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.
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The right rear lower link of my 2014 Altima completely failed due to rust, likely caused by road salt. I was driving about 35 mph on a straight section of a state road when this occurred and partially lost steering control. Had I been traveling at higher speeds, I likely would have lost control and crashed, injuring me and my son. Nissan has a service campaign for this safety issue but it only applies to 2013 models. Nissan would not cover the repair after pleading my case and had no rational explanation for why not.
Vehicle is difficult to keep in the lane I'm driving in feels like I'm about to be blown off the road I've replaced the tie rods the hubs the tires had multiple alignments but feels like the suspension has failed some where or the steering failed something is there is vibration in the wheel feels like its slipping or hesitation there's a its to the point I'm getting scared to drive it almost like the frame is separated or separating somewhere doesn't feel safe to drive feels unstable at low and high speeds it almost to the point I wanna jist junk the [xxx] thing cause no matter what I have done or do to it myself it never gets better parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
After making a right turn at approximately 10mph, the car felt like the car lost alignment and required a significant rightward turn of the steering wheel (between 1 and 2 O'clock) to maintain position in the lane. Additionally, amber ABS, traction control, and stability control warning messages appeared on the dashboard. As I was less than a mile from home, I proceeded there on side streets, keeping speed below 20 mph. I parked on the street, and found the left rear wheel tilted noticeably inward and with less clearance in the wheel arch. Looking under the car, I saw the lower control arm broken at the pivot point where it connects to the chassis.
- Cleveland, OH, USA
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The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the that rear driver's side suspension spring and axle were severely rusted, causing the tire to turn inwards while driving. The contact regained control of the vehicle and drove 5 mph to get off the highway and parked at his parent's residence. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure that the rear axle and spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Rear passenger control arm broke at attachment to car body. One half of the weld shows crack and prior corrosion. I was driving on the expressway and noticed handling issues and car sagging on passenger side. I pulled off to a side street and drove local streets the 4 miles to my home. Control arm broke in my driveway as I was backing up.
In the evening of February 2nd 2021. My daughter was driving home on county road 12 (at a speed of around 50mph) near long lake, mn. She hear a loud sound and the car became more difficult to drive. Thankfully there was an exit that she could take and she stopped the car as soon as this was safe to do. The next day we had the car picked up by aaa and taken to the Nissan dealer (walser in wayzata, mn). They diagnosed that one of the rear control arms had corroded and collapsed, while the other side control arm was corroded and near collapse. Both were replaced at a cost of over $1,700. I checked the internet and noticed that this issue was subject of a recall for cars up to model year 2013 (in the us) and up to 2014 in Canada), recall reference P9324 and that with effect from model year 2018, the manufacturer had changed the construction of the control arms and that this was significant improvement. Reported to Nissan, case report # 430 217 02, who were not helpful. Uploading dealer invoice and several images of the affected parts.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle was shaking and veering to the right. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed the control arm had deteriorated. The vehicle was towed to mike barney Nissan (3676 sheridan dr, amherst, NY 14226, (716) 833-9888) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the control arm was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
I recently took my 2014 Nissan Altima in for new shocks and struts to my local mechanic. When the mechanic completed the work on the shocks and struts he completed an inspection of other parts of the vehicle and found that the passenger side rear control arm was cracked and the drivers side rear control arm was very rusted and corroded, but he could not find a crack. He then advised me that my vehicle was unsafe to drive. He also advised me that he had replaced numerous Nissan Altima rear control arms before, he was told that Nissan had a campaign to replace rear control arms due to them cracking. I then had my vehicle towed to the local Nissan dealership. After speaking with the service manager he advised me that only 2013 Nissan Altima that are in areas of the country that have salt on the road and 2014 Nissan Altima in Canada are being fixed by Nissan. I have a 2014 Nissan Altima and live in Ohio. Nissan should be expanding their campaign to 2014 vehicles that are having the same issue as the 2013's. luckily, I was not driving my vehicle and my mechanic found the crack during an inspection. If he didn't find it, I along with my family or friends could have possibly been injured if the control arm completely cracked in half and caused me to crash. I hope Nissan isn't waiting for a fatality to consider a recall. $1300 later I am going to pick up my vehicle from the local dealership. Class:19-002 ref#: ntb 19-082 id#: P9324
Lower rear control arm on the drivers side separated while driving due to corrosion. I live in Wisconsin where salt is used to clear snow. I was driving in a straight line on a freeway.
I was driving my 2014 Nissan Altima down the highway when the rearward control arm broke from rust and cause me to fishtail almost crashing... I could have been injured badly!!!
Driving home at 45 mph on a city street, heard a pop, lost control, was able to drive slow with hazards to repair shop.waning lights came on immediately. Received notification that control arm snapped and other control arm cracked. Google and found safety notice for 2013/2014 for related to states with high road salt. Us and Canada. Us is vague point to only 2013 with Canada stating both 13 and 14. Expensive repair that should be covered by Nissan is very vague to avoid paying these repair cost.. as you can see from the picture, these was defiantly a rust issue caused from road salt. I live in Illinois.
Driving home from work yesterday, while driving 65 on the expressway, I experienced an odd 'shift' in my car, giving an odd swaying sensation'I thought I may have had a flat tire. Since I was close to a gas station, I proceeded roughly a half mile on the shoulder of the road and eventually to the station. Upon inspection I found that a portion of the wheel assembly had completely broken from the frame. I have since learned that Nissan acknowledges the problem and issued a "service campaign" for 2013 Altima in the us but 2013 and 2014 in Canada. Their description of how this part fails is exactly what happened to my car and I live in the "salt belt" that they say contributes to this issue. I have called their Consumer Affairs but was told that they do not recognize this as Nissan's responsibility and are not willing to repair what is already broken or replace what will most likely fail on the other side!
I was driving over railroad tracks all of a sudden I heard a pop and my car started acting weird like I was driving on ice and seemed lopsided. I stopped got out of car and noticed my tire on passenger side was pointed inward and my back end of car was low against tire. Something broke under my vehicle.
I was driving at about 35mph, hit a small pothole & the rear control arm on the passenger side snapped. Not knowing about the service campaign (that came out in 10/2019- I purchased the car in 02/2020) I took it upon myself to get the part fixed. Almost $500 out of my pocket. Fast forward 10 months, driving 70 on the highway, didn't hit a pot hole or anything... the drivers side snapped. This is clearly a safety issue as I lost control of my car for a solid 15 seconds. How are only the 2014 Altima in Canada eligible for free repairs but a car in NY state is not? I have a case open and will be expecting a call on 02/08. Really hoping Nissan steps up to assist with repairs as this will amount to almost $1,000 in not even a year..
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the rear control arm detached from the rear driver side tire without warning. Due to the defect, the contact began to lose control of the vehicle as the vehicle swayed from side to side. Despite the failure, the contact was able to drive the vehicle home where it remained in her possession. The contact called russ darrow Nissan of milwaukee (11212 w metro auto mall, milwaukee, wi 53224) and sent over pictures of the damage where they confirmed that the failure was a defective rear control arm. The contact was then referred to the manufacturer who informed her that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was given a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Vehicle traveling straight on highway at approx. 65 mph. Vehicle jerked in a fishtail manner to the left hand drivers side. I immediately pulled off the highway, discovered a completely flat tire (purchased only 2 weeks ago). Vehicle towed to dealership and was told that rear lower control arm was severely cracked, unsafe to drive. Service member also advised me that this is an ongoing issue with my vehicle and that I needed to go through Nissan usa Consumer Affairs since my vehicle (although the millions of issues on record) to have my repair approved. Vehicle is currently at dealership and I am awaiting Nissan usa Consumer Affairs to call back to address the issue. Vehicle is approx. 7K miles outside of 60K mile warranty.
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- Buffalo, NY, USA