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2014 · Nissan
Nissan Pathfinder problems
568 owners have filed defect reports on this one. That's not a small number. 5 active recall campaigns on file.
Reliability score
6.0 / 10
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
0
Critical
5
Severe
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Moderate
Should you avoid this 2014 Pathfinder?
High-risk ownership
Repair exposure runs above average — only with money set aside and eyes open.
Powertrain: 201 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 16,000–94,193 mi
Body: 38 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 36,600–78,000 mi
Reliability score 6.0/10 — around the segment average
5 recall campaigns on file
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2014 Pathfinder· engine
Issue with the CVT for Nissan pathfinder. Have seen lot of complaints around the transmission for pathfinders (2013 and 2014 models). Nissan doesn't accept the issue and is charging us pay 5000$ for repairs. Currently have mileage of 69500 and just passed the warrant (by 3…
When I attempted to pull out in traffic from a stop, the vehicle started to move, then shuddered and stopped in front of oncoming traffic. It has done this a few times since then, the most recent was just over a week ago. After taking it to the dealers service dept., I was…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Nissan pathfinder. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags) and the dealer stated that parts were not available to receive the recall repair which was unreasonable for the contact. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Nissan pathfinder. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
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If the brake override is activated, the driver will not be accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. If the brake lights remain illuminated, other drivers may fail to stop when the vehicle actually brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. If the driver inadvertently shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and, as necessary, replace the relay, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the improper air bag deployment may increase the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected instrument panel assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
If the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during operation of the vehicle, it could cause the hood to open during vehicle operation impairing the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.0 out of 10 based on 568 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
Should you avoid the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?
The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder is a higher-risk ownership prospect. Repair exposure runs above average — only with money set aside and eyes open. The record behind that call: Powertrain: 201 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 16,000–94,193 mi; Body: 38 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 36,600–78,000 mi; Reliability score 6.0/10 — around the segment average; 5 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 201 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 60,336 miles. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 60,336 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Nissan Pathfinder has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 568 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 8 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Nissan/Pathfinder.
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