2014 Nissan Pathfinder Steering Problems

“I would like to make you aware of what appears to be a design flaw with the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder hybrid which you should notify other customers of as well. The rear blower motor is used to cool the very expensive battery system and hold off battery failure. There are no sensors or feedback monitoring of the rear blower motor to confirm it is operational. The rear blower motor of my Pathfinder has died 3 times without issuing either a service code or any indication of a system failure. This has then LED to the death of the very expensive battery pack. …”

“I noticed a very high pitched whining/whistling noise when I opened the hood of a 2 day old car. The dealer service department said the power steering fluid was low and had it topped off. The noise reduced very slightly but its still there. They said that the noise was made by the electric assist power steering pump and was at normal levels. I have never seen any of my previous vehicles make such a sound. It feels like whatever part making that sound is due for failure.”

“Vehicle makes a continuous whining/wind noise while in motion and when the gas pedal is not engaged (dealerships state that they can not identify the issue). The transmission was changed back in 2017 but is now juddering and slow to accelerate.the electronic power steering pump making a very loud whining noise, no warning lights nor leaks, at correct level for fluid. Replaced new toyo tires at 20,000 miles.”

“The electrically controlled power steering pump has now started making a very loud buzzing / whistling noise. It is so loud, you can hear it inside the car with the radio on. The dealer told us that this is completely normal, although it just started making the noise. It makes the noise while driving, stationary or turning right or left. In other words all the time. The car is under factory warranty, but the dealer has refused to perform service to correct the issue because they say the noise is normal. I'm afraid the pump will fail causing an accident.”

“Tl * the contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while approaching a stop light the brakes seized and failed to engage. The steering wheel also became difficult to turn. The contact had to put the vehicle in park in order to stop the vehicle. The failure caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage were 7500. Updated 09/05/14 updated 09/12/2014”