Used Nissan Pathfinder for Sale near South Dakota

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 $26,327, and its lowest point over the past year was $24,670. 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 earns a strong all-generations owner rating of 4.39/5, and that lines up with its broad appeal as a roomy, family-friendly three-row SUV.

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 for family use. Reviewers also frequently highlight its useful cargo space, smooth ride, and versatile character for daily driving and weekend hauling.

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

The main tradeoffs center on fuel economy, powertrain refinement, and the Rock Creek trim’s mixed execution in recent years. Even so, the Pathfinder remains a compelling used pick if you want space, comfort, and capability in one package.

36.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Pathfinder models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Pathfinder’s spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and practical family-friendly layout as major strengths. Across the model years in the data, buyers also tend to appreciate its strong performance for everyday use and hauling.

• 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 most worth watching on earlier model years, where transmission history and maintenance records deserve extra attention.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.1% — 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
• Infotainment: wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on a wider 12.3-inch touchscreen
• 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 (Platinum models get slightly lower highway and combined mpg). 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 includes a 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, so it brings a more complete safety setup for everyday commuting.
• SL: This trim adds the digital instrument panel, making it the best-value choice if you want a more upscale cabin experience without moving all the way to the top.
• Rock Creek: This trim adds AWD, 295 hp and 270 lb-ft with premium fuel, and Toyo Open Country A/T III tires for a more rugged look and feel.
• Platinum: This trim adds the 13-speaker Bose audio system, a head-up display, Invisible Hood View, Front Wide View, and semi-aniline leather with diamond stitching.

What Nissan Pathfinder do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and equipment mix. They also sit close to the current generation’s sweet spot, where you get newer features and broader deal availability.

What is the Nissan Pathfinder's resale value?

The table shows broad year-over-year price declines across the Pathfinder lineup, which is good news if you’re shopping used. Several recent model years have seen especially sharp drops, while a few older years have moved down more gradually. That pattern gives you more room to find value, especially if you focus on the years with the biggest price swings.

The 2014, 2023, and 2017 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

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 −14.7% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.69%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 39.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 39.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,653. The Nissan Pathfinder offers a roomy, versatile cabin that makes 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 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.
• 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 Qi2 wireless device charging.
• Safety: Upper trims also gain Invisible Hood View and a wider front camera, called Front Wide View, that has a 180-degree field of view.
• 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 October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.