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2014 Nissan Pathfinder: recalls and problems

12 recalls and 583 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

12recalls
583complaints
19crashes reported
3fires reported
32injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train207 · 36%
  • Unknown Or Other88 · 15%
  • Air Bags78 · 13%
  • Engine64 · 11%
  • Visibility/Wiper55 · 9%
  • Structure49 · 8%
  • Service Brakes38 · 7%
  • Electrical System29 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control25 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System15 · 3%

What owners report

Suspension,Power Train,Engine

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 then could have been rear ended the vehicle and major damage to the vehicle or person driving. which there was and they we

Engine

I purchased the car july 2024 by november 2024 the transmission failed and had to be replaced. replaced, not repaired. by october 2025 it failed again. the car sputtered and then would not drive. this time the dealer said other repairs had to be done first before they would officially say the transmission failed. then i found that nissan had a manufacturer's defect with the transmission. so they should have it rep

Structure

The contact owns a 2014 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that it had rained heavily for two days, and the contact became aware that there was a significant amount of water accumulated on the front passenger's and driver's side floorboards and underneath the seats. additionally, the contact stated that upon removing the mats, the brake pedal was corroded and made an abnormally squeaky sound. the contact confirmed

Power Train,Structure,Engine

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 how to fix this without replacing the entire lifting assembly. we did not ask for estimates. we should not have to, but

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2014 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2014 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering PATHFINDER, PATHFINDER HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.