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2014 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder, 3% of all complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 58,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this fuel system issue.

Fuel System complaints
15
3% of 574
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
58,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the fuel gauge reading inaccurately, dropping suddenly from a higher estimated range to a much lower one within a short drive.
  • Some owners describe the fuel gauge display stalling at a low estimated range for many miles before changing again, making it hard to judge remaining fuel.
  • One owner reported the loose fuel cap warning light illuminating along with violent shaking of the vehicle while decelerating to turn.
  • One owner described sudden loss of acceleration while driving at highway speed, with the vehicle failing to advance despite pressing the pedal.

When 2014 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint May 19, 2014, latest Feb 26, 2025.

2014 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2014Jun 2016Feb 2019Sep 2019Dec 2021Jun 2023Sep 2023
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Feb 2025; peak Dec 2021 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Pathfinder model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005276 (26%)
  2. 2006231 (28%)
  3. 2007119 (21%)
  4. 200881 (25%)
  5. 20092 (5%)
  6. 20103 (8%)
  7. 20111 (2%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 201326 (3%)
  10. 201415 (3%)
  11. 201511 (3%)
  12. 20161 (1%)
  13. 20178 (4%)
  14. 20182 (3%)
  15. 20194 (5%)
  16. 20204 (8%)
  17. 20225 (4%)
  18. 202323 (22%)
  19. 20243 (4%)
  20. 20253 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?
NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Pathfinder, which is 3% of the 574 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system issue.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported fuel system complaints is 58,000 miles.
Have fuel system complaints caused crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to fuel system complaints for the 2014 Pathfinder.
What kind of fuel system issues do owners describe?
Owners most often describe inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge readings, along with isolated reports of stalling or loss of acceleration.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.