2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pathfinder Hybrid years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid. That is the most of any Pathfinder Hybrid model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 43,650 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 10owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 40% | 43,650 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 30% | 55,650 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 20% | 55,650 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% | 11,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 10% | 4,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid recalls (3)
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Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software; hybrid propulsion system
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid, and 2014-2017 INFINITI QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may shut down the hybrid system and the engine under certain conditions, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R21B4 and R21B5.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Hood Latch/Bell Crank Assembly (PE21022) — opened Dec 9, 2021, closed Jul 8, 2022, led to recall 22V420000.
- Occupant Classification System Failure (RQ15001) — opened Mar 18, 2015, closed Sep 1, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. THE CONTACT WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THE REPAIR COSTS FOR THE THIRD TRANSMISSION WOULD EXCEED $5,000. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT HEARD A…
The sun visor on the drivers side is causing a safety hazard. The plastic part inside of the visor flat panel has broken and cannot hold up the visor as it is supposed to, or as designed to function. Before it flopped down completely, it used to make a large and strange clicking noise whenever the…
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…
Both drivers and passengers side sun-visors will not stay up against the ceiling, or against the windshield, and drop down into my line of sight, which makes it a hazard while driving because it will not stay in place. Myself and hitting our head on them. It obstructs my view while driving even…
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…
Other Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Pathfinder Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Pathfinder Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 10 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid?
Owners most often report power train, fuel/propulsion system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pathfinder Hybrid model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.