2014 Nissan Pathfinder: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Dec 9, 2024 · Transmission · TX

Hard time shifting from low gear to high gear when accelerating. Would shudder. In cruise control at 55 or higher would surge faster, slower. Finally, in cruise control, at 70 mph lost high gear, downshifted, rpms went very high. We slowed to a stop Pulled over, turned car off. Restarted. No forward gears, only reverse.

Filed Feb 19, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 54,306 miles · AZ

While driving on the freeway the accelerator would suddenly not respond becoming a life hazard to my family and myself and also other drivers behind my vehicle; the cruise control also stop operating when this occurs. Also the brake light would illuminate without the brake pedal being depressed and with the car being off.

Filed May 15, 2014 · Acceleration · 500 miles · IL

I am having problems with the cruise control on my new nissan pathfinder 2014. 1. Cruise control intermittently disengages going down a shallow but straight road. In a 3 to 4 mile driving stretch, it will, at times, disengage 2 to 3 times. 2. The 'set' and 'resume' toggle switch at times then does not re-engage the cruise control. The switch acts dead. I then have to switch off the cruise control and then switch it back on to have the toggles switch work but not always. 3. The cruise and set indicators on the instrument panel do not flicker. The nissan dealer carried out a test run and found the cruise control disengaging exactly as stated above. They replaced part #25550-3ks1a, switch assembly-ste, to resolve the problem but it did not. They reiterate that such a condition of cruise disengagement as stated in the owner's manual is considered normal and acceptable. Having read the owner's manual, I do not find any mention of the toggle switch intermittently acting dead after disengagement of the cruise control nor the high frequency of the disengagement. This condition is causing me to concentrate more on the instrument panel rather than on the road. I am repeatedly unsure whether the cruise is engaged or not. This distraction could result in a fatal accident. It''s like texting while driving. Either way, the end result would be an avoidable fatality(s).this condition clearly amounts to a road safety hazard. The manufacturer, by merely stating that the cruise may disengage driving down in hilly terrain cannot absolve itself of the responsibility for the safety of the occupants of the car. Such high frequency of cruise disengagement and toggle switch failure cannot be considered normal. More than likely a software design problem.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Airbags, Seat belts · AZ

A) at 9+ miles shifter mechanism not recognizing I was in drive mode or started with I-key error, graduated to obd code p0850 over the next few miles. I was told the fob needed to be programmed. Cruise control not working, turned out the shifter mechanism was at fault - does not recognize vehicle is in drive more or parked or neutral. B) passenger side air bag indicator not working noticed at approx. 120 miles. Was instructed the seat needed calibration. Seat calibrated. C) told the airbag: was told the issue was possibly the weight of the passenger, how the passenger sat in the seat etc. Later told the dtc code needed to be cleared. 3 hrs later was told the air bag control module needs to be replaced. D) passenger side airbag still not working at approx. 2500 miles. Intermittent after the airbag control module is replaced. E) airbag control module replaced - airbag indicator still not working correctly, nissan consumer affairs told me the car is not going to be recalled. I should get the vehicle fixed at a dealer. Still nissan does not think there is any major issue with the vehicle and it is not a lemon and should not be replaced. F) read all documents related to the recall notice on the federal safety agency's website. None of the documents mention the passenger side seat belt indicator (audio or visual indicator). Issue is when the passenger occupancy module fails, I believe the seat belt indicator is also not working correctly either. I wrote to nissan consumer affairs they do not seem to care, the federal safety agency [xxx] instructed me to file a complaint. I just want nissan to acknowledge and fix the seat belt issue along with the airbag so consumers are safe. I am not sure if the shifter is related or not but it is odd several electronic components failed. Dealer wants to replace all sensors, I do not think it will fix it. Nissan insists my vehicle is not involved in any campaign. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 25, 2014 · Transmission · 5,289 miles · FL

Please note the following: all 2013 2014 nissan pathfinders have a faulty transmission that shudders, vibrates, jerks, shakes.. When you slowly accelerate or when you come off the highway doing cruise control and then go to bumper to bumper traffic. When the car gets to about 8,000 there is no denying the problem. Nissan refuses to recall the car. They continue to ask that you bring the car in.. And they don't have the 1st clue on how to fix it.. Their answer is to give you another transmission and claim the problem is fixed. I had a 2013 the bought back the car and gave me a 2014 and guess what the car is still a piece of garbage. And now they refuse to acknowledge the defect the 2014 has. Stay away!!!!!!!