CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2014 Nissan Altima shows multiple problem trends, continuing the poor reputation of the 2013 Altima, prompting us to give it our "Beware of the Clunker" badge.

Owners are complaining about vibration and even transmission failure related to the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,902 miles

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2014 Nissan Altima electrical problems

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2014 Nissan Altima Owner Comments (Page 2 of 4)

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problem #47

Aug 012018

Altima

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Headlight are very dim at night. When you are driving at night you cannot see anything with the low beam light you will have to turn on the high beam light. I contacted Nissan they inform me that this issue would be investigated however they still haven't contacted me back. I changed the headlight multiple time, also I had the headlight restoration. However that sill haven't resolved the issue. I am at the conclusion that a accident will take place due to the headlight been very thin you cannot see what is in front of you once you are driving this is very dangerous in will take someone life.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #46

May 012019

Altima

  • 58,000 miles
Sir/madam, I filed a complaint already file #11243824. Back in August. Nissan called me but no action taken. I can not see at night because the lenses are defective. I change the light bulb 3 times. It is not the light bulb it's the mirror surrounding it. There are 48 similar complaints about the light is dim in the same exact car.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #45

Jul 012019

Altima

  • 72,000 miles
Takara recall - the low-beam headlights in my Altima are dangerously dim, and I was told it had nothing to do with my bulbs. I was told by Nissan it's a wiring issue but online it states "the material inside the projector bowl wear down, burn off, or scuff up, the projector lens doesn't receive as much light to, well project".

- Irving, TX, USA

problem #44

Jul 272019

Altima

  • 120,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Headlamp assembly of the vehicle is extremely dim. High beam works exceptionally but low beam seems to be burned out. Light bulbs have been replaced several times but there is no change is visibility. Vehicle has been taken to autonation Nissan where they concluded nothing was wrong with the headlamps. Headlamps have even been adjusted in the direction that project, but still no change in visibility. Headlamp visibility became drastically decreased while vehicle was in motion on the highway

- Byhalia, MS, USA

problem #43

Aug 202018

Altima

  • 72,000 miles
The low beam lights on my 2014 Nissan Altima are so low that you cannot see at night. I have change the bulbs 2 times and I'm still getting the same results. I took it to my local shop and they suggested me changing out both head lights. Why haven't this issue been recall by Nissan?

- Clarksdale, MS, USA

problem #42

Feb 062019

Altima

  • 144,000 miles
I purchsed this car Feb 2nd 2019 couple days later engine light comes on so car has 30day warranty so I call and they had me go there mechanic put in the shop. A code for 02 sensors came up but he say he just need replace Cadillac converter he didnt need replace sensors so 5 days later I pick up car and 3 days after light comes back on I call complain on way coming from another city hour away and noticing car jerking and loosing power on hwy on way mechanic car breaks down im stranded with baby for hour they tow they shop say it was fuel.pumps I get car thinking things good I make a 300 paymemt since I still owed 1500 on down payment days later light comeson again smoke comes out back car when I start. It. in morning car jerks back real hard when I get on hwy or hesitate pick up speed engine making rattling noise and oil pressure sensor on I take it for 2nd opnion before taking back there mechanic and the thing they suppose fix still shows need be fix mass air flow sensor and then oil pressure sensor and spark plus so I tell mechanic did yall even fix mass flpw sensor cause same code pop up he says some times new parts can act faulty but dont worry we fix it. Got warranty but he gotta ask permission about spark plugs and oil pressure sensor so he ask me when I can come in I say Friday the night before my appt car breaks down 40 min. On hwy car looses power lights dont work head lighs dont work car key wont open doors or trunk and im getting I key system error I go replace battery that didnt help so Saturday they tow car and send me a repo letter since im behind payment cause im not gonna keep paying on car thats breaking down leaving me stranded at this point I gave them 3 tries so I just want my 1500 plus 300 back even tho warranty expired I did adress this 3 times before it expired

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #41

Mar 072019

Altima

  • 43,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving car lights would dim when turning car shut off while driving. No warning, no codes, no safety lights to use. Couldn't move car because steering locked plus no power. Would not start towed car to dealer. They can't find the issues. Car is unsafe to drive shutting off and no emergency lights to warn other drivers. Because all power goes. I tried to pull over but lights continued to dim. If it had been daylight wouldn't have noticed. I'm

- Cleveland, TN, USA

problem #40

Jul 012018

Altima

  • miles
The bulbs are fading and have been replaced. My research shows that I am not the only owner finding this problem.

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #39

Jan 222019

Altima

  • 61,000 miles
I was driving the freeway and lost power engine and shut offs I'm not sure how I didn't have the accident yet. Take it to mechanic find out it was a throttle body position sensor and the throttle body camshaft position sensor crankshaft position sensor replaced all that still giving the same problem how to replace it again. So the speed limit was 70 I was going 65 so lost lost in the entire engine at speed of 65 is really difficult to maneuver

- Magna, UT, USA

problem #38

Sep 112018

Altima

  • miles
The dealership informed me of the recalls. I was told to contact them as soon as possible. To set up an appointment to get it checked

- Barnwell, SC, USA

problem #37

Jun 202017

Altima

  • 23,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact had difficulty keeping the vehicle in the correct lane. The vehicle was taken to dave smith Nissan (6901 E sprague ave, spokane, wa 99212, (509) 924-6242) where it was diagnosed that there was an electrical failure in the steering wheel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 23,000.

- Spokan Valley, WA, USA

problem #36

May 012018

Altima

  • 80,000 miles
The double safety feature of pressing the break to start the car becomes void when the caliper has an issue even without the brake light engaging to show an issue. The car is tricked into thinking that the break is being pressed and will allow you to start it with just pressing the start button. My 8yr old was in the car playing while I was cleaning it and was also able to put the car in gear due to the mechanical system reading that the break was engaged. The car also continues to run after the key is removed and you can drive off with no key in the car. I

- Shrewsbury, MO, USA

problem #35

Jul 012015

Altima

  • 0 miles
Takata recall- I noticed that sometimes the 'airbag' light on the passenger side will be on and no one or anything would be on the passenger side.

- Woodbridge, NJ, USA

problem #34

May 012017

Altima

  • 60,000 miles
After taking in my Altima 2014 sv for a recall on the airbag sensors, the issue did not go away. The issue is that there is that about half the times a passenger sits next to the driver seat, the airbag system does not detect them. I am having to restart the car for security purposes in case something ends up happening. I am also having an issue with my ac system. I replaced the compressor a year ago and it seems to be failing again. As a senior software engineer I can safely say that there is definitely an issue with their software. I hope they can fix this soon. Thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).?

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #33

Oct 162016

Altima

  • 84,526 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The vehicle was taken to two different mechanics who were unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,526.

- Lombard, IL, USA

problem #32

Sep 302013

Altima

  • miles
1) windshield cracked in the same place as several other 2014 Nissan Altima sl cars. 2) 2014 Nissan Altima sl navigation freezing up. Sometimes it doesn't work at all. Lights on system are flickering on and off. Car has been in the shop several times, but no fix. 3) 2014 Nissan Altima sl back and top speakers have stopped working. 4) 2014 Nissan Altima sl passenger airbag light stays on after a recall was completed. If you need any other information, email me.

- Fayette, MS, USA

problem #31

Sep 082016

Altima

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The dealer diagnosed that the sensor for the camshaft failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Greenville, RI, USA

problem #30

Aug 052016

Altima

  • 20,000 miles
I ran low on windshield washer fluid and a light can on notifying me. The next day I noticed that the lane detection system and the car in your blind spot indicator was no working. Causing a safety concern. Come to find out. When you run low on wiper fluid, it deactivates these safety features. I think this is crazy and dangerous. Put in wiper fluid and it corrected the problem. Wow!!!

- Girard, IL, USA

problem #29

Jul 032016

Altima

  • 9,500 miles
Since purchasing this car in early 2015 I have experienced the following: Occasionally the car alarm will sound / lights will flash either by manually pressing the button on the drivers door, passengers door or the trunk lid (with key fob in pocket or in hand) this issue also occurs using either one of my factory key fobs unlock buttons (both with new batteries installed by the dealer). By pressing the fobs unlock button again or pressing the door button again a second time, the alarm turns off and the door unlocks. I have had this in to the dealer four times in the last year but they have not been able to reproduce the problem. I am told each time that Nissan will not authorize service unless they see it happen or some code is stored. Why won't Nissan upper level technicians become involved with these kinds of problems?

- Mishawaka, IN, USA

problem #28

Apr 272016

Altima

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the fuel economy display on the instrument panel did not display the correct amount of fuel in the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle stalled and the speedometer gauge was incorrect. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

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