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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%)

Chart based on 81 repairs.
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2014 Nissan Pathfinder repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 49 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

supercharged 230hp 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT 4WD

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States
Mar 2015 - Feb 2023
Dec 2015

32000 mi
Exhaust thermal sensor replacement 
Nov 2020

142000 mi

US $350
had to replace catalytic converter 
Jun 2022

165000 mi

US $300
VTC solenoids cleaning 
Aug 2022

170000 mi

US $700
timing chain was stretched out and this affected valves timing, while replacing timing chain it was discovered that balancer chain was broken in pieces and was replaced too. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Washington, United States
Mar 2015 - Jan 2019
Mar 2015

14000 mi
Missing cover under bonnet. 

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2014 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

Nissan Pathfinder in South Carolina, United States
Apr 2014 - Dec 2014
Jun 2014

2000 mi
Rear access button for smart key system not working. 
Jul 2014

4000 mi
Rear access switch replaced. Now needs body control module replaced 
Aug 2014

4800 mi
Transmission judder and shakes at low speeds. Dealer unable to replicate Replaced body control module Both rear brake lights out 
Dec 2014

9000 mi
Dealer could never replicate the judder. This was a major reason we decided to replace the Pathfinder. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States
Dec 2014 - Sep 2018
Jan 2015

17000 mi
Weatherstripping around doors replaced, covered under service bulletin. 
Feb 2015

17700 mi
Hood shaking and sunroof squeaking 
Aug 2015

23000 mi

US $140
Fuel Filler cap failed and was replaced under warranty 
Dec 2016

40000 mi

US $224
rear brake job 
Dec 2017

55000 mi

US $210
Front Brake Job 
Aug 2018

64000 mi

US $1300
One Front strut failed. Replaced both front struts 
Nissan Pathfinder in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2014 - Nov 2018
Sep 2016

16000 mi
Small plastic cover for seat adjuster has broken. Nissan says part was unavailable and reportedly ordered but no call has been received regarding the part at this time. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Georgia, United States
Aug 2014 - May 2021
Apr 2017

36000 mi

US $230
Rear brake pad replacement 
Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States
Oct 2013 - Nov 2013
Nov 2013

4000 mi
shudderring issue with the vehicle. Dealer determined it needed a new CVT transmission. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Florida, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
Dec 2013

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. 
Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States
Nov 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016

26000 mi
Loose molding on the roof 
Jan 2017

27000 mi
Right front door trim came loose. Glued down. Right front door lock actuator failed. Replaced. Parking brake wouldn't hold the car. Readjusted. 
Jun 2017

29000 mi
Rear hatch door gets stuck sometime. Dealer lubricated, but problem persists. Will need to go back to dealer. 
Jul 2017

30000 mi
Rear hatch door still gets stuck sometimes. Dealer replaced struts, lock, but this didn't help. 

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2014 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT 4WD

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2016 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016

31000 mi

C $3500
Power Steering Pump System Failed At 45,000 km. They diagnosed it after keeping the car for half a day and then three weeks later I had to give the car in for a replacement. Car stayed in the workshop for 2 days. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Utah, United States
Apr 2016 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

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. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Florida, United States
Nov 2016 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017

39000 mi
Sun roof railing not working properly 
Nissan Pathfinder in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2015 - May 2017
May 2016

19700 mi
Engine mounts 
Jul 2016

21500 mi
Wheel bearings rear making noise. Replaced on one side under warranty 
Sep 2016

24000 mi
Wheel bearing rear, other side. Making grinding noise. Replaced under warranty. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Arizona, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015

33000 mi
Collapsed front engine mount Driver visor broken 
Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2014 - Oct 2016
Oct 2014

9400 mi
Fan went off balance and was causing excessive vibrations. Stopped day before appointment, but an inspection showed that something had passed through the fan, but no repair was needed as object was now gone and there was no damage observed. 
Jun 2016

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. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2014 - May 2017
May 2015

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. 
May 2016

24000 mi
The rear parking sensors failed in very cold weather - the control module was replaced. See TSB NTB14-078a 
Aug 2016

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 
Dec 2016

28000 mi
Weatherstrip on roofrails was coming loose. This was addressed by TSB BX4BVAA 1.1 CVT Update per Recall PC5001 PC500C 1.0 I think this was a CVT controller flash re-programming Door lock actuator making a Buzz when unlocking. The lock actuator in the drivers side rear door and the fuel filler door were replaced. 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 Drivers sun visor popping when going up or down. Dealer replaced the drivers side sun visor. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Manitoba, Canada
Nov 2013 - Jul 2022
Apr 2014

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! 
Jan 2015

C $100
I received the following error on the dash: "Parking Sensor Error: See Owners Manual". I found the following info online which helped the dealership pinpoint the issue. http://goo.gl/nlkpPt They have ordered a new Sonar Control Unit for me. 
Dec 2015

22940 mi
Leaking gasket 
Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2014 - Sep 2021
Dec 2015

24800 mi
Key would not lock/unlock doors and back hatch Replaced faulty Electronic Key 
Jul 2016

30260 mi
Replaced passenger side front wheel bearing, worn. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014

14880 mi
Fog light lamp replaced 
Sep 2014

19840 mi
Jerky transmission-converter locking device not holding. The problem has been repaired but still under observation. 
Nov 2015

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. 
Aug 2017

75020 mi

C $2800
leaking transfer case assembly and right-hand drive shaft replaced by new units, recall No-start condition, battery checked. Vehicle towed to dealer for repairs. The starter motor was defective and was replaced. 
Nov 2021

128960 mi

C $600
Reg service plus repairs to rh. half shaft seal 
Nissan Pathfinder in Connecticut, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015

28000 mi
Rear hatch kept closing immediately upon opening. Dealer said defective struts. Replaced under warrenty 
Jun 2018

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 
Nissan Pathfinder in Manitoba, Canada
Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014

1240 mi
Rattle from the rear passenger side when over 100km/h and cross wind or head wind. 
Jul 2014

1840 mi
The exhaust cover was loose and had to be secured to keep it from rattling during a cross wind. 
May 2015

8540 mi
The analog gas guage is inaccurate. It reads anywhere from 1/3 to 1/2 a tank when there is only about 10l left in the tank and the electronic low fuel km left to empty signal is showing ----. Very poor AM/FM radio reception. When on the highway the signal is very poor, even when close to the transmitter. They checked the antenna connection and all was good. Could not replicate but was in the shop. 
Sep 2015

11160 mi
The analog fuel gauge is inaccurate. Dealer confirmed that there is a service bulletin and new part needs to be ordered. Will be covered by warranty. 
Apr 2016

18600 mi
Repeated problem with the analog gas gauge being inaccurate. Pursuant to a service bulletin the Instrument Cluster was already replaced. Last time I was in they said it would have to be replaced again. Fortunately, when I made the appointment, with about a month on warranty, the service writer took the time to think about the issue and concluded the problem was likely with the sending unit on the fuel tank. Low and behold when they went to replace the sending unit they found it was broken such that the float could get hung up. Why this wasn't checked earlier, I don't know. 
Jun 2016

14260 mi
The analog gas gauge was very unreliable. Nissan replaced the instrument cluster in an attempt to remedy it. 
Nov 2016

16400 mi
Gas gauge is acting up again. Shows empty even after fill. The instrument cluster needs to be replaced. 
Apr 2017

18600 mi
The FM radio was not working well. It would go to static even when a signal was present. The entire radio/nav system was replaced on warranty. The gas gauge was not accurate. After having already replaced the instrument cluster, and multiple complaints from me, someone finally figured it might be the sending unit. They looked under the vehicle and found out that the lever in the tank which was to read the level was bent and jamming. They replaced it. Now it works fine. The gaskets which run parallel to the roof rails were lifting and loose. They were replaced and reinstalled. 
Sep 2017

22320 mi

C $100
When the rear hatch was opening there was a loud clunking noise. The dealership cleaned around the gaskets and believe that the gaskets were dirty and catching on the door. This resolved the problem temporarily but now it is back. 
May 2018

26660 mi

C $200
The rear hatch was clunking when opened. It was the rear spoiler interfering with the hatch when it opened. Spoiler adjusted to resolve the issue. 
Jun 2018

27280 mi

C $1052
Rear shocks were leaking and needed to be replaced. Rear brake pads needed to be replaced. 
Jun 2020

34100 mi
Transmission was replaced due to judder. Secret warranty applied so no cost. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Maryland, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Jul 2015

19000 mi
Cap gad light would not go off, sensor replaced.  And trim on roof rack came off 
Nissan Pathfinder in Illinois, United States
May 2014 - Feb 2019
Sep 2015

14000 mi
Rear chrome bumper guard gasket came loose near the seam in middle and entire chrome bumper guard was replaced 
Mar 2017

30000 mi

US $220
Brake Job on rear brakes Weather stripping on roof needed to be replaced. 
Apr 2017

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. 

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