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Verdict
Grand 4x4 de 5 ou 7 places, au coffre de 190 litres en configuration standard. Carwise, seul site à documenter cette génération, signale la corrosion structurelle près de l'attache de remorque, ainsi que l'usure des silentblocs de suspension et des rotules de direction. Contrôlez le châssis, la suspension et la direction avant achat.
- Reliability
- 4.0/5
- Indicative prices
- €7,500 – €16,200
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 2.5 dCi 174.
2.5 dCi 174
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 174 hp · Crit'Air 4
Diesel 2,5 l common-rail de 174 ch, transmission 4x4, boîte manuelle à 6 rapports (Autokatalog).
2.5 dCi 174 automatique
Diesel · Automatic · 174 hp · Crit'Air 4
Même diesel de 174 ch avec boîte automatique à 5 rapports (Autokatalog).
4.0 V6 269
Petrol · Automatic · 269 hp · Crit'Air 3
V6 essence 4,0 l de 269 ch, boîte automatique à 5 rapports (Autokatalog).
Market prices
€7,500 – €16,200
Indicative range: 2005 à 2013, médianes par année de 54 annonces en ligne relevées par iAutos (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 28 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices down 11% since the 21 October 2026 survey.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €7,500 – €16,200 (2005 to 2013) | €10,100 | — | — |
| Germany | €5,495 – €9,800 (2005 to 2011) | €7,095 | — | 22 |
| Spain | €9,425 – €18,500 (2005 to 2011) | €13,244 | — | 18 |
| Italy | €5,500 – €9,500 (2006 to 2010) | €8,500 | — | 12 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2013: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Corrosion structurelle près de l'attache de remorque
Severity 3/3 · SeriousCarwise relève, dans les données du contrôle technique britannique, des défauts de structure près des fixations d'attache de remorque 25,3 fois plus fréquents que la moyenne du parc, avec 332 cas recensés : corrosion des longerons arrière et des traverses. Le site le qualifie de défaut dangereux. Retour d'un seul site, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.5 dCi 174, 2.5 dCi 174 automatique, 4.0 V6 269
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Usure des silentblocs et articulations de suspension
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarwise indique que ce modèle échoue aux contrôles de suspension 30,7 fois plus souvent que la moyenne du parc (plus de 21 000 échecs recensés), dès 20 000 miles pour certains exemplaires. Retour d'un seul site, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.5 dCi 174, 2.5 dCi 174 automatique, 4.0 V6 269
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Usure excessive des rotules de direction
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarwise relève des défauts de rotules de direction 19,1 fois plus fréquents que la moyenne du parc (plus de 5 000 cas), y compris à faible kilométrage. Une rotule rompue provoque la séparation de la timonerie de direction. Retour d'un seul site, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.5 dCi 174, 2.5 dCi 174 automatique, 4.0 V6 269
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Nissan Pathfinder”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Nissan Pathfinder III — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire examiner sur un pont les longerons arrière et les fixations d'attache de remorque (corrosion).
- Contrôler silentblocs, bras de suspension et rotules de direction : jeu, bruits sur route dégradée.
- Vérifier le nombre de places réel : 5 ou 7 selon la version (Autokatalog).
- Sur la boîte automatique, contrôler la douceur des passages à froid et à chaud.
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien et le dernier contrôle technique.
Questions to ask the seller
- L'attache de remorque a-t-elle été posée, et l'état des longerons arrière a-t-il été contrôlé ?
- Quels travaux ont été faits sur la suspension et la direction ?
- Avez-vous le carnet d'entretien complet ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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Mitsubishi Pajero
IV · 2006–2018
- Price
- €20,990 – €21,990
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Diesel, Petrol
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
III · 2002–2009
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Kia Sorento
I · 2002–2009
- Price
- €5,400 – €6,700
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Hyundai Santa Fe
II · 2006–2012
- Price
- €5,500 – €10,900
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Diesel
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Land Rover Discovery
IV (L319) · 2009–2016
- Price
- €10,000 – €21,000
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Nissan Pathfinder III (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le volume du coffre du Nissan Pathfinder III ?
Autokatalog annonce 190 litres en configuration standard et 2 091 litres au maximum (mesure VDA).
Combien de places a le Nissan Pathfinder III ?
5 ou 7 places selon Autokatalog, suivant la version.
Le Nissan Pathfinder III est-il fiable ?
Carwise cite la corrosion près de l'attache de remorque, la suspension et les rotules de direction. Ces retours viennent d'un seul site : faites contrôler le châssis avant achat.
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