Transmission failure problems of the 2014 nissan pathfinder. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Repairing or updating your 2014 nissan pathfinder with oem parts ensures that same excitement for the full life of your nissan. Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter. Transmission failure problems of the 2014 nissan altima. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Nissan makes reliable engines, but their automatic transmission and especially the continuously variable transmissions cvt have been a weak point for years. Nissan is recalling certain model year 20 2014 nissan pathfinder vehicles manufactured april 18, 2012, through september 20, 20. Icalled nissan usa and after making me wait 2 days, they said i was sol. Nissan pathfinder xterra transmission valve body removal and repair duration. Nissan usa official site a guide to the takata airbag inflator recall, check to see if your vehicle is affected. Nhtsa does not record vin information or results provided through this tool. Find out if your nissan pathfinder is affected and what to do about it.
Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for nissan. This manual includes information for all options available on this model. To make it stand out in the crowded midsize sportute segment, designers ditched the suave lines of the previous version, in favor of. Nissan takata airbag recall information nissan usa. Nissan pathfinder 2014, rapidcool transmission oil cooler kit by hayden. The lawsuit is also demanding that nissan recall the suvs. Troubleshooting nissan transmission problems youcanic. The cvt transmission in the 20 2014 pathfinder received a significant portion of the complaints.
The 2014 nissan pathfinder has 114 nhtsa complaints for the power train at 31,394 miles average. View the 2014 nissan pathfinder recall information and find service centers in your area to perform the recall repair. The class action lawsuit alleges that nissan sold vehicles with defective transmissions and seeks to compensate all owners and lessees of 20 and 2014 nissan pathfinders throughout the united states. It is only a matter of time before someone gets killed. On october 14, 2015, nissan expanded the recall to cover an additional 41,388 vehicles, including certain model year 202015 altima 3. The hybrid comes in sv, sl or platinum trim, whereas regular pathfinders are. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your. Please check your automakers website to see if your vehicle has any service bulletins pending. Official recalls have been issued for the 2014 nissan pathfinder by the nhtsa. How to fix broken sun visor on 2014 nissan pathfinder youtube.
Most common transmission problems surprise nissan dealer duration. If you own a 20052010 nissan with the automatic transmission watch out it is only a matter of time before every one of these transmissions fail. Nov 24, 2014 perhaps your family needs the space provided in the allnew nissan rogue or the thirdrow capability of the nissan pathfinder. Nissan pathfinder, nissan frontier and nissan xterra vehicles equipped with. Unfortunately, the transmission jerkingshuddering problem has been ongoing in the nissan pathfinder and owners have been lodging complaints about it since 20. The issue is part of a classaction lawsuit that says the pathfinders transmission shakes violently during acceleration between 15mph and 30mph. Coolant leaks are destroying nissan transmissions at an.
The cvt transmission in the 202014 pathfinder received a significant portion of the complaints. Howto rebuild nissan frontierpathfinder transmission. Jan 27, 2015 the lawsuit is also demanding that nissan recall the suvs. According to the suit, the chains in the pathfinders cvts can slip and cause a shaking or shuddering problem upon acceleration. Manual transmissions for nissan pathfinder when you shop the largest online selection at. With continuously variable automatic transmission and v6 engine. Forbes takes privacy seriously and is committed to transparency.
The 2014 nissan pathfinder has 23 problems reported for transmission slips and. Apr 19, 2017 the 2014 nissan pathfinder is a car that looks nice and drives well, but in my experience, the car is cheaply made and as a result, things break and snap off or just fall apart all the time. Contamination of automatic transmission fluid causes it to lose its special. Nissan is recalling certain model year 2014 2015 nissan pathfinder and infiniti qx60 vehicles manufactured august 14, 2014, to november 5, 2014, and 2014 2015 nissan rogue vehicles manufactured august 12, 2014, to november 15, 2014. Nissan is recalling certain model year 20162017 nissan maxima, 202016 nissan altima, nv200, leaf, sentra, and pathfinder. In february 2015, a recall was issued for nissan r52 pathfinder vehicles that were manufactured from may 20 to november 20. Nissan pathfinder problems, 2014 nissan pathfinder complaints. Find 2014 nissan pathfinder recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed. Nissan extended the warranty on some of these vehicles equipped with the cvt transmission from 5 years or 60,000 miles to 10 years or 120,000 miles.
Learn about the latest nissan recall news and safety notices at kelley blue book and get info on what to do next if your nissan vehicle has been recalled. Complete auto transmissions for nissan pathfinder for sale ebay. Feds reject consumer groups request to recall 850,000. Nissan agrees to settle pathfinder transmission defect. Remanufactured nissan pathfinder transmissions street. Each tsb record contains data such as the failing part for the vehicle make and model.
Additionally, the brake light switch may interfere with the brakeshift interlock. To see how frequently 2014 nissan pathfinder problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Nissan pathfinder recalls auto recalls for consumers. If your transmission is slipping gears, it has the potential to pop out of gear while youre driving. Nissan will extend the warranty coverage for continuously variable transmission assembly including internal cvt components, gaskets, and seals, cvt control valve body, and torque converter from its original duration of 5 years60,000 miles to 7 years84,000 miles, whichever comes first on 20 2014 pathfinder. Our list of 4 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2014 nissan pathfinder. Most common transmission problems surprise nissan dealer. Complete manual transmissions for nissan pathfinder ebay. Recall for nissan transmission failures due to internal cracks in. In 2016, nissan recalled over 3 million vehicles including 20162017 maxima, 202016 altima, nv200, leaf, sentra and pathfinder, 20142016 nv200 taxi. Earlier this year i had to have the fuel sensor in the gas tank replaced too. The transmission problems with the 20 and 2014 nissan pathfinders are well known at this point. If you believe nissan cvt issues are causing problems for your vehicle, the first step is to make sure your vehicle is safe to drive. Known for its shudderjudder, transmission issues associated with the pathfinder are not a wellkept secret.
Nissan is recalling certain 2014 pathfinders manufactured from july 25, 20, to september 5, 20 with almond interiors only. If you need to change the transmission fluid in your 2014 nissan pathfinder, be our guest. Theres actually around 59 reports regarding the issue on carcomplaints since then, but nissan has not issued a recall for the cvt transmission. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate as it began to shake.
Find 2014 nissan pathfinder technical service bulletins here. The most recently reported issues are listed below. There have been numerous nissan pathfinder recalls in the suvs lifetime, and this article will help you figure out if yours is affected. Look up nissan recall information from the past 15 years by entering your vehicle identification number vin. In this article, we go over common problems that affect both nissan s automatic and cvt transmissions.
Overall its a great vehicle if youre looking for space and comfort. The worst complaints are stutters excessively, transmission slips and hesitates, and leak in front axle. Carid is wellknown for the quality parts and accessories all over the world. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 nissan altima based on all problems reported for the 2014 altima.
Gear selector or linkage, leaks, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what. Final note, do not use any gear oil rated gl5 in the nissan manual transmission. Pathfinder suv drivers may note a judder or shuddering coming from the cvt as it accelerates. Transmission rebuild or replacement at 4900 miles our 2012 pathfinder needed a new transmission patricia f.
Who is the warrantor nissan1 warrants all parts of your 2014 nissan vehicle supplied by nissan. Manual transmission tsb technical service bulletins. View recall reports to see if the 2014 pathfinder was recalled for safetyrelated. While driving various speeds, there was a knocking noise coming from the transmission. On may 31, 2016, nissan recalled 79,853 nissan pathfinder. Pathfinder cvt shudderingjerking problem nissan pathfinder. Search 2014 nissan pathfinder recall notices by pathfinder. Nissan is recalling certain model year 20142015 nissan pathfinder and infiniti qx60 vehicles manufactured august 14, 2014, to november 5, 2014, and 20142015 nissan rogue vehicles manufactured august 12, 2014, to november 15, 2014. Owners describe intermittent lack of power and jerkingshaking or judder as nissan refers to it. Despite various tsbs and other efforts by the manufacturer, problems with the transmission in the nissan pathfinder have caused too much difficulty for too many owners. Transmission just went out because radiator leaked coolant into the transmission and ruined it. It says in our manual to use gl4, and there is a difference. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 nissan pathfinder based on all problems reported for the 2014 pathfinder.
Gl5 oils have additives that destroy the soft bronze synchros in our transmissions. The worst complaints are stutters excessively, transmission slips and. Nissan pathfinder engine 2014 nissan pathfinder problems. Nov 01, 2016 a consumer group from north carolina says 850,000 nissan models should be recalled because a transmission malfunction can cause a loss of power or stalling. The 2014 has a small, but significant number of transmission complaints at low mileage. On crossovers built from april 18, 2012 to october 3,2012 inadequate. Pathfinder suv drivers may note a judder or shuddering coming from the cvt as it. Nissan pathfinder problems, 2014 nissan pathfinder. Nissan is recalling certain model year 202014 pathfinder vehicles manufactured june 20, 2012, to june, 20. Get the latest nissan pathfinder recall information 40 incidents between 1987 and 2020. A 2014 nissan pathfinder combines innovation and efficiency with uncompromised driving enjoyment. Five problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2014 nissan pathfinder.
The vehicle was taken to brown dallas nissan 45155 towlern pl, sterling, va 20166 where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. Take your vehicle to the dealership if the transmission is still under warranty or the warranty on your vehicle was extended. If the primary bonnet latch for these vehicles was not engaged, the secondary bonnet latch may not hold the bonnet closed as designed while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The list below shows all known recalls from transport canadas database. Nissan has determined the transmission failed and is replacing it under warranty. Dec, 2017 if you own a 20052010 nissan with the automatic transmission watch out it is only a matter of time before every one of these transmissions fail. On october 17, 20, nissan recalled 151,695 nissan pathfinder. How do you find complete transmissions for your nissan pathfinder.
In the lawsuit, the plaintiff alleges that she purchased a new 2014 nissan pathfinder in october 20. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions. The extension covers repairs, replacements, and towing for issues related to the continuously variable transmission. I have mostly had great service with my current dealership. Some model years, like the affordable 2008 nissan pathfinder transmission and the 2009 nissan pathfinder transmission, will have compatibility between model years. This premium transmission oil cooler features a unique plate and fin design, which is 33% more efficient than a comparable tube and fin design. Nissan pathfinder transmission noise problems part 1. Edited october 26, 2014 by redpath88 updated links. There have been three iterations since then, oscillating back and forth. Complaints of nissan transmission failure continue for certain 20052010 model. There is a defect with them and there should be a recall on nissan transmission it seems many people are having problem like my self. A look at disassembling the 2001 year model nissan infiniti 4speed automatic transmission rl4rre4r, mazda r4ael.
Here are some features to consider that can make sure you get compatible transmissions. I love having the versatility of using the third row for extra storage when not in use. Nissan strongly denied and continues to deny all of the plaintiffs claims related to the alleged transmission defect in 20 2014 model year nissan pathfinder and infiniti jx35qx60 vehicles, denies all allegations of wrongdoing, fault, liability, or damage of any kind to the settlement class. Recall information from this vin lookup tool is provided by the manufacturer conducting the recall.