Most common 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid problems
Share of the 10 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid complaints by model year
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid recalls (3)
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM) › Software
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.
Remedy: 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…
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
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…
Remedy: 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,…
Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments
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…
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid:
Occupant Classification System Failure
In April 2014, Nissan North America launched Safety Recall 14V-138 to address problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) algorithm in the following vehicles: model year (MY) 2013-2014 Nissan Altima, Pathfinder, Sentra and LEAF; MY 2013 Infiniti JX35; MY 2014 Infiniti QX60 and Q50; and MY 2013 Nissan NV 200/Taxi vehicles.According to Nissan, the OCS may misclassify adult front passenger occupants and turn…
Hood Latch/Bell Crank Assembly
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this preliminary evaluation to investigate consumer complaints alleging hood latch failures occurring on certain model year (MY) 2013-2016 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. Complaints received indicated a sudden and unexpected opening of the hood while the vehicle was in motion, blocking the driver's visibility.During this investigation Nissan collected parts from the field…
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
What 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
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 and the vehicle would not respond and then after a few seconds would jolt forward. The vehicle was taken in and they could not replicate the issue right away but apparently fixed something with the mass air flow sensor. The next day, while driving at highway speeds, it began to shudder more heavily. While trying to park, moving at slow speeds, the vehicle abruptly came to a hault and stopped moving. It felt like the engine was about to fall out of the car. All warning lights appeared. The car was restarted and one warning light remained. …
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 bang sound and the vehicle seized. The vehicle would not shift into reverse or drive. The vehicle was towed to two different dealers at the contact's expense. The first unknown dealer charged $300 to tow the vehicle and did not have a certified Hybrid technician to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to route 46 Nissan (440 us-46, totowa, nj 07512, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that a new transmission was needed. The first transmission replacement was at 60,000 miles with a warranty for up to 100,000 miles. The second transmission was replaced at 125,000 miles. …
Fuel & propulsion system
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 and the vehicle would not respond and then after a few seconds would jolt forward. The vehicle was taken in and they could not replicate the issue right away but apparently fixed something with the mass air flow sensor. The next day, while driving at highway speeds, it began to shudder more heavily. While trying to park, moving at slow speeds, the vehicle abruptly came to a hault and stopped moving. It felt like the engine was about to fall out of the car. All warning lights appeared. The car was restarted and one warning light remained. …
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, [phone]) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that it May take one business day to fully diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred twice. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl supercharged hybrid | CVT | FWD | 25 / 28 / 26 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl supercharged hybrid | CVT | 4WD | 25 / 27 / 26 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the Pathfinder Hybrid to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid?
The transmission & drivetrain — 4 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (3) and engine & cooling (2).
How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, the most recent from October 4, 2021 (software). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 25,000 miles; 71% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.