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2014 Nissan Pathfinder Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 575 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder, most often about the transmission (37% of complaints, typically around 42,000 miles). It is 4th of 26 Pathfinder model years by number of complaints and has 11 recalls.
Most common 2014 Nissan Pathfinder problems
Transmission
214 complaints · 37%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
I started noticing a slight slip in the transmission when I first purchased the vehicle, I didn't think much of it because it was a new vehicle. Then I would notice shaking periodically on the freeway; thinking it was the road. Now, fast forward my car obviously has a bigger issue. I was on the freeway and my car…
Transmission CVT issue.. While driving at low miles 5-30 MPH.. Car will shake shudder . Jutter shutter almost like a washing machine shaking. I did some research and it looks like I am not the only one having this issue... I checked my car for recall of issue and found out that it is not listed!!! How can I get this…
Air bags
92 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The passenger airbag off light will come on even with an adult passenger seated. Have take this to the dealer service department and they were unable to repeat the event. Still having this issue. Mostly seems to happen if the occupancy changes while car is running. (I.e. Passenger gets in after car is running)
Takata recall airbags failed when I was doing 5 MPH and was side swiped. The fire dept had to cut me out of the vehicle. I needed staples in my head and was unconscious because the other driver was doing 20_30 MPH according to police report. Nissan refused to change me into a new vehicle despite my disabled status and…
Other or unspecified
87 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles.
I arrived at my destination and attempted to open my drivers side door and the handle would not work. It made a crunch sound and I could no longer use it. I now have to leave my car on, roll my window down, reach to open the car from the outside, roll the window back up, then turn my car off. I had parked my car in a…
Both sun visors failed to rectract to the original position which leaves both hanging and obstructing the drivers and passengers view. First it was only mid way which leaves them hanging very low. Then they stopped locking at all.
Engine
67 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. While starting the vehicle, the contact heard an unidentifiable abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to bill ray Nissan (2724 n US highway 17-92, longwood, fl 32755) where it was diagnosed that the fan and shroud assembly needed to be replaced. The parts were on backorder.…
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where diagnostic testing was performed, but no failure codes were detected. After…
Visibility and wipers
58 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, windshield.
The sunvisors ( both sides) mechanism that holds them in position will break from standard normal use. When this happens the sunvisors will not stay in the position that the operator puts the sunvisors in and tend to be floppy. This makes a dangerous situation because the sunvisors may fall down when not intended or…
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the sun visor fractured and blocked her visibility. The dealer diagnosed that the failure was a manufacturer defect. In addition, the contact mentioned that the driver's side door handle fractured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
Body and structure
48 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 51,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, interior panels, frame and members.
My drivers side interior door handle all of a sudden broke. I had to crawl out of my car from the passenger side to exit/enter my vehicle. And, my drivers side visor is broken and hangs down--obstructing my visibility while driving. Both problems occurred at 53,000 miles and are a safety hazard. Both problems also…
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that his driver's side sun visor failed to remain in the upright position while the vehicle wass in motion. The dealer mastria Nissan (1305 new state hwy, raynham, ma 02767) was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The…
Brakes
41 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 53,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.
While driving on the freeway the accelerator would suddenly not respond becoming a life hazard to my family and myself and also other drivers behind my vehicle; the cruise control also stop operating when this occurs. Also the brake light would illuminate without the brake pedal being depressed and with the car being…
Brake lights illuminate when brake pedal is not depressed.. Issue occurs when vehicle is in motion and at rest, including when the vehicle is powered off. The issue has LED to battery depletion. The problem occurs intermittently with relative frequency (multiple times per month.
Electrical
33 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles.
This is the 3rd time the computer has been replaced. I am driving down the road and lose power, the car will only go 5 miles an hour all lights come on and my foot is all the way down to floor. My emergency lights do not work. I have been in danger numerous times of being hit from behind. My car has been at the Nissan…
Brake lights stay on even when the engine is off, and when the engine is on, the brake lights still stay on even when the brakes aren't being pressed. Also, sometimes the car won't accelerate when you push the gas pedal. This occurs after you hit the brakes, and when it happens, the vehicle won't go over 20 MPH.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Nissan Pathfinder recalls
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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. With the brake override activated, the driver will not be able to accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. The driver can shift the vehicle out of the "park" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. In addition, the brake light relay will be replaced with a new one. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began march 1, 2021. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall pc786. Note: this recall supersedes 16v-380.
Full defect summary
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. Overtime, this can cause the relay to stick in the "on" position, with the brake lights remaining illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, this may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "park" position, without depressing the brake pedal.
Lights: switch
Risk: 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.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 pathfinder vehicles manufactured june 20, 2012, to june 13, 2013. The brake light switch may have been installed incorrectly causing the relay to make intermittent contact and repeatedly cycle. This may result in the relay remaining in the "on" position, causing the brake lights to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, the brake light switch may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "park" position, without depressing the brake pedal.
Air bags: 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.
Fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet city express owners will be notified by general motors. Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit (acu) and ocs electronic control unit (ecu) in altima, maxima, murano, rogue, and sentra vehicles, and replace the ocs ecu in leaf, nv200, nv200 taxi, pathfinder, infiniti q50, jx35, and qx60 and chevrolet city express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on may 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, infiniti customer ser
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 nissan maxima, 2013-2016 nissan altima, nv200, leaf, sentra, and pathfinder, 2014-2016 nissan nv200 taxi, infiniti qx60, qx60 hybrid, and q50 hybrid, 2014-2017 nissan rogue and infiniti q50, 2015-2016 nissan murano, murano hybrid, and chevrolet city express, 2014-2015 nissan pathfinder hybrid, and 2013 infiniti jx35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger occupant classification system (ocs) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Air bags: occupant classification
Risk: If the ocs does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (ocs) control unit during a repair. These ocs control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
Body and structure: 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 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.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 nissan pathfinder vehicles manufactured june 20, 2012, to november 18, 2013, 2014 nissan pathfinder hybrid vehicles manufactured july 18, 2013, to november 18, 2013, 2013 infiniti jx35 vehicles manufactured november 29, 2011, to june 14, 2013, and 2014 qx60 vehicles manufactured may 16, 2013, to november 18, 2013, and 2014 infiniti qx60 hybrid vehicles manufactured july 18, 2013, to november 18, 2013. In the affected vehicles the hood release cable assembly may have been installed incorrectly preventing the latching claw from fully engaging. The secondary latch may remain in the open position when the hood is closed.
Brakes: 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 control. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 nissan pathfinder and infiniti qx60 vehicles manufactured august 14, 2014, to november 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 nissan rogue vehicles manufactured august 12, 2014, to november 15, 2014. During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued.
Wheels and tires: 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 separation, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: software
Risk: If the ocs does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (ocs) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
Electrical: software
Risk: The increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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, 2011, through january 16, 2013; and model year 2014 infiniti qx60 vehicles manufactured january 17, 2013, through september 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, during light braking on rough roads, the antilock brake system (ABS) brake pressure output software may lead to an increase in stopping distance.
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.
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.
Full defect summary
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 passenger frontal air bag was incorrectly cut on the back side of the instrument panel which could cause the air bag to not deploy properly.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hood latch/bell crank assembly
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation to investigate consumer complaints alleging hood latch failures occurring on certain model year (my) 2013-2016 nissan pathfinder vehicles. Complaints received indicated a sudden and unexpected opening of the hood while the vehicle was in motion, blocking the driver's visibility.during this investigation nissan collected parts from the field to analyze for root cause of the alleged failures. On june 13, 2022, nissan submitted a defect information report (dir) to NHTSA regarding a hood bell crank assembly defect in certain my2013-2016 nissan pathfinder vehicles produced at the smyrna, tn plant. According to nissan's d
Occupant classification system failure
Summary
In may 2016, nissan north america issued a safety recall (16v-244) to address the problem of improper classification of adult front seat passengers in approximately 3.3 million vehicles, including those in the scope of this investigation when it was opened (almost one million vehicles) and additional vehicles, as shown below.nissan models: certain model year 2013-2016 altima, 2013-2016 leaf, 2016-2017 maxima, 2015-016 murano and murano hybrid, 2013-2016 pathfinder, 2014-2015 pathfinder hybrid, 2014-2017 rogue, 2013-2016 sentra, 2013-2016 nv200, and 2014-2016 taxi.infiniti models: certain model year 2013 jx35, 2014-2017 q50, 2014-2016 q50 hybrid, and 2014-2016 qx60 and qx60 hybrid.chevrolet m
Occupant classification system failure
Summary
In april 2014, nissan north america launched safety recall 14v-138 to address problems with the occupant classification system (ocs) algorithm in the following vehicles: model year (my) 2013-2014 nissan altima, pathfinder, sentra and leaf; my 2013 infiniti jx35; my 2014 infiniti qx60 and q50; and my 2013 nissan nv 200/taxi vehicles.according to nissan, the ocs may misclassify adult front passenger occupants and turn off the passenger's frontal air bag for an adult occupant of sufficient weight.in march 2015, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this recall query after the agency received approximately 124 complaints alleging problems with the ocs after the recall repairs and/or o
Questions about the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (214 complaints, typically around 42,000 miles); air bags (92 complaints, typically around 10,000 miles); other or unspecified (87 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder have?
- 11 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 13, 2022 (doors and locks). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Nissan Pathfinder?
- It is 4th of 26 Pathfinder model years by number of complaints, with 575 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.