2014 Nissan Pathfinder Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 576 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder, 1% of the 576 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I got new transmission and dealership told me I had to pay for alternator battery and fuel pump and after I got my car back not to mention the dealership stole everything from my car and my car was as till the same and they said my warranty was up and I barely drov e it around and it broke down again”
NHTSA complaint #11390112, filed 2021-01, 35 miles“My drivers side headlight continues to go out even after changing the bulb. When the build is changed it works for a couple months and burns out again. I always notice this issue in the mornings when first entering the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11162405, filed 2018-12, 55,400 miles“Brake lights stay on even when the engine is off, and when the engine is on, the brake lights still stay on even when the brakes aren't being pressed. Also, sometimes the car won't accelerate when you push the gas pedal. This occurs after you hit the brakes, and when it happens, the vehicle won't go over 20 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11067045, filed 2018-02, 35,500 miles“Pressing the gas pedal from a full stop resulted in no car accleration (aside from normal car rolling forward from taking foot off of brake) and no engine 'acceleration'. Only when I pressed hard enough did the car suddenly lurch forward/accelerate. This is very risky, as I had been making a turn I would potentially be blocking the incoming lane. In addition, after parking in a parking lot, and turning off the car, I noticed that the brake lights were still lit up.”
NHTSA complaint #11633937, filed 2025-01“My exterior brake lights seem to be stuck in the 'on' position. When this happens I cannot fully accelerate, I'm able to switch the gear from park to reverse without applying pressure to the brake pedal. The ignition can also be started without the brake pedal being pressed. The exterior lights remai on even after the truck as been turned off.”
NHTSA complaint #11114003, filed 2018-07Related recalls
- 21V020000Jan 20, 2021Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. The location of the brake light switch may cause the brake…Covers: Nissan Pathfinder 2013–2015
- 16V380000May 31, 2016Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to June 13, 2013. The brake…Covers: Nissan Pathfinder 2013–2014
Related service bulletins
- 10235698Apr 5, 2023HEADLAMP, FOG LAMP, OR REAR COMBINATION LAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10138264Apr 20, 2018FOG LAMP AND/OR HEADLAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended to add Fog Lamps and modify one step in the flow chart on page 3. No other changes have been made. Please discard…
- 10192838Jun 3, 2016IF YOU CONFIRM The following, or the customer reports the following - Intermittently there is low power when accelerating, and/or the stop lamps (brake lights) stay ON after…
- 10192750Feb 26, 2016SERVICE INFORMATION Occasionally customers may notice water vapor or fog in the headlamps. The information, illustrations, and flow chart in this bulletin are provided to help…
- 10074574Dec 22, 2015Summary to be provided on a future date.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 | 14 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder
215 complaintsAir bags
92 complaintsOther or unknown
88 complaintsEngine
62 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
58 complaintsBody and structure
48 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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