Still the early CVT years
The 2014 Pathfinder is better than the 2013 but still well above average. Owners report CVT problems, stalling on hybrids and air bag sensor faults.
Updated November 2026 · based on 585 owner complaints and 12 recalls
739 2.4x the Pathfinder average
12 free to fix at a dealer
Every Pathfinder year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2014 Pathfinder
Top problems and what they cost
CVT problems
Judder and stalling, including on Pathfinder Hybrid models.
Fix: CVT $3,500 to $5,000
Transmission and drivetrain
Passenger air bag sensor
Air bag warnings from the occupant sensor.
Fix: Free under recall 16V244
Air bags
Hood will not latch
Hood latch faults.
Fix: Free under recall 15V033
Structure
Recalls
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated.
If the brake override is activated, the driver will not be accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the lug nut becomes loose from not being properly tightened, it may fall off, allowing the other lug nuts to become loose, possibly resulting in a wheel s...
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated.
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...
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The under-torqued fasteners may result in a brake caliper separating from the wheel assembly causing a reduction in braking performance or reduced steering c...
The increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Continual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from realizing the vehicle is actually slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder
- Ask for CVT service history.A CVT is a gearless automatic transmission that uses a belt. Worn ones shudder, whine or slip, and replacing one often costs $3,000 to $5,000, so service records matter.Owners filed 81 complaints about CVT transmission problems on the 2014 Pathfinder, one of the worst years for it.
- Confirm recalls 14V229, 15V033 and 16V244 show as repaired.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2014 Pathfinder has 12 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Still the early CVT years. The 2014 Pathfinder is better than the 2013 but still well above average. Owners report CVT problems, stalling on hybrids and air bag sensor faults.
How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder have?
12 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2014 Nissan Pathfinder problems?
CVT problems; Passenger air bag sensor; Hood will not latch.
Crash rating shown for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.