Reliability 6/10 – There are still some transmission problems found on the 2017 Pathfinder.
Avoid models from 2013–2017, while 2018–2022 are more reliable.
Performance 7/10 – Performance is okay from the standard V6 engine which offers similar power to other midsize SUVs.
Nissan proposes getting your 2017 Nissan Pathfinder oil & filter changed every 3,000-5,000 miles for conventional oil.
Synthetic oil normally should be changed every 7,500 - 10,000 miles.
Loss of power and bucking during acceleration are the most common complaints about the engine, although those complaints are frequently indicative of transmission problems.
Most likely, these vehicles will have a lot of miles on them by now, so sometimes a tune-up is all the 3.0-liter needs.