Worst 2014 Nissan Altima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Transmission / Drivetrain
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Nissan Altima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 278 | 3 | — | 75,648 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 206 | 2 | 1 | 67,178 mi | |
| Airbags | 202 | 32 | 2 | 32,981 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 124 | 2 | — | 108,349 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 76 | 2 | 4 | 65,903 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 69 | — | 1 | 43,475 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 58 | 3 | — | 63,246 mi | |
| Body Structure | 48 | 9 | — | 63,755 mi | |
| Brakes | 26 | 4 | — | 44,128 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 26 | 4 | — | 34,664 mi | |
| Fuel System | 22 | 1 | 1 | 45,283 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 21 | 1 | — | 37,433 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 19 | — | — | 103,429 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 17 | 1 | — | 97,653 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 14 | — | 1 | 39,988 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 13 | 1 | — | 91,000 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 12 | — | — | 75,162 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 12 | — | — | 56,364 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | 1 | — | 67,058 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Bulbs | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Nissan Altima
8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,638,388 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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