Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V774000 HPCM Software May Cause Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V244000 Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V033000 Hood Release Cable Assembly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid is plagued by powertrain and hybrid system issues, leading to a below-average rating. Frequent complaints about the powertrain, engine, and fuel system are compounded by recalls related to potential loss of drive power and airbag sensor issues, highlighting reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $2,000–$4,000 | common |
| Powertrain | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| HPCM software | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
| Airbag sensor | 50,000–70,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid service
- Tire rotations and balances
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Hybrid system errors
- Powertrain vibrations
- Hybrid battery degradation
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.