2014 Nissan Pathfinder Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 66 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder, 11% of all complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. Two related recalls cover the hood latch system, and owners reported 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries tied to this area.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 66
- 11% of 574
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 60,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Hoods unlatch or shake at highway speeds, in some cases striking the windshield and roof.
- Rear subframes rust through, leading to suspension failure and an unsafe-to-drive condition.
- Sun visors snap, hang loosely, or flop down while driving instead of staying upright.
- Tailgate struts fail at the lower bracket, letting the tailgate drop unexpectedly.
- Water leaks into the cabin through the roof mounting during rain.
- Secondary hood latch or release mechanism malfunctions, related to two Nissan recalls.
When 2014 Nissan Pathfinder body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 27, 2014, latest Jun 29, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder
- NHTSA 22V420000Jun 13, 2022Structure & Body322,671 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles. On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured, position when the hood is closed.
Risk: An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are R22A2 R22A3 and R24B7.
- NHTSA 15V033000Jan 26, 2015Structure & Body170,665 vehicles
Structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to November 18, 2013, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured November 29, 2011, to June 14, 2013, and 2014 QX60 vehicles manufactured May 16, 2013, to November 18, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013. In the affected vehicles the hood release cable assembly may have been installed incorrectly preventing the latching claw from fully engaging. The secondary latch may remain in the open position when the hood is closed.
Risk: If the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during operation of the vehicle, it could cause the hood to open during vehicle operation impairing the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Structure & Body complaints by Pathfinder model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder have?
- NHTSA lists 66 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 model year, which is 11% of all 574 complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder hood?
- Yes. Recall 22V420000 covers a secondary hood latch that may stay unlatched, and recall 15V033000 addresses the hood release mechanism angle on 2013-2014 Pathfinders.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2014 Pathfinder?
- The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 60,000 miles.
- Did the 2014 Pathfinder's Structure & Body issues cause any injuries or fires?
- NHTSA records show 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Pathfinder.
- Is the Structure & Body complaint rate higher in 2014 than other Pathfinder years?
- The 2014 Pathfinder's 11% share is similar to 2013 (11%) but higher than most later years like 2017 (4%) and 2018 (3%), though lower than 2022's 16%.