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#BS-2014-NISPAT-70F22014 Nissan PathfinderProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 751 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 751 complaints, 33 crashes, 3 fires, and 11 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.8x the class average.
Top reported problems
stutters excessively
32 complaints • Severity 7.8/10
transmission slips and hesitates
24 complaints • Severity 7.8/10
sun visors will not stay up
20 complaints • Severity 7.2/10
door handle breaks
6 complaints • Severity 7.7/10
vibrates when accelerating
6 complaints • Severity 7.3/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
212 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 47K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (178 reports) • Median: 47K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Drivetrain (212 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2014 Nissan Pathfinder: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 28% of all reports filed for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder, with 212 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 47,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 47K-mile mark.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder, with 92 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder, with 67 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Visibility Issues
Visibility complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder, with 54 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (11 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
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.
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
+ 6 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2014 Nissan Pathfinder NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (3)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Occupant Classification System Failure
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Hood Latch/Bell Crank Assembly
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Occupant Classification System Failure
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
The worst model year for the Nissan Pathfinder is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.
2014 Nissan Pathfinder vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
751
Class avg
423
1.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 751 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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