Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Nissan Pathfinder
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 575 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 #22V420000 Malfunctioning Hood Latch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V020000 Brake Light Switch Relay may Stick NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V380000 Brake Light Switch Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V244000 Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V681000 Air Bag may not Detect Passenger in Seat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V033000 Hood Release Cable Assembly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V012000 Front Hub Assembly Bolts May Loosen and Fall Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V229000 One Lug Nut per Right Side Wheel may be Loose NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V138000 Air Bag may not Detect Passenger in Seat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V445000 Increased Stopping Distance when using ABS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V456000 Frontal Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy Properly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 214 complaints
- Air Bags 92 complaints
- Unknown or Other 87 complaints
- Engine 62 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 54 complaints
- Structure 48 complaints
Of the 575 complaints on file, 19 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 575 complaints, owners report 32 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder faces significant reliability issues, notably with the power train and air bags, reflected in a high number of complaints. Several recalls for critical systems such as brakes and latches suggest potential safety risks, impacting the overall cost of ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | very common |
| air bag sensors | 50,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| brake system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| engine cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$700 | 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 pad replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Regular inspections of air bags
- Wheel alignment
- Battery check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual noises from transmission
- Persistent air bag warning light
- Brake pedal vibrations
- Frequent cooling system leaks
- Erratic electrical behavior
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.