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2014 Nissan Pathfinder Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 214 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder, 37% of all complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 42,000. No related recalls are listed in this data for the transmission complaints.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
214
37% of 574
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
42,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report violent shaking or juddering of the whole vehicle when accelerating from a stop or at low speed.
  • Several describe the CVT failing outright, sometimes requiring a second or third transmission replacement.
  • Some report the vehicle suddenly losing power or dropping from highway speed down to around 10 mph with the check engine light on.
  • Multiple complaints describe hesitation or stalling during turns or merges, creating a collision risk.
  • One owner reported smoke and a burning odor in the cabin traced to a transmission oil leak that required towing.
  • Owners describe persistent shudder under 30 mph that continued even after a software reprogram was performed.

When 2014 Nissan Pathfinder transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 18, 2013, latest Jul 14, 2026.

2014 Nissan Pathfinder transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter102013 Q42015 Q32017 Q22019 Q22021 Q12022 Q42024 Q32026 Q2
214 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2015 Q1 (10).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Pathfinder model year

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

  1. 201011 (28%)
  2. 20117 (16%)
  3. 20122 (9%)
  4. 2013370 (42%)
  5. 2014214 (37%)
  6. 201576 (24%)
  7. 20167 (7%)
  8. 201734 (18%)
  9. 201812 (16%)
  10. 20199 (12%)
  11. 20208 (17%)
  12. 202217 (13%)
  13. 202313 (13%)
  14. 20248 (10%)
  15. 20257 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder have?
NHTSA lists 214 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Pathfinder, which is 37% of the 574 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder transmission?
This data shows no related recalls listed specifically tied to the transmission complaints, though several complaint narratives reference a software reprogram some owners received.
At what mileage do 2014 Pathfinder transmission problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 42,000 miles.
Did the 2014 Pathfinder transmission problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2014 Pathfinder includes 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries.

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.