2014 Nissan Pathfinder

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2014 Nissan Pathfinder
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Pathfinder Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 19 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 40 complaints 1991: 40 complaints 1991 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 49 complaints 1994: 101 complaints 1995: 170 complaints 1996: 159 complaints 1996 1997: 217 complaints 1998: 149 complaints 1999: 104 complaints 2000: 112 complaints 2001: 230 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 110 complaints 2004: 67 complaints 2005: 1050 complaints 2006: 837 complaints 2006 2007: 561 complaints 2008: 328 complaints 2009: 37 complaints 2010: 40 complaints 2011: 45 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 890 complaints 2014: 574 complaints 2014 2015: 320 complaints 2016: 105 complaints 2016 2017: 185 complaints 2018: 77 complaints 2019: 75 complaints 2020: 52 complaints 2022: 134 complaints 2022 2023: 103 complaints 2024: 74 complaints 2025: 49 complaints 2026: 8 complaints 2026
2014: 574 complaints
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YearComplaints
19861
198719
198817
198915
199040
199140
199230
199349
1994101
1995170
1996159
1997217
1998149
1999104
2000112
2001230
2002156
2003110
200467
20051050
2006837
2007561
2008328
200937
201040
201145
201223
2013890
2014574
2015320
2016105
2017185
201877
201975
202052
2022134
2023103
202474
202549
20268

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 37%

37% of complaints: power train — 215 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and cvt.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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Car has extreme CVT shudder on acceleration. Know issue with Nissan (service bulletin NTB17-039K). Confirmed by dealer. Nissan won't fix this issue because of ever changing excuses.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251027

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260714

Also filed under ENGINE and SUSPENSION

AIR BAGS 16%

16% of complaints: air bags — 93 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING APPROX 20 MPH I BUMPED AGAINST THE CURB ON THE ROAD I WAS DRIVING. THIS INSIGNIFICANT BUMP CAUSED THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG AND PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. MY WIFE AND SON WERE TAKEN TO THE ER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171204

ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 62 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
VISIBILITY/WIPER 9%

9% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 54 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 48 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and sun visor.

CRASH INJURY
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MY SUNROOF GLASS JUST SHATTERED OUT OF NOWHERE WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY!!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20190717

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20131118 — electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured April 18, 2012, through September 20, 2013; model year 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured September 15, 2

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 13V445000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20131118 — air bags

Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014 Pathfinders manufactured from July 25, 2013, to September 5, 2013 with Almond interiors only. The instrument panel tear seam on the passeng

Remedy: 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 1-8

Campaign 13V456000 — check if this car was fixed

2014 — complaint volume: 574
R 20140414 — air bags, electrical system

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 14V138000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140616 — wheels

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Pathfinder and Rogue vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The right side wheels of the affected vehicles may have one lug nut each that was not properly tightened.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten any loose lug nuts to the correct specification, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by the end of June 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 14V229000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150202 — service brakes

Nissan North America, Inc.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and tighten any loose bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 15V012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150309 — structure

Nissan North America, Inc.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 15V033000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20150318 — RQ (closed 20150901)

Occupant Classification System Failure

I 20150831 — EA (closed 20170502)

Occupant Classification System Failure

R 20151130 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 15V681000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160610 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc.

Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.

Campaign 16V244000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160725 — exterior lighting

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to June 13, 2013.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 16V380000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210301 — exterior lighting

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. The location of the brake light switch may cause the brake light switch relay to repeatedly open and close.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, either re-install the brake light switch or swap positions with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) switch; depending on the model year vehicle.

Campaign 21V020000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20211209 — PE (closed 20220708)

Hood Latch/Bell Crank Assembly

R 20250326 — latches/locks/linkages

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles. On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured, position when the hood is closed.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are R22A2 R22A3 and R24B7.

Campaign 22V420000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Nissan Pathfinder — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (215 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (93 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (62 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V445000 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V456000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V138000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V229000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V012000 (service brakes) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V033000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V681000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V244000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V380000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V020000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V420000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 2009 ▲ 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2013 ■ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder have?

11 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.