10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,067 miles

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problem #80

Apr 072018

Pathfinder

  • 47,000 miles
My transmission jerks everytime I take off. For 47,000 miles. This should not be happening.

- Holts Summit, MO, USA

problem #79

Mar 052018

Pathfinder

  • 47,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (don williamson Nissan, 310 western blvd, jacksonville, nc 28546), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 30054913. The failure mileage was 47,000.

- Irmo, SC, USA

problem #78

Feb 282018

Pathfinder

  • 60 miles
Nissan issued a "campaign" due to a class action lawsuit settlement where the cvt transmission was malfunctioned which cause shuddering in the vehicle. The vehicle would shake while driving at 20mph. After bringing the issue to the attention of the dealership they could not determine what was wrong with the vehicle. On 2/28/17 the vehicle completely immobilized on the interstate in the middle of traffic nearly causing a tragic accident involving both myself and my children. Nissan failed to send correspondence advising of the ctv update which caused the issue to go unresolved and ultimately causing the fail of the transmission. This issue should be rectified with models containing the ctv transmission. Nissan has just advised the total cost of repairs would cost me a total $4,800 for their negligence of sending the proper correspondence regarding the campaign. They should buy back this car and all others like it as this can cause tragic accidents.

- Irving, TX, USA

problem #77

Apr 012016

Pathfinder

  • miles
I purchased my Nissan Pathfinder and Nissan rogue new in 2014. Almost all recommended service has been done at banister Nissan of chesapeake, 930 N battlefield blvd, chesapeake, va 23320 dealership. At approximately 30,000 miles the Pathfinder began to shake violently during acceleration between 15mph and 30mph. Also, the transmission slips and hesitates on both vehicles. Details of this problem have been shared repeatedly with dealership advisors at the time of service. At first technicians claimed not have noticed any trembling / issues during test drives with the Pathfinder. Then each time I brought it in for the shudder, the dealer would blame it on other issues. I have replaced the tires, brakes, and rotors several times at the advice of the dealer. None of that fixed the shudder. Nissan had a recall for a defective valve body in the transmission. The valve body was replaced on both vehicles; however, the failure was not corrected. Banister Nissan of chesapeake did not informed me until after the Pathfinder was out of warranty that transmission was causing the problems and will need to be replaced. I requested assistance from the Nissan manufacturer as advised by the dealership since I have complained about the problems for so long. The manufacturer was notified. Nissan agreed to pay for repair costs for the vehicle. Banister Nissan of chesapeake now tells me they will need to do another diagnostic test but refuse to cover any cost associated. The advisors stated that diagnostic could coast anywhere from $200 - $800. My husband and I are experiencing most of the same issues with the 2014 Nissan rogue purchased new at the same dealership.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #76

Jul 092017

Pathfinder

  • 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving various speeds, there was a knocking noise coming from the transmission. 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. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #75

Oct 112017

Pathfinder

  • miles
Cvt changes neutral from driving positions contacted the dealer and Nissan consumers Agency they tolls me they can not do anything

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #74

Aug 072016

Pathfinder

  • miles
At low speed, when you accelerate, the vehicle "shudders." It shakes and then as you speed up it normalizes.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #73

Jan 032017

Pathfinder

  • 40,305 miles
Cvt transmission problems since the vehicle purchased as new on 05/08/2014. Reported to Nissan dealer at regular service the transmission is jerking and bucking in early January 2017. Since then vehicle at dealer service many times once for almost 4 weeks at a streach. Multiple software and program/updates with no resolution of problem. Nissan Consumer Affairs not responding to calls or messages left. 8/08/17 transmission rebuilt with no correction of problem. 9/11/2017 transmission replaced with no results. As of 10/31/17 Pathfinder at dealer. As per shop manager judder/jutter still present and they are waiting for Nissan response. The transmission jerks and jumps shaking whole vehicle. Nissan service unable to fix after mutiple attempts over a span of 11 months. I beleive this could be a safety issue to all in the vehicle and around if transmission fails, since this vehicle is equipped to carry 7 passengers. Nissan Consumer Affairs and the sales department are ignoring messages. The problem happens regularly when vehicle travelling in urban roads under 40 mph speed. This vehicle purchased as new. Serviced only by Nissan dealer where it was brought from.

- Williamsport, PA, USA

problem #72

Apr 252017

Pathfinder

  • 60,000 miles
The problem started a few months after I purchased my car. I have taken my vehicle to the dealership to investigate and fix many times. I have been sent home several times stating that they cannot recreate the problem. My car jumps when I am trying to accelerate normally from a low speed. 2 months ago, I was on a main road at a 4-way light intersection when it caused me to studder in the middle of the intersection where I almost caused an accident. I feel as thought the dealership is purposefully trying not to admit that there is a problem or they are trying to wait until my car is no longer covered under warranty. Today I was pulling into my garage when the car studdered and then jumped again which caused me to hit my trash cans and now I have a dent in the front side of my car.

- Montclair, VA, USA

problem #71

Apr 242017

Pathfinder

  • 69,000 miles
The transmission in my 2014 Pathfinder has been a problem since I purchased it. I have dealt with replacing computer components in the transmission, fixing faulty braking systems that cause the car to shutdown, and a transmission that was finally replace only to fail roughly 4 weeks later! the government should stop allowing Nissan to sell any car with a cvt transmission to consumers. They are unsafe and will cause a fatality wreck due to malfunctions. Nissan refuses to replace or repurchase my vehicle even though this has been an ongoing ordeal as far back as 2015. Most recently my car transmission does not change gears properly. When I slow down and try to accelerate the car will either shudder and fail to go past 20mph. Additionally I have experienced the transmission violently jerk while driving on the highway. I had to reduce my speed due to traffic, and when I tried to accelerate the car began to make a jerking motion where the speedometer jumped to 60mph and immediately feel to 20mph. The car went through this cycle for almost one minute.

- Tucker, GA, USA

problem #70

Mar 312017

Pathfinder

  • miles
Vehicle has a defective cvt transmission. Vehicle shakes or jerks upon changing gears, during acceleration or slowing down. Vehicle is also slow to accelerate upon take off, putting me at risk for other car to crash into me. Vehicle max speed is 50mph. Mechanic states cvt is faulty.

- Converse, TX, USA

problem #69

Feb 192017

Pathfinder

  • 2 miles
From time to time, my 2014 Nissan Pathfinder will not accelerate on full throttle while driving. I noticed this for the first time when the mileage was around 22K, and now around 34K, it is happening more frequently. I took it to the dealership a week ago to address this issue. They changed a brake relay and did some recall-related software updates. Since then, it is happening more frequently. I almost got hit by another car in the interstate ramp as I could not accelerate. I looked up online and found that this was the major issue among the 2013-2014 Pathfinders and they have recalled close to the million vehicles for this. However, according to the manufacturer's tag on my car, this batch was built after the recall date (August 2014). It looks like Nissan probably have not yet found the real solution for this issue, or, their cvt transmission design is fundamentally flawed. Whatever might the reason be, NHTSA should investigate and put more pressure on them to fix it. This is definitely a safety issue...please investigate!!!

- Brookfield, WI, USA

problem #68

Jan 212017

Pathfinder

  • 46,500 miles
Bought 2014 Nissan Pathfinder new. About 2 weeks ago car began shaking upon acceleration both in drive and reverse. On 1/21/2017 car became stuck in 1st gear and upon stopping at a red light, car did not move at all. Car was towed to dealership and today was diagnosed with needing a completely new transmission.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #67

Dec 032016

Pathfinder

  • 94,193 miles
I purchased my Nissan new in 2014 and now with 120000 I am told my vehicle needs a 3rd transmission. Nissan knows there is an issue with the 13-15 cvt's for the Pathfinder as they have redesigned the transmission to correct the problem and have issued two recalls on the software for the cvt. I requested assistance then they are not willing to do what is right and replace it at their expense. All recommended service has been done at Nissan dealerships. The original jutter issue was extreme, but I was told today that the new jutter issue is compressed and not as noticeable, but I was not informed until after it was out of warranty that is would not feel the same. I was informed that the jutter code is back and that was I was feeling is in fact the same issue.

- Weatherford, TX, USA

problem #66

Oct 152016

Pathfinder

  • 80,000 miles
The vehicle started shuddering and shaking while driving and when I accelerated would hesitate and after a few seconds would move a little slow with continual shaking and shuddering. Once stopped and parked I tried to the vehicle back on the check engine light would come on with the battery and wouldn't start. The vehicle was towed to Nissan where they said it was the induction air flow, ECM, and cost $400. After leaving Nissan I had to take it back the next week for the same issue. The service manager drove it and said that he thought it was the transmission and that the 2014 are known to have problems. He said to bring it back in the next couple of weeks. I took it back again after being stranded 3 times, almost hit several times and once by a semi- truck when it shuddered and would not accelerate. Nissan confirmed that it needed a new transmission because it was defective. They want me to pay $4000 because it has 80,000 miles on it. I filed a consumer complaint with american Nissan Corp and they told me that there was nothing they could do because it was out of warranty. The vehicle was bought brand new. Nissan knew that the cvt was defective when they sold it. They sent out a service letter to their dealerships about the issue in September 2013. This is very dangerous and is going to cost someone their life. Nissan should backup their vehicles. A two year old vehicle should not need the transmission replaced. Especially a $40,000 vehicle. This is extremely dangerous, and theft by deception.

- Roopville, GA, USA

problem #65

Oct 032016

Pathfinder

  • 30,000 miles
Brakes are prematurely worn and makes noise. At times the vehicle shudders unexpectedly which leads to pulling off the road to inspect the vehicle.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #64

Oct 152016

Pathfinder 4WD

  • 45,700 miles
Transmission cvt issue.. while driving at low miles 5-30 mph.. car will shake shudder. Jutter shutter almost like a washing machine shaking. I did some research and it looks like I am not the only one having this issue... I checked my car for recall of issue and found out that it is not listed!!! how can I get this problem fixed ? it makes me feel very unsafe.. I bought this car because of the size and since my wife is pregnant and having a child.. we are afraid to drive the car now since it has this issue with the transmission.

- Berkeley Heights, NJ, USA

problem #63

Oct 182016

Pathfinder

  • 85,000 miles
Cvt transmission has been shaking since the first moth of purchase. The vehicle had less than 1,000 miles on the car. The dealer has said several times there was no issue with the car and said they could not replicate the issue despite my concerns. Every single time I was told there was no problems with my brand new car. I have taken the car in at least 4 or 5 times. The car will shake so hard it's almost like the car is skipping between 20-40 mph and you have to clutch the steering to maintain control or disengage the gas pedal. This happens while driving or turning and at any time the car shifts between gears at low rates of speed. This has been a recurring problem since I have owned the vehicle. This is unsafe when driving on the highway and needing to pick up speed or making a turn onto oncoming traffic. Nissan if fully aware of the transmission issues and concerns of consumers in regards to this issue. Please investigate this issue. Hold Nissan accountable, recall this transmission, and help prevent Nissan from selling faulty cars.

- Wimauma, FL, USA

problem #62

Sep 052016

Pathfinder

  • 11,500 miles
Cvt transmission shudders and shakes the whole car when driving at low speeds. Very dangerous to drive when SUV suddenly shakes so violently due to manufacturing defect from Nissan. Happens about once a month. Nissan dealer has refused to repair anything as they were not able to replicate exact issue in a test drive. NHTSA please please investigate and get Nissan to honor their warranty by fixing a dangerous and widespread issue with Pathfinder's 2013-2015.

- Brandon, FL, USA

problem #61

Sep 042016

Pathfinder

  • 38,000 miles
My transmission died on I 95 after only 38,000 miles. It was replaced at a Nissan dealership and then a month later the brand new transmission leaked so much fluid that the Goodyear mechanic that I took the car to(since the dealership wasn't open) couldn't find where the transmission was actually leaking from.

- Columbia, MD, USA

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