| Active Safety System / Forward Collision Prevention | Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | |
| Active Safety System / Forward Collision Prevention | Dynamic Brake Support (DBS) | Standard |
| Active Safety System / Forward Collision Prevention | Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB) | |
| Active Safety System / Lane and Side Assist | Blind Spot Warning (BSW) | |
| Active Safety System / Lane and Side Assist | Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | |
| Active Safety System / Lane and Side Assist | Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA) | |
| Active Safety System / Lane and Side Assist | Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) | |
| Active Safety System / Lane and Side Assist | Lane Centering Assistance | |
| Active Safety System / Lighting Technologies | Daytime Running Light (DRL) | Standard |
| Active Safety System / Lighting Technologies | Headlamp Light Source | |
| Active Safety System / Lighting Technologies | Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching | Standard |
| Active Safety System / Lighting Technologies | Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) | |
| Active Safety System / Maintaining Safe Distance | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | |
| Engine | Engine Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine | Displacement (CC) | 3500.0 |
| Engine | Displacement (CI) | 213.58310433156 |
| Engine | Displacement (L) | 3.5 |
| Engine | Engine Stroke Cycles | |
| Engine | Engine Model | |
| Engine | Engine Power (kW) | |
| Engine | Fuel Type - Primary | Gasoline |
| Engine | Valve Train Design | |
| Engine | Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Engine | Fuel Type - Secondary | |
| Engine | Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type | |
| Engine | Engine Brake (hp) From | |
| Engine | Cooling Type | |
| Engine | Engine Brake (hp) To | |
| Engine | Electrification Level | |
| Engine | Other Engine Info | |
| Engine | Turbo | |
| Engine | Top Speed (MPH) | |
| Engine | Engine Manufacturer | |
| Exterior / Body | Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Exterior / Body | Doors | 4 |
| Exterior / Body | Windows | |
| Exterior / Body | Wheel Base Type | |
| Exterior / Body | Track Width (inches) | |
| Exterior / Bus | Bus Length (feet) | |
| Exterior / Bus | Bus Floor Configuration Type | Not Applicable |
| Exterior / Bus | Bus Type | Not Applicable |
| Exterior / Bus | Other Bus Info | |
| Exterior / Dimension | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
| Exterior / Dimension | Bed Length (inches) | |
| Exterior / Dimension | Curb Weight (pounds) | |
| Exterior / Dimension | Wheel Base (inches) From | 114.20 |
| Exterior / Dimension | Wheel Base (inches) To | |
| Exterior / Dimension | Gross Combination Weight Rating From | |
| Exterior / Dimension | Gross Combination Weight Rating To | |
| Exterior / Dimension | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To | |
| Exterior / Motorcycle | Custom Motorcycle Type | Not Applicable |
| Exterior / Motorcycle | Motorcycle Suspension Type | Not Applicable |
| Exterior / Motorcycle | Motorcycle Chassis Type | Not Applicable |
| Exterior / Motorcycle | Other Motorcycle Info | |
| Exterior / Motorcycle | Fuel-Tank Type | |
| Exterior / Motorcycle | Fuel-Tank Material | |
| Exterior / Motorcycle | Combined Braking System (CBS) | |
| Exterior / Motorcycle | Wheelie Mitigation | |
| Exterior / Trailer | Trailer Type Connection | Not Applicable |
| Exterior / Trailer | Trailer Body Type | Not Applicable |
| Exterior / Trailer | Trailer Length (feet) | |
| Exterior / Trailer | Other Trailer Info | |
| Exterior / Truck | Bed Type | |
| Exterior / Truck | Cab Type | |
| Exterior / Wheel tire | Number of Wheels | 4 |
| Exterior / Wheel tire | Wheel Size Front (inches) | |
| Exterior / Wheel tire | Wheel Size Rear (inches) | |
| General | Destination Market | |
| General | Make | NISSAN |
| General | Manufacturer Name | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| General | Model | Pathfinder |
| General | Model Year | 2017 |
| General | Plant City | SMYRNA |
| General | Series | |
| General | Trim | |
| General | Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| General | Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
Looking for a stylish and dependable SUV that’s ready for family trips or weekend adventures? This2017 Nissan Pathfinderdelivers comfort, capability, and confidence — all in one sleek package.✅Performance & Safety:Equipped withHill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist, Traction Control, Vehicle Dynamic Control, and 4-Wheel ABS, this Pathfinder handles any road with ease and keeps you in control through all conditions.✅Comfort & Convenience:Enjoy modern comfort withTri-Zone Air Conditioning (front
Key Features (Common / Optional across trims)
- 7-seat layout with fold-flat 2nd and 3rd rows for cargo flexibility.
- Bluetooth + USB / AUX connectivity for modern devices and media.
- Tri-zone climate control (depending on trim) — good for passenger comfort front and rear.
- Available leather upholstery and premium trim on higher trims.
- Optional entertainment / premium audio (on higher trims) for better in-car experience.
- Fold-flat seat capability — seats fold to make a flat floor, enabling maximum cargo use.
- Versatile drivetrain options: front-wheel drive (FWD) or available 4WD (on most trims) — useful for varied weather or terrain.
AIR CONDITIONING, REAR, REAR SPOILER, POWER DOOR LOCKS, ROOF RACK, AM/FM/HD RADIO, BACKUP CAMERA, FOG LIGHTS, ALARM SYSTEM, VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL, NISSANCONNECT, DUAL AIR BAGS, CD/MP3 (SINGLE DISC), HILL START ASSIST CONTROL, HILL DESCENT CONTROL, TRACTION CONTROL, BLUETOOTH WIRELESS, ABS (4-WHEEL), POWER SEAT, SIDE AIR BAGS, PARKING SENSORS, F&R HEAD CURTAIN AIR BAGS, POWER STEERING, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, THIRD ROW SEAT, POWER WINDOWS, KEYLESS ENTRY, KEYLESS START, SIRIUSXM SATELLITE, TILT & TELESCOPING WHEEL, ALLOY WHEELS, CRUISE CONTROL
Vehicle History
Pros
- Room for 7 and flexible seating/cargo configurations. Smooth V6 under the hood
- — plenty of power for a family SUV. Solid cargo capacity
- — usable with seats up or folded. Pleasant ride comfort and decent highway manners. Reasonable fuel economy for its class. Towing capability when properly equipped
- — good for trailers, boats or small campers. Good mix of practicality + SUV versatility without being overly large/hard to maneuver.
Cons
- With all seats up and passengers aboard, cargo space behind 3rd row is modest (16 cu ft). Third-row best for children or smaller adults As with many SUVs with CVT, driving feel may be different than a traditional automatic Frequent off-road or heavy towing, a more rugged or dedicated SUV/truck is better. Size is larger than a compact SUV — parking or maneuvering is less convenient.
Key Features
Key Features (Common / Optional across trims)
- 7-seat layout with fold-flat 2nd and 3rd rows for cargo flexibility.
- Bluetooth + USB / AUX connectivity for modern devices and media.
- Tri-zone climate control (depending on trim) — good for passenger comfort front and rear.
- Available leather upholstery and premium trim on higher trims.
- Optional entertainment / premium audio (on higher trims) for better in-car experience.
- Fold-flat seat capability — seats fold to make a flat floor, enabling maximum cargo use.
- Versatile drivetrain options: front-wheel drive (FWD) or available 4WD (on most trims) — useful for varied weather or terrain.
AIR CONDITIONING, REAR, REAR SPOILER, POWER DOOR LOCKS, ROOF RACK, AM/FM/HD RADIO, BACKUP CAMERA, FOG LIGHTS, ALARM SYSTEM, VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL, NISSANCONNECT, DUAL AIR BAGS, CD/MP3 (SINGLE DISC), HILL START ASSIST CONTROL, HILL DESCENT CONTROL, TRACTION CONTROL, BLUETOOTH WIRELESS, ABS (4-WHEEL), POWER SEAT, SIDE AIR BAGS, PARKING SENSORS, F&R HEAD CURTAIN AIR BAGS, POWER STEERING, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, THIRD ROW SEAT, POWER WINDOWS, KEYLESS ENTRY, KEYLESS START, SIRIUSXM SATELLITE, TILT & TELESCOPING WHEEL, ALLOY WHEELS, CRUISE CONTROL
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- Unknown open recalls found✓
- One owner✓
- Not stolen Not previously stolen✓
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