Not sure on the Pathfinder, but the weak point in Nissans seems to be the CVT. I'd probably feel more comfortable with the Kia from a reliability standpoint but I can't speak on these specific models.

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Current: 1975 450SEL, 83 300D, 88 Yugo GVX, 90 300D OM603 swap, 91 F150 4.6 4v swap, 93 190E Sportline LE 3.0L M104 swap, 93 190E Sportline LE Megasquirt, 03 Sprinter, 06 E500 4Matic wagon.