2014 Nissan Pathfinder Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 39 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder, 7% of its 574 total complaints for the year. Three related recalls cover a faulty brake light switch relay and an ABS reprogramming issue, and the median mileage at failure is 39,500.
- Electrical System complaints
- 39
- 7% of 574
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 39,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Brake lights stay on continuously even with the engine off or without the brake pedal pressed, sometimes tied to a faulty brake light switch relay.
- Door locks engage on their own with the key fob still inside the vehicle, in some cases trapping a child inside.
- Power liftgate opens or closes unexpectedly on its own, including sudden closure near people standing behind the vehicle.
- Dashboard electronics glitch together, with the radio, odometer, fuel gauge, and parking brake sensor turning on and off or showing incorrect readings.
- Shifter or shift lock solenoid malfunctions, making it hard to move the gear selector out of park or between drive and reverse.
- Brake pedal fails to respond or delays stopping the vehicle, in some cases while a recall repair was pending.
When 2014 Nissan Pathfinder electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 9, 2013, latest Jul 1, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder
- NHTSA 21V020000Jan 20, 2021Electrical System264,431 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. The location of the brake light switch may cause the brake light switch relay to repeatedly open and close. Overtime, this can cause the relay to stick in the "ON" position, with the brake lights remaining illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, this may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "Park" position, without depressing the brake pedal.
Risk: Continual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from realizing the vehicle is actually slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash. With the brake override activated, the driver will not be able to accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. The driver can shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, either re-install the brake light switch or swap positions with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) switch; depending on the model year vehicle. In addition, the brake light relay will be replaced with a new one. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall PC786. Note: this recall supersedes 16V-380.
- NHTSA 16V380000May 31, 2016Electrical System79,853 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to June 13, 2013. The brake light switch may have been installed incorrectly causing the relay to make intermittent contact and repeatedly cycle. This may result in the relay remaining in the "ON" position, causing the brake lights to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, the brake light switch may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "Park" position, without depressing the brake pedal.
Risk: If the brake override is activated, the driver will not be accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. If the brake lights remain illuminated, other drivers may fail to stop when the vehicle actually brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. If the driver inadvertently shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and, as necessary, replace the relay, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
- NHTSA 13V445000Oct 17, 2013Electrical System151,695 vehicles
Electrical system:software
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured April 18, 2012, through September 20, 2013; model year 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through January 16, 2013; and model year 2014 Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured January 17, 2013, through September 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, during light braking on rough roads, the antilock brake system (ABS) brake pressure output software may lead to an increase in stopping distance.
Risk: The increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Electrical System complaints by Pathfinder model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical system complaints on the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?
- NHTSA lists 39 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Pathfinder, which is 7% of the 574 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: campaign 21V020000 and 16V380000 both address a brake light switch relay that can repeatedly open and close, and campaign 13V445000 covers an ABS reprogramming fix.
- At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up on the 2014 Pathfinder?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2014 Pathfinder is 39,500 miles.
- Do the electrical issues involve crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this electrical system category for the 2014 Pathfinder includes 4 crashes and 5 injuries, with no fires reported.