2014 Nissan PATHFINDER HYBRID
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2014 Nissan PATHFINDER HYBRID has 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan pathfinder hybrid. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled on multiple occasions. in addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was not getting accurate fuel mileage. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be.
14
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.2x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
TRANSMISSION
4 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT GETTING ACCURATE FUEL MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE
- • NISSAN CVT TRANSMISSION ISSUE PRIMARILY DURING ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, THE CVT TRANSMISSION BEHAVES ERRATICALLY. AT TIMES, ACCELERATION SEEMS NORMAL. AT OTHERS, THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT BE FOLLOWED BY A VIOLENT "THUD" AND WILD LURCH FORWARD OF THE VEHICLE. MY CONCERN A
- • I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED IN APRIL 2018. AFTER 50 DAYS OF USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUDDER WHEN ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS BEGAN INCONSISTENTLY AND THEN HAPPENED MORE OFTEN. AT THE SAME TIME ANOTHER ISSUE BEGAN. WHEN I WOULD BEGIN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, I WOULD PRESS MY FOOT ON THE GAS AN
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT GETTING ACCURATE FUEL MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
3 complaints- • SLAMMED ON BRAKES (EMERGENCY STOP) CENTER LANE OF HIGHWAY DUE TO CAR IN FRONT BEING CUT OFF. LARGE TRUCK BEHIND ME SO I TRIED TO IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATE TO AVOID BEING HIT FROM BEHIND. PRESSED GAS PEDAL TO FLOOR AND NOTHING HAPPENED! TOTALLY QUIET (ELECTRIC STILL ENGAGED) AND I WAS A SITTING DUCK! FO
- • I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED IN APRIL 2018. AFTER 50 DAYS OF USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUDDER WHEN ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS BEGAN INCONSISTENTLY AND THEN HAPPENED MORE OFTEN. AT THE SAME TIME ANOTHER ISSUE BEGAN. WHEN I WOULD BEGIN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, I WOULD PRESS MY FOOT ON THE GAS AN
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DARCARS NISSAN (LOCATED AT 15911 INDIANOLA DR, ROCKVILLE, MD 20855, (301)
“SLAMMED ON BRAKES (EMERGENCY STOP) CENTER LANE OF HIGHWAY DUE TO CAR IN FRONT BEING CUT OFF. LARGE TRUCK BEHIND ME SO I TRIED TO IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATE TO AVOID BEING HIT FROM BEHIND. PRESSED GAS PEDAL TO FLOOR AND NOTHING HAPPENED! TOTALLY QUIET (ELECTRIC STILL ENGAGED) AND I WAS A SITTING DUCK! FO”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
2 complaints- • I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED IN APRIL 2018. AFTER 50 DAYS OF USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUDDER WHEN ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS BEGAN INCONSISTENTLY AND THEN HAPPENED MORE OFTEN. AT THE SAME TIME ANOTHER ISSUE BEGAN. WHEN I WOULD BEGIN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, I WOULD PRESS MY FOOT ON THE GAS AN
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DARCARS NISSAN (LOCATED AT 15911 INDIANOLA DR, ROCKVILLE, MD 20855, (301)
“I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED IN APRIL 2018. AFTER 50 DAYS OF USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUDDER WHEN ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS BEGAN INCONSISTENTLY AND THEN HAPPENED MORE OFTEN. AT THE SAME TIME ANOTHER ISSUE BEGAN. WHEN I WOULD BEGIN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, I WOULD PRESS MY FOOT ON THE GAS AN”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
1 complaints- • WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT* TURNED ON INDICATING THE AIR BAG WAS TURNED OFF WHILE MY WIFE THE PASSENGER WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT WITH THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED CORRECTLY. WHEN I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND TURNED IT ON THE AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT TURNED OFF. 06/06/2014 N
“WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT* TURNED ON INDICATING THE AIR BAG WAS TURNED OFF WHILE MY WIFE THE PASSENGER WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT WITH THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED CORRECTLY. WHEN I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND TURNED IT ON THE AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT TURNED OFF. 06/06/2014 N”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BODY/STRUCTURE
1 complaints- • IN REAR DOOR (WITH AN AUTOMATIC LIFT GATE) UNABLE TO LOCK/CLOSE BACK DOOR WITHOUT MANUALLY TYING IT DOWN. TOLD IT WAS PREMATURELY RUSTED. ALSO REGARDING REAR DOOR: INITIALLY WITH REPETITIVE CLOSING BY ITSELF. WOULD OPEN AND THEN AUTOMATICALLY RE CLOSE. HIT MY WIFE ON THE HEAD (MINOR INJURY
“IN REAR DOOR (WITH AN AUTOMATIC LIFT GATE) UNABLE TO LOCK/CLOSE BACK DOOR WITHOUT MANUALLY TYING IT DOWN. TOLD IT WAS PREMATURELY RUSTED. ALSO REGARDING REAR DOOR: INITIALLY WITH REPETITIVE CLOSING BY ITSELF. WOULD OPEN AND THEN AUTOMATICALLY RE CLOSE. HIT MY WIFE ON THE HEAD (MINOR INJURY”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 14 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐TRANSMISSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT GETTING ACCURATE FUEL MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: SLAMMED ON BRAKES (EMERGENCY STOP) CENTER LANE OF HIGHWAY DUE TO CAR IN FRONT BEING CUT OFF. LARGE TRUCK BEHIND ME SO I TRIED TO IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATE TO AVOID BEING HIT FROM BEHIND. PRESSED GAS PEDAL TO FLOOR AND NOTHING HAPPENED! TOTALLY QUIET (ELECTRIC STILL ENGAGED) AND I WAS A SITTING DUCK! FO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED IN APRIL 2018. AFTER 50 DAYS OF USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUDDER WHEN ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS BEGAN INCONSISTENTLY AND THEN HAPPENED MORE OFTEN. AT THE SAME TIME ANOTHER ISSUE BEGAN. WHEN I WOULD BEGIN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, I WOULD PRESS MY FOOT ON THE GAS AN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐AIR BAGS: WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT* TURNED ON INDICATING THE AIR BAG WAS TURNED OFF WHILE MY WIFE THE PASSENGER WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT WITH THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED CORRECTLY. WHEN I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND TURNED IT ON THE AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT TURNED OFF. 06/06/2014 N
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Nissan PATHFINDER HYBRID — Year Comparison
How does 2014 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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