Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 -25 City / 25 -27 HWY
Horsepower
250 -260
Seats
7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Stacey S
Grips the road for safe driving in all conditions!
Handles well, wonderful up to date features, love the heated and cooled seat feature. Well made, durable car, I feel very safe for me and my family driving it. Great warning system that helps me know when my car needs any maintenance. Never had a problem with it.
accountCircle Pino M
Very spacious and comfortable.
Car is very comfortable and spacious, easily seats 7 and truck is big enough to hold luggage when going out on a trip! Has the option for towage in case we needle to tow a camper. Has option for gold away seat for the back two seat which makes trunk more spacious and also has a hidden compartment on back for those daily carry on things.
accountCircle Kat H
It has great safety ratings.
I love the room and third row seat. It's a great family vehicle. I wish there was a little more leg room in the third row.
accountCircle Shanna E
Fully loaded luxury SUV delivers for your family.
The pathfinder platinum edition is fully loaded and delivers on luxury. I loved the heated and cooling seats for both driver and passenger. And heated middle row as well. Full 3 prong electrical outlets, 3 televisions, GPS, XM radio and panoramic moon and sun roofs make traveling enjoyable and comfortable.
accountCircle Patty H
This car has every feature a person could ask for including a pano sunroof.
My car is extremely comfortable and gets great gas mileage. The traction control works great in the snow. The tow button is very functional and the car is capable of pulling the largest u haul trailer, full. Kids love the DVD players in the back of the headrests. I have not had the car in for repairs other than standard maintenance.
accountCircle Leslie M
Highly recommend the 2014 Nissan pathfinder.
Great gas mileage, plenty of space, very reliable. Looks nice, almost the size of a full size SUV on the inside and a midsize on the outside. They are made to last. The sound system is amazing for a factory radio and speakers and the kids love it. Just a great car overall.
accountCircle Carmen C
Beautiful and awesome car.
My car is very comfortable, very cheap on gas, spacious, and beautiful car, easy to drive and I never have problems with it. I always try to keep it in good shape. I just had to change couple of things in 2 years I really recommend this car I like the heat seats.
accountCircle Ashley S
Nissan Pathfinder 2014 sl.
My only complaint would be outside trim on doors and under rack coming that has come off. Otherwise no problem electronically, drives great. Interior is beautiful, love the extra space and third row. I like the body design even though every company seems to have similar styles, I had the pleasure of having a step father that worked for Nissan and he would bring home all kind of cars as part of the test drive experience Nissan is and will be one of my top pick for affordable and best cars for quality and purchase price.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Misty H
Worst car I've ever owned
Transmission issues, easily dents and dings, replace tires and brakes way more Karen than normal wear and tear
accountCircle Jean
Problems
Stuttering when take off, rolls back on hills, its a automatic so why does it do that.sun visors replaced ,pulled down and broke again. Seats are hard and uncomfortable.
accountCircle bill h
The engine is unreliable. It stalls or shudders. It feels like the transmission will fall out.
Most things about the car are nice. But, the engine has been so unreliable. It will stall or shudder making turns at low speeds. I will never buy a Nissan again
accountCircle Neal S
Reliability
No I don't recommend this car I have had in in for service for the transmission five times to many and a lot of wasted time at the dealer.Corporate Nissan will not work with me to resolve issues or buy the vehicle back.They feel they have a perfect product.NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY A NISSAN PRODUCT!!
accountCircle Marie M
Not enough leg room or trunk space.
The trunk space is very limited. The legroom for the second and third row sitting are very narrow. Lots of recalls on the particular mark.
accountCircle Greg H
Poorly manufactured vehicle.
Lots of small problems. Broken door handles, plastic parts breaking. The front tires wear out very quickly also. To make things worse, the dealership is horrible and it is difficult to get service done in one day. I would not recommend this car to anyone.
accountCircle Elizabeth S
It has a sleek exterior, and a nice interior.
We have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. The whole air conditioning system keeps going out despite replacing it 3 plus times. The radio system only works sometimes, even though nothing is wrong with is. There is a design flaw in the mechanics of the car, where the vehicle will shutter between 1 to 3rd gear. Nissan has not found a way to fix it.
accountCircle Vicki H
Piece of junk, too many things break.
I like the space inside the car and the gas mileage. I do not like that he fact the vehicle is a piece of junk. Bought brand new in 2014, transmission changed out, alternator, oil leak fixed. Interior sun visors, seatbelts other fixtures broke not soon after the purchase of the vehicle. Too many recalls on the vehicle. Antifreeze smell since the vehicle was purchased. Will never purchase another Nissan.

Nissan Pathfinder Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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260 HP 21 MPG 7 Seats
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SV
260 HP 21 MPG 7 Seats
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SL
260 HP 21 MPG 7 Seats
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SV Hybrid
250 HP 26 MPG 7 Seats
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SL Hybrid
250 HP 26 MPG 7 Seats
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Platinum
260 HP 21 MPG 7 Seats
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Platinum Hybrid
250 HP 26 MPG 7 Seats
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2014 Nissan Pathfinder Owner Reviews

4.26
289 Reviews
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5 stars 46%
4 stars 39%
3 stars 11%
2 stars 2%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Jessica H on June 25, 2021
Great SUV for families, will never go back to a car.
No major maintenance needed. Has the third row seating to allow for extra seating but also folds down for great truck space. Love the heated seat in front and second row. Built navigation is a plus but cannot be used by passenger when car is moving. Same issue with changing Bluetooth device.
accountCircle Cerrulo R on June 1, 2021
The Nissan pathfinder, a great midsize SUV.
The Nissan pathfinder is a great choice for an SUV. The roof rack makes it easy to strap items securely. There's plenty of room to load items into the back & the seat's lower, completely into the base, so you can load even more items when needed. The pathfinder is also fun to drive, on & off road. Plus, because it is a midsize SUV, it is easy to handle.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Alyssa T.

Tan leather interior, heated steering wheel, heated and cooled seats, screens in headrests, Bose sound system, 2 sunroofs, 3rd row seating, large trunk, remote start, beautiful white pearl color, tinted windows, rain guards, back up camera and GPS.

likeFilled Barbara G.

The pros outweigh the cons for this vehicle. There are several pros they are the interior is spacious and comfortable, the rear heated seats are great for passengers in the winter, the navigation system is great considering I travel. The other pro is the ability to travel comfortably for long hours. The only con I have is mechanical. The transmission is not optimum and needs to be changed if they want to continue to produce this vehicle.

likeFilled Savannah L.

I can trust that I am not going to get stuck, it drives well in the snow. I am able to comfortably fit 7 passengers. I love how the middle seats slide forward for easier access to 3rd row. For the most part I feel it's a safe vehicle for my family.

likeFilled Ilisa N.

Spacious with 3 rows of seating. Seats up to 7 people. Entertainment package is great with Bose surround speakers. DVD player with two screens behind the driver and passenger headrest. Bluetooth capability and very easy to set up. On screen navigation so you do not have to use the power on your phone. Electronic sunroof above 3 rows of seating opens above driver and passenger seats. Seat cooling and heating capabilities. Driver seat memory configuration. Rear seat and cargo windows are tinted. Leather seats. Drives smoothly.

likeFilled Lashae V.

It is large and has 7 seats and.3 rows. It also has a camera on the back. It also has leather seats so they seats do not get stained. It also has reclining back seats and the last row can be tucked away to make more space in the trunk.

likeFilled Lauren C.

I love that there is lots of room for kids, extra storage room with 3rd row seating down. This car also has back air conditioning controls, 3rd row seating, sleek black interior, push start, awesome radio.

likeFilled Billie S.

It is very comfortable with air conditioned heated leather seats and is also a nice looking car that is easy on the gas but offers plenty of power when needed. The 360ø cameras offer excellent views around the car for backing and or parking! All the nice things you want in a car that is easy to drive and is also five star crash test rated. Best buy out there!

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Alyssa T.

There are not many cons to this vehicle, being the PLATINUM it really has all of the bells and whistles. It is not a hybrid, which would help with gas. The MPG is lower since its a larger SUV. It does not have a turbo engine so while it drives perfectly fine, it does not get up to speed as quickly as one with.

dislikeFilled Barbara G.

The cons of the vehicle are mechanical. The transmission was not built properly therefore it shakes when it changes gears occasionally. The problem does not persist but will act up during extreme weather changes particularly on hot days. One other con is that in certain areas I have started to see rust build up under the car. I do live in a cold state where the vehicle stays outside not covered and in the winter the roads are salted contributing to the rust.

dislikeFilled Savannah L.

I don't like the blind spots, side mirrors are to bulky and make it hard to see out of the front corner. The visors broke very fast after purchasing the vehicle. The rubber on the roof is not secure and flaps out all the time.

dislikeFilled Ilisa N.

Cargo area is small when 3 row seating is being used. Pick up is a little slow when driving after a complete stop. Do not do a lot of highway driving so fuel consumption is high at 18m/gl. Drive and passenger windows not tinted.

dislikeFilled Lashae V.

The cons is that it does not have a GPS. It is also sometimes hard to find parking spots because it is a larger vehicle. Another con is that it is not electric or a hybrid so you have to use gas which is bad for the environment.

dislikeFilled Lauren C.

There is less that stinks about this vehicle than things I like, but I do not like that there is no aux outlet, prices filling up for gas, can't have just any mechanic fix things. I also do not appreciate that the seats are cloth.

dislikeFilled Billie S.

None that I am aware of. One would have to look hard to find something bad with this car! I wish the cost was lower so that other people could afford this wonderful car with all the wonderful features!

Ranks #14 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder has an average owner rating of 4.46 out of 5 which ranks it #14 of 22 other Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #4 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #4 of 22 other Midsize SUVs.

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33 MPG
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30 MPG
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28 MPG
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27 MPG

Is The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder A Good Car?

Yes. Has video in headrests for my younger kids to enjoy movies. Leather seats great for cleaning and heated seats in front and back of the car are great in the winter months.
Amy Y.
The pathfinder is a good car but one major issue is the faulty gas pump which was recalled and had to be replaced. It is roomy but we have had quite a few issues with the vehicle.
Felicia G.
It is a great family care, very roomy drives amazing. The trunk space it not less to add the third row option . I would repurchase this vehicle again.
Eliana g.
I love it. Handles amazing and is a great size. Perfect for my kids and pets. Big improvement over the explorer I had.
Elizabeth H.
Absolutely! I feel so safe riding in my pathfinder! It makes me feel classy in it, I got the black on black and it is just so beautifully sleek with some crime details!
Carrie J.
Yes it is durable and rugged. I feel safe in this vehicle. I think it has been rated very highly on safety standards testing. We drive it in the mountains a lot.
Rose G.

How Reliable Is The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder?

My car has been wonderful since I got it. No major issues. The only problem I have is the air pressure warning comes on in the cold temperatures but nothing is really wrong with the tires. However... Read More
Amy Y.
It is somewhat reliable. The faulty gas pump and sputtering are a big problem. Even after the pump was replaced the sputtering still happens. Also both visor hinges have broke with regular use.... Read More
Felicia G.
I have had no issues with my pathfinder to this day. I keep up with my normal care and oil changes so I feel that as long as you keep your maintenance the car will not give you any issues.
Eliana g.
No issues I have had yet but I have only owned this vehicle for about 9 months so time will tell. So far so good.
Elizabeth H.
I have not had any problems with my pathfinder. It has great gas mileage for a sport utility vehicle and also boast a pretty nice transmission system with amazing sound quality radio.
Kat N.
We have been very diligent about doing the required maintenance on the car. So for example we get regular oil changes, replaced the brakes and tires, and had a recent recall repair performed.
Franck Olivier K.

Is The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder A Good Value?

We bought used at around 30000. This was my first luxurious car with all the bells and whistles so I feel it was a good value since the mileage was low.
Amy Y.
It cost too much, we bought ours for around 24k. It is not a good value in my opinion and I cannot wait to trade it in.
Felicia G.
I believe that for the size of the car and the three row options and compared to other cars I am it is class the price is excellent.
Eliana g.
I purchased used at 19,500 and feel that it is a good value for quality and size based off of its competition. I am buying a new one next year.
Elizabeth H.
I bought my pathfinder used for $14,000.00 it is a great value for me because I can't afford to spend $60k on another Sport utility vehicle that serves the same purpose as my pathfinder. Actually... Read More
Lillian T.
We bought ours slightly used so it was an excellent value. I can't remember how much we paid or how much a brand new one was. We knew we wanted to buy a pathfinder and we felt that we did get a good... Read More
Shirley T.

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What's the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder transmission fluid type?

Answer: The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder transmission fluid type is valvoline synthetic transmission fluid cvt. To change the transmission fluid You will want to first make sure the car is level on the ground and then pop...

What's the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder transmission fluid capacity?

Answer: The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder transmission fluid capacity iS-10 quarts. The transmission is one of the most critical parts of the vehicle. You will face issues at some point. You could experience shudders. Hard...

What's the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder power steering fluid type?

Answer: The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder power steering fluid type is ATF+4 fluid. This is a type of hydraulic fluid that will work fine in Your hydraulic power steering system. Your vehicle uses a pump and lines to help...

What's the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder life expectancy?

Answer: The life expectancy of the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder is totally dependent on how well it is taken care of. If it is well taken care of and properly maintained then it can last anywhere froM200,000 to 400,000 miles...

What's the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder fuel filter location?

Answer: The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder fuel filter location is on the top of the fuel tank. Vehicle parts will eventually become ineffective. The fuel filter needs to be replaced every 30,000 miles or so. If it doesn't get...

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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety