2014 Nissan Altima Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Nissan Altima. Part of Generation 5 — 2013–2018.

20132015
Complaints
1,383
per 10K Sold
41.2
US Sales
335,644
Crashes
74
Fires
11
Injuries
86
Fatalities
2
Recalls
8

Worst 2014 Nissan Altima Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1278 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:75,648 mi
Crash-related:3
#2206 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:67,178 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#3202 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:32,981 mi
Crash-related:32
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Nissan Altima.

Headlight/Taillight Failures
278
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
75,648
Transmission / Drivetrain
206
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
67,178
Airbags
202
complaints
Crashes
32
Fires
2
Avg Miles
32,981
Suspension Failures
124
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
108,349
Engine Problems
76
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
4
Avg Miles
65,903
Electrical Faults
69
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
43,475
Steering Defects
58
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
63,246
Body Structure
48
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
Avg Miles
63,755
Brakes
26
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
44,128
Unintended Acceleration
26
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
34,664
Fuel System
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
45,283
Wipers & Visibility
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
37,433
Latches / Locks
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
103,429
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
97,653
Seat-Related Issues
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
39,988
Wheel Issues
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
91,000
Electronic Stability Control
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,162
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
56,364
Seat Belt Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
67,058
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Bulbs
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Nissan Altima

8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,638,388 vehicles.

20V315000Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
~1,831,818 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.

16V911000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~757 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.

16V244000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~3,296,947 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

16V029000Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
~846,000 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

15V681000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification · Air Bags:frontal
~919 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

15V486000Gasoline Fuel System
~46,846 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) notified the agency on July 31, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2016 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 18, 2015. On October 14, 2015, Nissan expanded the recall to cover an additional 41,388 vehicles, including certain model year 2013-2015 Altima 3.5 vehicles equipped with a V6 engine manufactured March 30, 2012, to August 18, 2015 as well as the vehicles covered by the July 31, 2015 notification. In the affected vehicles, due to an improperly installed o-ring that may not have been seated correctly at the time of assembly, fuel may leak during a crash from the area where the fuel sending unit attaches to the fuel tank.

15V116000Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
~625,400 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

14V138000Electrical System:software · Air Bags:frontal
~989,701 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

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2014 Nissan Altima — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Nissan Altima reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2014 Nissan Altima has 1,383 NHTSA complaints, 74 crash-related, and 8 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 278 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Nissan Altima?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (278 complaints, avg 75,648 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (206 complaints, avg 67,178 mi); Airbags (202 complaints, avg 32,981 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Nissan Altima?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 64,764 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Nissan Altima include 74 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 86 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Yes — 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 7,638,388 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Nissan Altima?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (headlight/taillight failures) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Altima reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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