Used 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
Used Pathfinder for sale
Avoid a 45K error.
hp1236, Mesa, AZ, 03/04/2014
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
62 of 67 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Plat with Premium options and the vehicle had 9 miles on it. I drove the vehicle 50 miles to my home and the next morning there was an i-Key system error or similar. A little later the check engine light came on. OBD code was P0850. I was told there was a fob programming but it turned out to be a shifter assembly part needed to be replaced. Needless to say, I had to bring the vehicle back to get it fixed. A couple of days later my wife was sitting in the passenger seat and I noticed the passenger airbag was off. Back to the dealer and I am told the seat was not calibrated. They fixed it, yesterday the issue with the airbag is back.
Frustrated with our new Pathfinder Platinum
happygma, Riverton, UT, 07/19/2013
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
137 of 152 people found this review helpful
We were so excited to finally purchase our new Pathfinder. Three days later it started sputtering. We took it in to the dealer and they said it was the tourque converter, it took 2 weeks to get the part in. When we got it back it was still doing the same thing. We took it back in and they said it was the transmission. They replaced the transmission with a "re-manufactured" part. The dealership has been fantastic, but trying to get through to the executive Nissan office has been a nightmare. We are really afraid of what is to come.
2014 Nissan Pathfinder for sale near you
Showing 3 of 42 listings
- Platinum 4dr SUVMSRP: $7,395123 mi away
- SL 4dr SUVMSRP: $5,41995 mi away
- SL 4dr SUVMSRP: $7,490141 mi away
See all 42 listings
I waited before deciding to review .... updated
woody35, 09/23/2014
updated 03/26/2018
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Had heard about the shuddering challenges, decided to purchase anyway - alas, at low miles it started to shudder, talked to my dealer and was told it was nothing ..... On a road trip to Canada it got to the point I was ready to return the vehicle once we got home. Called Nissan directly who directed me to the nearest dealer, who identified, addressed and fixed the problem within hours! Only have good things to say about them. Can't say enough good things about my Pathfinder. 2 years into owning it, I've had zero challenges with anything. Value for money ... A great buy. 2017 update ... inside and out the pathfinder is amazing. The inside is wearing great, leather, panels, buttons, carpet not showing signs of aging. LOVE this car, it offers everything plus more! I researched the rest, then purchased the best! Ride, comfort, features OUTSTANDING. 2018 update ... I have nothing but praise for this car. Unfortunately, due to the fact we currently live in a Canada and gas prices keep going up and up, Ive started looking for a new car. ( currently spending $1000 CND per month in gas) I’d have no challenge trading this Pathfinder in for a hybrid version, unfortunately that’s not available yet! Test drove a Toyota hybrid SUV yesterday, thought I’d be blown away ... I wasn’t! Sadly, I will buy a car, save money on gas and wait for a vehicle to become available that can address a SUV family challenge.
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Perfect Investment, Multi State/Terrain Trips
Eric The Traveler, Saint Petersburg, FL, 12/14/2017
updated 09/10/2019
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have a 2014 Platinum Pathfinder Limited, which has all of the options. Best investment I've ever made. Perfect for long distance trips with family. Awesome headrest monitors for movies, audio system, etc. My passengers all love it. Powerful engine, quiet cabin, smooth ride, quality leather, panoramic sun-roofs, comfy seats (3 rows), awesome AWD on snow. Navigation is wonderful, especially for traveling to places I've never been. Very aerodynamic and saves gas for such large SUV...approx 22mpg ave (city/hwy). CVT transmission can be quirky when driving up the hill at only 5mph because it tries to adjust between different gears. All you need to do is speed up a bit to get it into one gear. If you have issues, have the CVT/gear/speed software get calibrated appropriately...some dealerships actually don't have mechanics that can do this. Transmission is perfect for high speeds and acceleration...most smooth ride I've ever experienced. Front passenger seat may also need software calibration if the airbag sensor is not detecting a light-weight, small person. If you weigh less than around 100 lbs, then it might not detect you, which you would need the dealership to calibrate the software. Again, some dealerships may not have the proper mechanics to do this. In the small town I lived in, they actually only had the master mechanic from a large city come in on certain days to do these calibrations. If you're having issues, most likely it's the software...nothing wrong with actual hardware/physical parts.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Nice, but.......
Zach, Seattle, WA, 07/01/2018
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought mine used. 18,000 miles. Fully loaded including headrest tv ministers thru out. I love this vehicle inside. But the problems start externally. Let's start with the transmission. It has a known ghost of an issue. Nissan never did get to the bottom of It! Today is 7/1/18. My Nissan is a 2014. Nissan has been working on the said tranny problem. And has also extended powertrain warrant another 85,000 miles. Issue #2 Is the braking system. 38,000 miles all 4 brake pads are completely worn. I have 4 vehicles in my driveway with 130,000 miles and still on original brakes! With that being said Nissan fails to admit there is an issue. Issue #3 Is tires!!! Again at 38,000 miles the tires are shot. 38,000 miles isn't bad for most new vehicles. As the manufacturer tends to choose the quiet decent performing tire. That means soft compound that wears out fast. My Toyota went 29,000 to give you an idea. However Nissan pathfinder has a major caster/camber issue. AKA alignment. My tires are not shot from mileage. The outsides of all 4 tires are down to the cords. While the inside has still good tread. Nissan fails to admit an issue. Yes my tires were rotated properly every oil change. (Done at the dealership). Issue #3. The exterior trim and mold pieces tend to fall off come unattached. At 38,000 miles I had to have my trim and mouldings replaced. Issue#4. The paint looks nice. But it scratches very easy. The paint used cannot be touched up. The entire vehicle has to be repainted. So if you get in a fender bender....be prepared to repaint the entire vehicle. On the brighter side of this vehicle is an awesome sound system. Ours being platinum has a awesome sound system. Everything inside is cozy and fun. The 3.5 liter engine is a Nissan flagship! It's an excellent engine. Our vehicle cost around 45 to 50,000!! I'm very disappointed considering all the premature issues. And the hefty price tag. I would considering getting back to Toyota! And for what it's worth my father purchased a 2016 pathfinder. He is having the same issues with exception of the transmission problem. We bought ours at the same time! Double trouble! Also I would like to mention my wife has put all the miles on our pathfinder. So it's been driven real mild! No size 13 shoes pinning the pedals to the floor!!!!
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value