Nissan Pathfinder Complaints (2014)

586 consumer complaints on file.

#11486940September 28, 2022
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood unexpectedly opened, causing damage to the fender and front of the vehicle. Additionally, the hood detached and was unable to close properly. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,652.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484890September 16, 2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT
The contact's husband owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated during acceleration. Additionally, the steering wheel vibrated while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with CVT failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484304September 13, 2022
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated upon completing an oil change on the vehicle, the hood latch failed to close. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the hood latch was repaired. However, the failure had been reoccurring. The contact stated that the hood latch flew open several times while driving. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V420000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). However, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11482824September 4, 2022
POWER TRAIN
While driving down a four lane divided hwy, the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating despite the accelerator being pressed. A noise was heard ialong with severe vehicle studdering/vibration mmediately before the failure. Fortunately, i was able to coast into a parking lot without incident. However, had this transmission issue occurred 30sec earlier, i would have stalled out while turning left across oncoming traffic, potentially leading to a significant accident impacting myself and other drivers. Once into the parking lot, I tested the vehicle in various gear positions (low, 2wd, etc) and the vehicle would only respond when it was placed in reverse. I could not get the vehicle to accelerate forward or even obtain any engine rev when in a forward gear such as low, 2wd 4wd, etc. The vehicle has been towed to my mechanic's shop and he will conduct a full evaluation later this week. However, his initial diagnosis based on my description of the event, was that it was a transmission failure. I agree with his initial assessment particularly given the known transmission issues with this make/model year of the pathfinder. There was not any warning lamps at or before or even after the time of the event. The vehicle had experienced brief symptons of studdering in the recent weeks leading up to the failure. And the day prior, the vehicle experienced severe studdering and vehicle hesitation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11482551September 2, 2022
POWER TRAIN
We have experienced a second CVT failure on the vehicle. First one was on highway driving experienced significant loss power on the highway and "CVT Judder" as it has been described to me by the dealer. The condition was constant and would not allow my vehicle to accelerate and was running very high rpms and was no longer safe to drive any distance. Car was purchased Certified Used in March 2022, first bad transmission was in March 2022, failure occurred and was replaced under warranty. Then in April 2022 second CVT failure and dealer is indicating out of warranty for repair so will be at my expense $6,000+. We have had several major repairs to this vehicle both under warranty and outside- CVT replacement, rear axle, and also need catalytic converter replacement. I am attempting to contact Nissan Consumer Affairs for support but not hopeful given dealership response.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11482553September 2, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
We have experienced a second CVT failure on the vehicle. First one was on highway driving experienced significant loss power on the highway and "CVT Judder" as it has been described to me by the dealer. The condition was constant and would not allow my vehicle to accelerate and was running very high rpms and was no longer safe to drive any distance. Car was purchased Certified Used in March 2022, first bad transmission was in March 2022, failure occurred and was replaced under warranty. Then in April 2022 second CVT failure and dealer is indicating out of warranty for repair so will be at my expense $6,000+. We have had several major repairs to this vehicle both under warranty and outside- CVT replacement, rear axle, and also need catalytic converter replacement. I am attempting to contact Nissan Consumer Affairs for support but not hopeful given dealership response.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11482426September 1, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The transmission is shuttering hard, cutting power, bouncing rpms as it can't stop shuttering, has completely stopped moving the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11480156August 19, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the front driver's side interior door handle no longer functioned as needed, and the door could not be opened from inside the vehicle. The driver had to roll down the window and use the exterior door handle to open the door. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11479178August 13, 2022
POWER TRAIN
We have experienced a second CVT failure on the vehicle. While highway driving experienced significant loss power on the highway and "CVT Judder" as it has been described to me by the dealer. The condition was intermittent and temporary but became constant within days and is no longer safe to drive any distance. Car was purchased Certified Used in Spring 2017. By Fall 2018 first CVT failure occurred and was replaced under warranty. Summer 2022 second CVT failure and dealer is indicating out of warranty for repair so will be at my expense (~$6,000). We have had several major repairs to this vehicle both under warranty and outside- CVT replacement, axle seized, complete audio system replacement, catalytic converter replacement. I am attempting to contact Nissan Consumer Affairs for support but not hopeful given dealership response.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11478547August 10, 2022
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger sun visors would frequently drop down independently. The contact stated that the failure would impede his vision while driving at various speeds. The dealer was notified about the failure and gave him an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11478405August 9, 2022
POWER TRAIN
As I accelerate between 10-30 miles per hour the pathfinder shudders and skips. Once past 25-30mph the shuddering stops. I believe this is the same issue that countless other owners have dealt with the CVT needs replacement.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11478082August 7, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The vehicle continues to jolt and skip when accelerating trying to get onto the interstate or merge into traffic. This has been diagnosed as the cvt transmission which has had numerous complaints yet no recall has been done.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476793July 31, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The car violently jerks while accelerating from a stop or decelerating to a stop
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11475697July 25, 2022
STEERING, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became firm. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle would hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator after a complete stop. Additionally, the vehicle would shake as the engine would rev while idle without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474173July 15, 2022
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the hood unexpectedly opened, obstructing his view and causing him to swerve into oncoming traffic. The contact was able to pull over on the shoulder of the roadway. There was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The failure damaged the hood, fender, and body of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the dealer had canceled two scheduled appointments. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was made aware by Carfax that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V420000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11471799June 30, 2022
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, the hood flew open and crashed into the windshield, cracking the windshield. There was no injury sustained. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact closed the hood manually. The contact then drove to his residence. The vehicle was taken to Safelite where the windshield was replaced. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V420000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). However, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11470506June 22, 2022
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Tire size Continental Cross Contact 235/65/R18 LX 20. Three tires developed sidewall bubbles the fourth has tread breaking down. It was found during routine tire inspection at the car dealer. Tires have about 40,000 mile on them and rotated every 5,000. Contacted Continental and told them the problem. They were not very helpful. I purchased new tires because having 3 bubbles is unsafe. I went to Costco to purchase new tires. Will never buy Continetal tires again. If you have theses tires have them inspected frequently.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462869April 30, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Top rack is loose and the padding comes out while driving and hits car The compartment handle (where tire jack is) is always loose and doesn't lay flat
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462780April 29, 2022
POWER TRAIN
I purchased my car in March of 2018. It was still under the manufacturer warranty. Less than 3 months after having it and various trips to the dealership they had to rebuild my transmission. This was only at 46k miles. Fast forward to April of 2022 and my car is once again violently shuddering and has no power to pick up speed some times. I constantly pray that nothing happens to me or my family because of this. It is not safe. It does not shift correctly and shudders when it does decide to shift and then jerk into gear. There was a class action lawsuit apparently way before I purchased this car for these transmission issues. When I contacted Nissan directly and informed them of the issues I'm having yet again to which they informed me of some extended warranty that was in place for the Nissan Pathfinder that I was never informed of. Tired of paying out of pocket for an issue that Nissan is aware of. This is insane that people pay good money for vehicles and there has already been one class action lawsuit regarding these transmissions so what is it going to take before they recall the whole transmission? Is someone going to have to die before Nissan does what is right?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459860April 6, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
During rainy days, we get water in the car through the roof mounting. I was told at the dealership that it's from the manufactory I need a new roof mounting kit.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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