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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the recall repair was not completed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the hood opened by wind flow. The contact stated that the hood latches and the frame under the windshield had been crimped and bent by the hood. The contact stated that the dealer had not diagnosed the vehicle and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 193,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the front driver's and passenger's side doors intermittently failed to open as needed. Additionally, the front driver's and passenger's side seat belt sensors failed to chime when the seat belts were not securely fastened. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the hood failed to securely latch closed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the VIN was not covered under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed contact about the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the primary hood latch inadvertently released, causing the windshield to crack, and denting the hood and fenders. The check engine and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened, but the contact had not heard from the manufacturer since. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) which was associated with the VIN. However, the contact never received notification of the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 203,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. Benson Nissan (1100 N pine St, spartanburg, SC 29303) was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.
- Spartanburg, SC, USA
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The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted daytona Nissan (950 N tomoka farms rd, daytona beach, fl 32124, (386) 478-4019) and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Consumer sold the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the front driver's and front passenger's side door latches became defective and needed to be replaced. The contact had taken the vehicle to fred anderson Nissan of raleigh (9225 glenwood ave, raleigh, nc 27617) twice to have both door latches replaced under warranty. The contact stated that the dealer acknowledged that there was a failure with the door latches however, a recall was not placed on the vehicle for the door latches. A mechanic explained to the contact that the two clips inside the door loosened over time which caused the door latches to become defective. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Nissan of St. Augustine (2755 us-1, St. Augustine, fl 32086) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with a defective transmission pressure sensor switch. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who cleared the check engine warning light and informed her that the vehicle was still under warranty. The vehicle was then taken to Nissan of St. Augustine (2755 us-1, St. Augustine, fl 32086) and she was informed that since the check engine was not illuminated, the mechanic was unable to perform any repairs to the vehicle. The contact left the vehicle in the possession of the dealer for a few days however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer returned the vehicle to the contact and informed her to return the vehicle once the check engine warning light reappeared. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V244000 (air bags) and 16V029000 (latches/locks/linkages). The dealer (Nissan autohaus bcherl weiden, located at bucherl jo.-tec.gmbh neustadter str 50 weiden, 92637+ 49 961631-90330, www.autohaus-buecherl.de/weiden.html) stated that the part was unavailable and was waiting to receive the part from the manufacturer to provide the recall repair. The Nissan usa manufacturer stated that they would notify the contact before June 1, 2018 to determine if the part would be available prior to the vehicle being shipped internationally. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V244000 (air bags), 16V029000 (latches/locks/linkages), and 15V116000 (latches/locks/linkages). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distributions disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V244000 (air bags) and 16V029000 (latches/locks/linkages). The dealer was unable to supply the parts within a reasonable time frame. The dealer indicated that they would follow up and call the contact within three days, but the contact received no follow up call and was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2014 Nissan Altima. Consumer writes in regards to airbag light stays on while traveling and dealerships refusal to repair/replace hood latch assembly that's stated in recall notice 16V-029. The dealer claimed the hood latch had already been replaced.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V029000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repairs was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V029000(latches/locks/linkages); however, the parts for the recall were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V029000 (latches/locks/linkages). The dealer scheduled an appointment for the vehicle to be serviced under the recall however, after the contact arrived at the dealer he was informed that the required part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact leased a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V029000 (latches/locks/linkages) however the parts to do the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that a manufacturer recall notice was received in mid April 2015. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the repair was completed. In addition, the contact received the manufacturer's notification again for NHTSA campaign number: 16V029000 (latches/locks/linkages) and contacted the dealer. The dealer stated that the part was ordered in mid April 2015. A recall repair appointment was scheduled for the next day. The contact was driving the vehicle for over ten months and found out that the repair was not performed. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was not experiencing a failure.
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- Kingston, NY, USA