CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Nissan Pathfinder has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 576 complaints with NHTSA, including 19 crashes, 3 fires, 32 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (216 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 5 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2014 Nissan Pathfinder recalls
Hood May Stay Unlatched and Pop Open While Driving
Certain Pathfinder vehicles have a secondary hood latch that can malfunction and stay in the unlatched, unsecured position even when the hood appears closed.
Brake lights may stay on or shifting may be possible without the brake
The brake light switch on certain vehicles may be mounted in a position that causes the brake light switch relay to repeatedly open and close.
Brake Lights May Stay On or Shifter May Release Without Brake
Some 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinders built between June 2012 and June 2013 may have a brake light switch installed incorrectly.
Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash
The front passenger occupant classification system can wrongly read an adult as a child, or read an occupied seat as empty.
Passenger Airbag May Stay Off With an Adult Seated
The occupant classification system in these vehicles may have been fitted with an incorrect control unit during a prior repair.
Hood May Open While Driving, Blocking Driver's View
The hood release cable on these vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, so the latching claw does not fully engage.
Loose Front Brake Bolts Could Cause Braking Loss
Some 2014-2015 Nissan Rogue, Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles built in a specific production window may have front wheel hub assembly fasteners that were not tightened to the proper torque during assembly.
Most common 2014 Nissan Pathfinder problems
Problem areas named in the 576 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 216 |
| Air Bags | 93 |
| Unknown Or Other | 87 |
| Engine | 62 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 54 |
| Structure | 48 |
| Service Brakes | 39 |
| Electrical System | 33 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 |
| Suspension | 15 |
What owners report
Rear subframe completely rotted through causing excessive tire wear and very poor handling with the car only having 150,000 miles on it and the transmission shutters even with the recommended transmission oil changes and also the brake light switch will fail and I wonât be able to accelerate I thought I was buying a nice trustworthy car for my daughter but nothing but problems!
Rear suspension cross member has virtually rusted through where the trailing arm attaches. If the cross member actually separates, the rear wheel will ride largely free and the driver will likely lose control of the vehicle. While slowing down on the expressway, I could feel the movement in the rear end of my vehicle. Upon inspection, I found the rusted cross member and the significant play in what should not have been moving.
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 were about to go around the pathfinder. The vehicle also may have blown the transmission. Unknown damage right now. But the pathfinder stalled out two times while driving it before it shut totally down on the hwy. I had contacted Nissan and we never got together on a date and time
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 replaced it in 2024 for free. Since I refused to make any more repairs on the car they would not replace the transmission and so the car became dangerous to drive. I have reached out to Nissan Corporate several times. I have filed complaints with my county and state Consumer Prote
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 that the leak was not coming from the roof. The dealer and the manufacturer were not yet contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.
2014 Nissan Pathfinder safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 4 | 5 | 4 (17.9% rollover risk) |
| 2014 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 4 | 5 | 4 (17.4% rollover risk) |
2014 Nissan Pathfinder questions
Does the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder: Hood May Stay Unlatched and Pop Open While Driving; Brake lights may stay on or shifting may be possible without the brake; Brake Lights May Stay On or Shifter May Release Without Brake; Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash; Passenger Airbag May Stay Off With an Adult Seated. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?
Based on 576 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (216), Air Bags (93), Unknown Or Other (87).
How safe is the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder up to 5 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Nissan Pathfinder has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.