2014 Nissan Pathfinder: engine failure

Filed Jun 9, 2024 · Transmission · KS

The CVT transmission just seized while driving. The car couldn’t move again and had to be towed home. This car has only 89,000 miles on it and I shouldn’t be having that issue and I’m being quoted $7000 to get if replaced. Nissan are doing a horrible job with their transmission and it’s not safe to be driving with that.

Filed Dec 16, 2022 · Engine · 100,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The contact stated that the check engine warning light would illuminate, and the engine would start to vibrate, causing the vehicle to become unstable while turning. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who replaced the engine control valve, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000

Filed Aug 13, 2022 · Transmission · KY

We have experienced a second CVT failure on the vehicle. While highway driving experienced significant loss power on the highway and "CVT Judder" as it has been described to me by the dealer. The condition was intermittent and temporary but became constant within days and is no longer safe to drive any distance. Car was purchased Certified Used in Spring 2017. By Fall 2018 first CVT failure occurred and was replaced under warranty. Summer 2022 second CVT failure and dealer is indicating out of warranty for repair so will be at my expense (~$6,000). We have had several major repairs to this vehicle both under warranty and outside- CVT replacement, axle seized, complete audio system replacement, catalytic converter replacement. I am attempting to contact Nissan Consumer Affairs for support but not hopeful given dealership response.

Filed Oct 10, 2019 · Engine · 83,000 miles · MD

I have a 2014 pathfinder, it started discharging massive amounts of white smoke from the tailpipe. I took it to my mechanic and they said that it needed a new engine. He explaned, that the oil rings are bad and oil is leaking in the engine and that the only solution was a new engine asap. My car has less than 83,000 miles. My mechanic said I could take the issue up with nissan directly and maybe they would help out because these cars are known to have this problem. I kept up with my maintenance. I'm absolutely disappointed and upset with this problem. It has to be a known manufacturing problem. This is a recurring issue that nissan is aware with and needs to address.

Filed Oct 2, 2019 · Engine · 47,500 miles · FL

2014 pathfinder started emitting lots of white smoke from tailpipe almost out of nowhere. Took it to the dealer and they said that it needed a new engine. Asked for a better explanation, and they said that fluids are getting into the cylinders and that the only solution was a new engine. Very short, would not explain any further. The car is about 5 months out of warranty, but under the warranty mileage. They said I could take the issue up with nissan directly and maybe they would help out. I kept up with my oil changes, kept fluids topped off. I'm completely besides myself with this problem. It has to be a manufacturing problem. Hoping to find that this is a recurring issue that nissan is familiar with and deciding to own up to.

Filed Jun 6, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 7,500 miles · NY · crash

Tl * the contact owns a 2014 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated while approaching a stop light the brakes seized and failed to engage. The steering wheel also became difficult to turn. The contact had to put the vehicle in park in order to stop the vehicle. The failure caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage were 7500. Updated 09/05/14*lj updated 09/12/2014