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

The power train group has the most complaints at 218, followed by air bags at 93 and the unknown or other group at 88.

Does the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder have recalls?

Yes. The by-year data shows 12 recalls for 2014. The Recalls section on this page lists them.

How many complaints does the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder have?

NHTSA has 585 owner complaints on file. They are unverified reports and one complaint can name several components.

What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Is 2014 the best year for the Nissan Pathfinder?

See the by-year comparison on this page, which puts complaints and recalls for each year side by side.

2014 Nissan Pathfinder Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 585 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder^[1]. The power train group is named in 218 of them^[2].

585owner complaints^[1]

12recalls^[3]

21–26MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

These are the complaint groups owners name most often, biggest first.

Power Train. 218 complaints^[2]. Owners describe the SUV shaking, jerking and losing power when pulling away or speeding up. They also say dealers often could not repeat the problem during a visit.
Air Bags. 93 complaints^[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe the passenger air bag off light coming on with an adult in the seat. Some say it came back after a dealer visit.
Unknown Or Other. 88 complaints^[7]. These reports do not fit a single component group, so we do not sort them further.
Engine. 69 complaints^[8]. Owners describe shaking and sudden changes in engine speed while driving, and some link it to the same drivability trouble seen in the power train group.
Visibility/Wiper. 55 complaints^[9]. Owners describe a driver side mirror that blocks the view, sun visors that sag and will not stay up, and a sunroof panel that broke.
Structure. 49 complaints^[10]. The stories we read did not cover this group, so we say no more about it.
Brakes. 41 complaints^[11]. This group has the highest crash count among the groups listed here, at 9 crashes^[11].
Electrical System. 34 complaints^[12]. The stories we read did not cover this group either.

These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, and one complaint can name more than one component^[1].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2014 Pathfinder is necessarily included.

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch (22V420), June 2022. About 322,671 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) › Software (21V774), October 2021. About 7,634 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch (21V020), January 2021. About 264,431 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, reduced braking, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch (16V380), May 2016. About 79,853 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, reduced braking, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification (16V244), April 2016. About 3,296,947 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification (15V681), October 2015. About 919 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]
Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge And Attachments (15V033), January 2015. About 170,665 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[19]
Service Brakes (15V012), January 2015. About 893 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, steering problems, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[20]
Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (14V229), May 2014. About 334 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[21]
Electrical System › Software (14V138), March 2014. About 989,701 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[22]
Electrical System › Software (13V445), October 2013. About 151,695 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[23]
Air Bags › Frontal (13V456), September 2013. About 2,310 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[24]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Pathfinder 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[25]	20 / 26 / 22	$3,050
Pathfinder 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[26]	19 / 25 / 21	$3,200
Pathfinder Hybrid 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	25 / 28 / 26	$2,600
Pathfinder Hybrid 4WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[27]	25 / 27 / 26	$2,600

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[5]	5	4	5	4	17.9%
SUV FWD^[28]	5	4	5	4	17.4%
SUV AWD^[29]	5	4	5	4	17.9%
SUV FWD^[30]	5	4	5	4	17.4%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2014 Nissan Pathfinder with 2.5L 4-cylinder^[31]	230 hp
2014 Nissan Pathfinder with 3.5L 6-cylinder^[32]	260 hp

How 2014 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Pathfinder model year. The 2014 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	170	0
1996	159	3
1997	217	2
1998	149	2
1999	104	2
2000	112	2
2001	230	3
2002	156	5
2003	110	3
2004	67	3
2005	1,050	2
2006	837	3
2007	561	1
2008	328	4
2009	37	3
2010	40	4
2011	45	2
2012	23	2
2013	890	11
2014	585	12
2015	321	6
2016	107	2
2017	186	2
2018	78	3
2019	76	2
2020	48	0
2022	136	5
2023	107	1
2024	86	2
2025	55	1
2026	12	0

NHTSA's counts for the Pathfinder show 585 complaints and 12 recalls for 2014^[3]. Among the 31 model years listed, 27 have fewer complaints than 2014 and 3 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (12) and the most are for 2005 (1,050)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2014 Pathfinder?

The 2014 Pathfinder has a sizable file of owner complaints at 585^[1]. The power train group stands out at 218 complaints^[2], and air bags come second at 93^[6]. Crash reports are few next to the total at 19, and no deaths are reported^[1]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide and not a score. Check the recalls section on this page before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?: The power train group has the most complaints at 218^[2], followed by air bags at 93^[6] and the unknown or other group at 88^[7].
Does the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder have recalls?: Yes. The by-year data shows 12 recalls for 2014^[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists them.
How many complaints does the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder have?: NHTSA has 585 owner complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified reports and one complaint can name several components^[1].
What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is 2014 the best year for the Nissan Pathfinder?: See the by-year comparison on this page, which puts complaints and recalls for each year side by side^[3].

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Nissan Pathfinder

2005 1,050 complaints, 2 recalls
2006 837 complaints, 3 recalls
2012 23 complaints, 2 recalls
2013 890 complaints, 11 recalls
2014 this page
2015 321 complaints, 6 recalls
2016 107 complaints, 2 recalls
2017 186 complaints, 2 recalls
2018 78 complaints, 3 recalls
2019 76 complaints, 2 recalls
2020 48 complaints, 0 recalls
2025 55 complaints, 1 recall

Compare all model years of the Nissan Pathfinder

Other Nissan models from 2014

2014 Nissan Maxima 96 complaints, 0 recalls
2014 Nissan Murano 145 complaints, 1 recall
2014 Nissan Sentra 380 complaints, 5 recalls
2014 Nissan Titan 10 complaints, 2 recalls
2014 Nissan Versa 343 complaints, 4 recalls

All Nissan models

Similar cars from 2014: small suvs

2014 Land Rover Range Rover 121 complaints, 13 recalls
2014 Mazda CX-9 54 complaints, 3 recalls
2014 Subaru Forester 403 complaints, 2 recalls
2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser 30 complaints, 5 recalls
2014 Acura MDX 172 complaints, 8 recalls
2014 Acura RDX 244 complaints, 3 recalls

All small suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 585 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder (19 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 32 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
218 complaints name the power train component group (6 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 42,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Pathfinder model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Pathfinder Hybrid 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 28 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
93 complaints name the air bags component group (6 crashes, 0 fires, 13 injuries, median mileage at failure 10,000). NHTSA vehicle records
88 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 62,000). NHTSA vehicle records
69 complaints name the engine component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 55,000). NHTSA vehicle records
55 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 43,500). NHTSA vehicle records
49 complaints name the structure component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 51,500). NHTSA vehicle records
41 complaints name the brakes component group (9 crashes, 0 fires, 12 injuries, median mileage at failure 53,452). NHTSA vehicle records
34 complaints name the electrical system component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 35,750). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 22V420, filed June 13, 2022: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Hood › Latch. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V774, filed October 4, 2021: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu / Ecm) › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V020, filed January 20, 2021: Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V380, filed May 31, 2016: Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V244, filed April 26, 2016: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V681, filed October 20, 2015: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V033, filed January 26, 2015: Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge And Attachments. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V012, filed January 14, 2015: Service Brakes. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V229, filed May 2, 2014: Wheels › Lugs / Nuts / Bolts / Studs. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V138, filed March 25, 2014: Electrical System › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 13V445, filed October 17, 2013: Electrical System › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 13V456, filed September 26, 2013: Air Bags › Frontal. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Pathfinder 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Pathfinder 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Pathfinder Hybrid 4WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 27 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder with 2.5L 4-cylinder: rated 230 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 260 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2014 Nissan Pathfinder: problems, recalls and fuel economy