repaired · 2024 Q2
Engine control module (ecu/ecm): software
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
2014 Nissan Pathfinder HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-774 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 4, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Power train
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Engine
1Air bags
1Visibility/wiper
1Electrical system
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Hood: hinge and attachments
Risk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Pathfinder Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Pathfinder Hybrid median. How we score
'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid safety ratings
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Hood Latch/Bell Crank AssemblyLed to recall 22V-420
- Occupant Classification System FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Pathfinder Hybrid owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. THE CONTACT WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THE REPAIR COSTS FOR THE THIRD TRANSMISSION WOULD EXCEED $5,000. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT HEARD A…
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED IN APRIL 2018. AFTER 50 DAYS OF USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUDDER WHEN ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS BEGAN INCONSISTENTLY AND THEN HAPPENED MORE OFTEN. AT THE SAME TIME ANOTHER ISSUE BEGAN. WHEN I WOULD BEGIN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, I WOULD PRESS MY FOOT ON THE GAS…
NISSAN CVT TRANSMISSION ISSUE PRIMARILY DURING ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, THE CVT TRANSMISSION BEHAVES ERRATICALLY. AT TIMES, ACCELERATION SEEMS NORMAL. AT OTHERS, THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT BE FOLLOWED BY A VIOLENT "THUD" AND WILD LURCH FORWARD OF THE VEHICLE. MY CONCERN…
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