The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder has a elevated safety risk profile with 6 recall campaigns and 566 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

566

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

15V0330002015-26-01

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

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.

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.

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13V4450002013-17-10

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

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.

The increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.

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16V3800002016-31-05

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

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.

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.

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13V4560002013-26-09

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.

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.

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21V0200002021-20-01

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

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.

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.

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22V4200002022-13-06

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

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.

An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 566 owners have filed complaints about the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. POWER TRAIN issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Power Train149

02Air Bags68

03Unknown Or Other63

04Visibility/wiper38

05Structure31

566 total across 1 model years (2014–2014)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Nissan Pathfinder Fuel Economy

21–26mpg combined

19-25city

25-28hwy

$1,700-$2,100/yr

Across 4 configurations, the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder returns 21–26 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Pathfinder Hybrid 2WD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl Supercharged · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city28 hwy~$1,700/yr7/10 Clean

Pathfinder Hybrid 4WD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl Supercharged · 4-Wheel Drive

25 city27 hwy~$1,700/yr7/10 Clean

Pathfinder 2WD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

22mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

Pathfinder 4WD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2014 Nissan Pathfinder

38States

27%in top 3

14% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 38 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

1,74914%

FLFlorida

1,0368%

MOMissouri

6075%

TNTennessee

5925%

AZArizona

5775%

PAPennsylvania

5644%

GAGeorgia

5364%

ILIllinois

4904%

CACalifornia

4684%

DEDelaware

4373%

NCNorth Carolina

4263%

DCWashington DC

4033%

MDMaryland

3703%

NYNew York

3303%

OKOklahoma

2852%

OHOhio

2622%

NJNew Jersey

2462%

MNMinnesota

2292%

NHNew Hampshire

2122%

CO212

MA178

MI175

RI172

NV171

LA166

WI141

AR138

WA138

CT128

OR125

IN119

NE104

UT92

AL91

SC91

KY88

NM80

MS67

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2014.

Buying a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder a good car to buy?

The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder has 6 recalls on record. There are 6 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is power train, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?

There are 6 documented recalls for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?

Fuel economy ranges from 21 to 26 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $481 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?

POWER TRAIN is the number-one complaint area for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder, based on 566 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.