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

electrical problem

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2014 Nissan Altima Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #67

Apr 242023

Altima

  • miles

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

I was driving on the freeway and my hood popped up and smashed my roof and everything inside the ceiling onto my lap. The lighting and visor broken. Roof and hood damaged. I luckily survived this. I am leading this car. I took it to Nissan when this happened. They said they-??d fix it but it-??s been months and now no answer.

- Lehi, UT, USA

problem #66

Jul 062023

Altima

  • miles
Head Lamps (Lights) stop working properly. New ballast and lights where installed after detected the Malfunction and still no lighting. I no longer can see when I'm driving at night. Yes vehicle have been inspected by police and dealer.

- Ballston Spa, NY, USA

problem #65

Jul 162023

Altima

  • miles
1. Airbag warning light is on. 2. Unable to roll down front passenger window from driver-??s side master window control switch.

- Bonita, CA, USA

problem #64

Jun 112023

Altima 4-cyl

  • miles

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

My Altima is 9 years old now and I know things go bad overtime but my headlights are so dim I can-??t see 2 feet in front of me at night snd it-??s very very dangerous. I know Nissan had s class action and I was signed up and even had an appointment to fix but sadly my husband got sh*t while driving home from work in Chicago, he survived thankfully but the next several months revolves around him and doctor appointments, surgeries, etc-?? and I missed my slot. I think it-??s very unfair because these we-??re getting dimmer and dimmer since 2016-2017 with the past 3 years so fin you can-??t see at all. I-??m so afraid I-??m going to be able to see and hurt someone badly, and that would kill me in itself!! I personally am not financially able to replace these yet bc it-??s pubs 1500-3000 to fix if need be. Thank you [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #63

Nov 252022

Altima

  • miles
Information entertainment system is completely inoperable. no backup camera or navigation or audio. Screen is black no power. without cameras there is safety risk to those near vehicle. Dealer quoted nearly $200 to look at it and run a diagnostic. we declined this offer but am willing to have it inspected. There are no messages or warning lamps on now or prior. it is unknown what caused this failure. all fuses are in tact. Thank you.

- Phillipston, MA, USA

problem #62

Oct 122022

Altima

  • miles
I was driving on a street single line and my car just automatically stopped and didn't want to turn on it cranks but don't want to turn on I got scared because the cars behind me almost hit my car but I turned on my emergency lights and they when around

- El Centro , CA, USA

problem #61

Oct 282022

Altima

  • miles

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

-€¢ Fuel and Electrical system failure -€¢ Vehicle caught fire on I-10 in Grandbay, Al while driving. -€¢ No -€¢ There was a police report filed and a claim filed with my insurance company but I only had liability. -€¢ All the lights on dash came on prior to the car catching fire. I have suffered total loss!!!

- Gautier, MS, USA

problem #60

Jul 072022

Altima

  • miles
Bought car last year no warning lights or any issues a year and some months later check engine light comes got oil changed they told me transmission issue came on their computer. Check engine light dissappear then reappear got diagnostics done again its bein read as a cvt judder got sent to another repair shop for transmission issues multiple repair shops all saying cvt judder I search online and its saying its a common issue with Nissan from 2013 to 2017 why is there no recall im being told total to replace transmission is 6,000 dollars is rediculous

- Catonsville, MD, USA

problem #59

Nov 012021

Altima

  • miles
The air bag light came on, on November 2021, and stays on all the time. When I took the car to the dealer to check what was wrong with it I was told the airbag might not deploy in case of impact. The car is less than 8 years old, but I was told it was not under warranty and there was no recall for that. I was told they had to replace two parts: 98820-9HN9ASensor-Side AIRBAG Center and 87650-9HP3ABack Assembly Front Seat, for a total cost of approximately $2400, but the parts were not available. The money was refunded to me three months later and the parts have not been replaced. I do not feel safe driving the car around; unfortunately it is the only car I have. The car is available for inspection upon request.

- Selma , CA, USA

problem #58

Jun 082021

Altima

  • miles
Many people complain about the sunroof leaking and the compressor. This will be the second time having issues with compressor. It effects my defrost which can be a serious safety hazard. Water accumulates in the floor boards and the headliner which causes mold and mildew which leads to respiratory issues. I paid 1200 to replace the compressor one year ago and not I am having the same issues. I see many people talk about this issue online. Standing water on the floor boards and air does not cool.

- Gadsden, AL, USA

problem #57

May 012014

Altima

  • miles

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

When I bought the car the headlights were dim they driver side headlight keeps burning out they said it wasn't covered under the warranty whatsoever but yet you can't see at night to drive if it is dark I cannot drive my car never have been able to since about it but yet Nissan says nothing's wrong with it hit the repairs on me this is not the first time I've made a complaint about this but it does no good

- Russellville, KY, USA

problem #56

Aug 102021

Altima

  • miles
Low beams are too dim while driving at night they look like they are practically not even on at all.

- Kingsville, TX, USA

problem #55

May 032021

Altima

  • 80,500 miles
Engine shuts off while driving.. replaced crankshaft and camshaft position sensor, replaced throttle body, spark plugs, same problem.

- Magna, UT, USA

problem #54

Jan 132021

Altima

  • miles
Hood latch defective they state recall but no remedy and car stalls while driving locking me in car in middle of road or intersections

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #53

Jan 102021

Altima

  • miles
Driving at night is very dangerous for me to drive with my kids home I'm a single parent the headlights mainly low beams are very very low you can even till they are on the police pulled me over and made a joke saying I would be better off using two flashlights can you please tell me the problem or help I almost was in a accident with my children in the car is the low beams the highbeams I've had to resort to put a fog lights on my car thank you please respond

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #52

Oct 162017

Altima

  • miles
I own a 2014 Nissan Altima, over the time of ownership I have noticed the headlights getting dimmer and dimmer, I assumed it was the bulbs aging and replaced this on 02/15/2020. The new bulbs (silvania silverstars) were supposed to be brighter. There were not much brighter. Later when I went to the dealership they suggested new headlight assemballies as the chrome painting on the insides of the lenses has faded and as a result is not reflecting much light onto the road. The estimated cost of this repair was 800$. I have never owned a car where the headlights have failed in this matter and as a student it is unacceptable and dangerous to have low beams that are so dim they do not even appear to be on at night. Googling this issues shows many forums where people are complaining about the same issue I was having with new headlight assemblies fixing the issue

- Broussard, LA, USA

problem #51

Mar 142019

Altima

  • 93,000 miles
Where the mileage screen is it keeps blinking on and off and stays black out majority of the time I can't see miles and I can't see what the gear it is in on the dash board. When the weather outside reach over 95-100 the dash board starts too light up and blink lightly too see the miles my car has it is a wire issue and shortage somewhere on electrical part. Second issue is there is a recall already on the hood latch and Nissan dealer telling me they can not fix it until they have a solution my hood will not latch so I am driving around with a hood that can fly open and cause a accident any minute and being there a recall Nissan is gonna be responsible for all damages

- Boonton, NJ, USA

problem #50

Jan 282020

Altima

  • 98,852 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds without warning the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. Additionally, while the steering wheel was turned to the left or the right, the headlamp would fail to remain illuminated. (piazza Nissan of ardmore located at 265 lancaster ave, ardmore, pa 19003, (610) 649-4400), was contacted and an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle diagnosed which was still pending. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,852.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #49

Nov 012019

Altima

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the power door locks operated independently by unlocking and locking. The contact stated that the failure occurred while turning the steering wheel or driving over a bump in the road. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. After the failure, the door opening warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #48

Oct 142019

Altima

  • miles
The ECM mahesh the engine light go off every month!!

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

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