Aviatorduke 
2008 Nissan Pathfinder SUV SE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Pathfinder Tranny/cruise/handling issues
 Well built vehicle, typical Nissan workmanship and design in the build.  Very happy with the power to weight.   Gets up and goes for a vehicle in this class.  As another contributor stated and I have to agree I too like the "throaty" sound with acceleration.  Great towing power and good off road handling with the 4x4.  On the downside I think the tires are too soft for the vehicle weight and at highway speed it is very sloppy and wanders.  I too experience what seems like tranny lurching on downhill grades but I found if I turned the cruise off it stopped. Seems as vehicle gets driven more it is better - not sure what that is all about.  During servicing I have brought that issue to dealership.