repaired · 2026 Q3
Hood: latch
Risk. An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 Nissan PathfinderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 577 owner complaints about the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder, most often about the power train. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-420 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder has problems
577 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
215Power train9 crash/fire/injury
92Air bags8 crash/fire/injury
62Engine1 crash/fire/injury
54Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
48Structure5 crash/fire/injury
39Service brakes
33Electrical system
26Vehicle speed control
16Suspension
8016 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 215 | 9 |
| Air bags | 92 | 8 |
| Engine | 62 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 54 | 1 |
| Structure | 48 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 39 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 33 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 26 | 0 |
| Suspension | 16 | 0 |
| 16 other systems | 80 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2014 Nissan Pathfinder 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 · 2022 Q4
Brake lights: switch
Risk. Continual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from realizing the vehicle is actually slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Brake lights: switch
Risk. If the brake override is activated, the driver will not be accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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repaired · 2017 Q1
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated.
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…
repaired · 2016 Q2
Service brakes
Risk. The under-torqued fasteners may result in a brake caliper separating from the wheel assembly causing a reduction in braking performance or reduced steering…
repaired · 2015 Q3
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. If the lug nut becomes loose from not being properly tightened, it may fall off, allowing the other lug nuts to become loose, possibly resulting in a wheel…
repaired · 2015 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. The increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Air bags: frontal
Risk. 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.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
42kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 131 power train complaints. 82% were reported before 100,000 miles.
55under 30k miles107under 100k miles24100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
13 owners mentioned a cost$5,000median
Middle half: $4,500 – $6,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Pathfinder 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Nissan Pathfinder safety ratings
2014 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- 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, and the recalls they led to.
- Occupant Classification System FailureLed to recall 15V-681
- Hood Latch/Bell Crank AssemblyLed to recall 22V-420
- Occupant Classification System FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Pathfinder owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Rear subframe completely rotted through causing excessive tire wear and very poor handling with the car only having 150,000 miles on it and the transmission shutters even with the recommended transmission oil changes and also the brake light switch will fail and I won’t be able to accelerate I…
2014 Nissan Parhfinder FWD Premium: this vehicles CVT joint failed that shirt the engine down to about 10 miles an hour immediately. Which caused me the driver to find a place to pull it off the road quickly. If a person or myself could not have a point to pull off the road or someone was behind…
Rear Door / lift gate will not go all the way up or stay up without manual assistance, causing 2 head injuries and 2 arm injuries on recent occasions. We have confirmed with the dealer & one Nissan Certified Mechanic that this is a common problem. The dealer & 2 mechanics have said they do not know…
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