2014 Nissan Pathfinder Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

62Engine complaints

10.8%Of all 574 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN212 · 36.9%

AIR BAGS92 · 16%

Unspecified / other87 · 15.2%

ENGINE62 · 10.8%

VISIBILITY/WIPER54 · 9.4%

Share of the 574 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder overview page.

What owners report

“I PURCHASED A 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER AS USED VEHICLE IN SEPTEMBER 2015. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE MY WIFE HAS COMPLAINED ABOUT THE VEHICLE SHUDDERING AT…”NHTSA complaint 10872693 — filed 06/06/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED…”NHTSA complaint 10747430 — filed 08/10/2015

“WE ARE GRANDPARENTS TO 16 GRANDCHILDREN. WE BOUGHT OUR 2014 PATHFINDER FEBRUARY 21, 2015 SO WE WOULD BE ABLE TO TAKE SOME OF GRANDCHILDREN ON…”NHTSA complaint 10706136 — filed 04/16/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder: 62 of 574 complaints on file (10.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder have in total?

574 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 32 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.