Used Nissan Pathfinder for Sale nearDavenport, IA

How much does the Nissan Pathfinder cost in today's market?

Used Nissan Pathfinder prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Nissan Pathfinder's current nationwide average price is $26,640, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $24,676 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Nissan Pathfinder a good car?

Yes — the Nissan Pathfinder is a strong used pick if you want a roomy three-row SUV with broad family appeal and a comfortable, versatile character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.39/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Pathfinder for its spacious interior, comfortable seating, and strong performance. Reviewers also frequently highlight its useful cargo room and family-friendly practicality, along with an enjoyable driving feel.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs show up in fuel economy, driving polish, and some tech and transmission behavior on certain years. Recent expert reviews also point to a soft ride with more body motion, a powertrain that can feel sluggish, and Rock Creek tuning that adds style and all-terrain tires without improving the driving experience.

33.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Pathfinder models reliable?

Owners across the lineup consistently praise the Pathfinder for its spacious cabin, comfortable seating, and strong everyday usability. Expert reviews also reinforce its family-friendly character, with recurring notes about comfort, practicality, and useful interior space.

• Owners rate the Nissan Pathfinder between 3.88 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is worth checking carefully on earlier model years, especially by reviewing maintenance history and a pre-purchase inspection.

What should I look for when buying a used Nissan Pathfinder?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Nissan Safety Shield 360, with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and junction assist.

• Infotainment: Nissan's latest infotainment software on a wider 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

• Fuel efficiency: Fuel economy reaches an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined on the S, SV, and SL whether you choose FWD or AWD, and the Rock Creek is estimated at 20 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined.

Which Nissan Pathfinder trim should I buy?

The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder offers these trims:

• S: The entry trim brings the 7-inch color center display, analog gauges, and the core driver-assistance suite, making it the most affordable way into the lineup.
• SV: This trim adds Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention and Intelligent Lane Intervention, making it a strong value if you want more active safety support.
• SL: This trim adds the digital instrument panel, Traffic Sign Recognition, and a more upscale feel for shoppers who want a better-equipped daily driver.
• Rock Creek: This trim adds AWD, premium-fuel tuning, Toyo Open Country A/T III tires, and 295 hp and 270 lb-ft, giving it the most rugged personality in the lineup.
• Platinum: This trim adds the 13-speaker Bose audio system, head-up display, front-center side airbag, and semi-aniline leather with diamond stitching for the most premium experience.

What Nissan Pathfinder do most buyers choose?

The Nissan Pathfinder years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, more price competition, and a better chance of finding the trim and equipment mix you want. That tends to make them the most popular used picks.

What is the Nissan Pathfinder's resale value?

The table shows broad year-over-year price declines across the Pathfinder lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. Several newer and mid-cycle years are falling by double digits, while the smallest declines are still negative, so the overall pattern points to softer pricing rather than stability.

The 2017, 2023, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Nissan Pathfinder safe?

• 2026: 8/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2017: 9/10
• 2016: 6/10

Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard across the lineup, with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and junction assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2017, 2022, 2023 and 2025 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Nissan Pathfinder now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −14.32% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.99%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,193. The Nissan Pathfinder offers spacious seating and a roomy cabin that make it especially appealing for family use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The naturally-aspirated 3.5-liter V6 continues with 284 horsepower and 259 pound-feet of torque, and the Rock Creek is estimated at 20 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined.
• Tech: Every Pathfinder gets Nissan's latest infotainment software on a wider 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and upper trims also gain Invisible Hood View and Front Wide View.
• Safety: The latest model adds Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention and Intelligent Lane Intervention on SV and above trims, plus Traffic Sign Recognition on the SL and Platinum.
• Starting price: The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder starts at $37,500.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.