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2014 Nissan Pathfinder repairs by problem area

Engine (9%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (25%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (21%)

Other (6%)

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2014 Nissan Pathfinder transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (82%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

2000 mi Whole CVT and torque converter replacement after three straight days of "shuddering" at low (20-30mph) speeds. Dealer had to keep it a few days to replicate problem, but transmission replacement only took one day once they did reproduce it. 
4800 mi Transmission judder and shakes at low speeds. Dealer unable to replicate 
9000 mi Dealer could never replicate the judder. This was a major reason we decided to replace the Pathfinder. 
4000 mi shudderring issue with the vehicle. Dealer determined it needed a new CVT transmission. 

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2014 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT 4WD

74000 mi

US $2000
Replaced rear differential. 4wd had clunked while driving. Also reflashed transmission. Rear hatch motor broken, but did not repair because cost was $900 
78000 mi CVT Failed due to overheating. With warranty extension from Nissan to 7yr 84k miles, the transmission was rebuilt. Over a 3k bill covered by warranty. 
34100 mi Transmission was replaced due to judder. Secret warranty applied so no cost. 
31000 mi There was a recall for the transmission. It was a programming update. After the update was performed they found a problem with CVT transmission and had to drop the CVT out of car and replace some valves. 
19840 mi Jerky transmission-converter locking device not holding. The problem has been repaired but still under observation. 
40920 mi Transmission replaced under warranty as the judder experienced over two years yielded a failure code. Dealer did an excellent job in completing this repair. 
75020 mi

C $2800
leaking transfer case assembly and right-hand drive shaft replaced by new units, recall 
128960 mi

C $600
Reg service plus repairs to rh. half shaft seal 
2680 mi When driving between 35-50 km/h the car would shudder, sometimes quite badly. It would happen only during light acceleration, often when turning at a light or in a roundabout. They wound up replacing THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION! 
22940 mi Leaking gasket 
11400 mi The dealer reprogrammed the CVT - apparently to give better diagnostic data if/when we have an issue. I think this was a TSB. 
26000 mi At low speeds/accelerating we are experiencing transmission Judder. Initially the dealer told me he was replacing the valve body, however instead just flashed the transmission software per Nissan NTB15-014b, judder still present. While driving at low speeds and turning left or right, as if pulling into a parking space at the mall - the driveline binds as if the AWD system is locked. The dealer is telling me that this is normal when the 4x4i selector is in AUTO 
28000 mi CVT Update per Recall PC5001 PC500C 1.0 I think this was a CVT controller flash re-programming While driving at low speeds and turning left or right, as if pulling into a parking space at the mall - the driveline binds as if the AWD system is locked. The dealer replaced part 38761-3KA0B Coupling assbly just near the rear differential 
24180 mi Replace electronic coupling assembly in rear drivetrain (between driveshaft and rear differential) under NTB10-029C to eliminate a thumping sound from the rear end when making tight turns. 

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2014 Nissan Pathfinder Transmission Problems

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