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:
2 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,022 miles

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2014 Nissan Altima Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

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problem #30

Apr 292018

Altima

  • 105,000 miles

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

Shortly after the first year the car began hesitating and eventually went on to completely cut off while my family and I were traveling. The transmission was replaced under warranty. I didn't have that particular problem for another year after the new transmission. The dealerships would always say they could not supplicate my concern. The problem persisting. I'm afraid to pull out in traffic because it stalls, jerks or hesitates. I won't allow my children to drive it because it is just too dangerous. Both my husband and I have paid taken it for diagnosis the past 6 months. I'm taking it yet again tomorrow. I cannot figure out the pattern. It seems to be worse once pausing after a long drive > 50 miles. While traveling this weekend, I paused at the highway off-ramp and it wouldn't accelerate beyond 15 mph. The check engine light came on this time. I pulled over and cut the car off. It did finally go but the rmps still idled highly. There are some days the problem isn't prevalent and the drive seems smooth. That's what makes it so dangerous. I have to wait until there's no traffic before attempting to turn or pull into traffic.

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #29

Apr 262018

Altima

  • 39,000 miles
I was driving on a road going appx 35 mph. Stopped at a traffic light, and my engine shut off and my car drifted. The brakes wouldnt even work. My radio and lights remained functional. I turned the car off and restarted it and when I put it in drive or reverse, it shut down again. The engine only stayed on in neutral or park.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #28

Mar 072018

Altima

  • 127,000 miles
I started experiencing problems with my vehicle about a year ago. While driving the car seem to not change gears. I had to coast to the side of the street, turn the vehicle off and restart it which made the vehicle to what I call "reset". this did not happen again until months later. Now my vehicle from time to time, while driving the vehicle seem as if it will not go when I accelerate from a stop in traffic. I thought it need transmission fluid. I discovered that it requies ctv transmission fluid and can only be done at a dealership which was not true. My local certified transmission repair center said they could perform a diagnostic for $99, which we did. We are now being told that the transmission need to be replaced and that this was a problem on most of the Nissan Altima's. replacement would cost about $4,800. Why hasn't Nissan recalled these vehicles after so many complaints?

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #27

Jun 072017

Altima

  • miles

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

My engine is making a raddling noise every time I accelerate then goes into an even worse noise like there's some sort of crack in the casing or a loose bolt inside the engine compartment. The breaks squeak every time I go into a stop motion. I've made a appointment before with carmax before and they've spent 5 hours in which none of the initial issues that I drove to austin for. And since that appointment no one has answered my calls to set up another and the two major issues are just getting worse.

- Killeen, TX, USA

problem #26

Feb 122018

Altima

  • 50,300 miles
My vehicle stopped on the highway in a busy evening traffic. For 10 minutes I was not able to do, but sit idle. After that car started but it was juddering and shaking every time I used to stop at red light or stop sign. The vibrations were very violent and scary. Even, in neutral, car engine revs up to 2K-3K RPM without accelerating. Nissan company and dealer are not helping and putting my life in danger as I could have got hit by another car/ trailer.

- Auburndale, MA, USA

problem #25

Dec 012017

Altima 5-cyl

  • 41,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. While attempting to stop the vehicle, it surged forward and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (superior Nissan of conway, 1090 collier drive, conway, ar 72032), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the failure was being investigated. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000. Consumer stated superior Nissan dealership in conway, Arkansas inspected the vehicle and could not get it ti turn off. They said it was safe, we traded in. Updated 8/28/18

- Maumelle, AR, USA

problem #24

Dec 112017

Altima

  • 95,324 miles

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

My check engine light came on today. Took my car to baker Nissan dealership for them to put it on diagnostic machine. I was charged $135. No work was done since I am out of warranty and extended warranty. They told me the engine was misfiring. Two codes appeared P0304 and P0300. In order to replace 1 ignition coil it was $357 for parts and labor. To replace all 4 ignition coils and spark plugs it is $1023.

- Cypress, TX, USA

problem #23

Sep 192017

Altima

  • 30,000 miles
My Nissan Altima 2014 engine caught on fire while driving on va 286 interstate 66 w exit toward front royal for merging onto I-66 w Virginia. Luckily I got out safely. I saw smoke come up from under the hood so shut the engine off, so I pulled over to the side. Then a flame came up and I ran out of the car. Within a matter of seconds the whole car was engulfed in flames and is destroyed 75% and I hardly saved my life but lost laptop, mobiles, baby car seat, stroller and other personal stuff. We lost our car which costed us $22,000 even engine was under 5 year warranty which caused a reason of fire but Nissan is not ready to take responsibility of its product even their product will take your life. We still owe to bank for Nissan Altima 2014. Help us to cover a total loss from Nissan. This stuff should not be happening!! I do not have gap insurance either. Nissan should give us new car as a replacement!!!!

- Manassas, VA, USA

problem #22

May 232017

Altima

  • 40,000 miles
My car shut down multiple times while driving it to work. I had to get it towed to Nissan and find a way to work. Nissan said they reprogrammed the cvt transmission and didnt bother to tell me there was a recall. When I got it back it was worse than when I took it in the first time. It is unprofessional and dangerous for them not to tell me about the recall.

- Mariana Del Rey, CA, USA

problem #21

Apr 292017

Altima

  • 28,000 miles
Vehicle is a 2014 Nissan Altima 4 cylinder motor. It recently had the transmission recall, disguised as a "campaign" performed. It was a software update. Since then, the car upshifts while decelerating, causing the engine to stumble & almost stall. It is similar to the torque converter locking up & affecting the drivetrain. If the engine stalled, driver would lose control of the vehicle & might crash the car. The car is in motion when it happens on a road where speeds are about 50 mph, which is about the speed we were driving when it happened. It has happened while driving straight or in mild turns.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #20

Feb 032017

Altima

  • miles

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

I purchased vehicle in 2014 and I have had all required maintenance performed. I'm not at 71K miles and have been experiencing abrupt jerking while driving. Nissan has a recall to reprogram the cvt. However, they offered extended warranties to few customers and not all of us. This is an ongoing complaint regarding the cvt and the enormous amount of money consumers have paid...not to mention the inevitable safety risk. Something has to be done and Nissan should be held responsible. I have an appointment on Monday regarding the recall...which they did not inform me about until I called about my car 2 days ago. Not to mention another recall for the airbag, that I found out about online. They are not communicating with their customers at all.

- Laurel, MD, USA

problem #19

Nov 062016

Altima

  • 5,000 miles
Engine should've shut off or give warning sign that oil from the oil filler came out andsplattered all over engine causing a engine fire which could've injured or killed someone this happened because someone must've left the oil filler cap off or didn't tighten cap, all mechanics told me the car should've shut off or warning light should've came on. Also the location of oil filler is in a bad spot it's on the middle of the engine with lots of plastic covers over engine, most engines the oil filler is on side of engine so oil doesn't spill on top of engine.the engine is a 2.5 liter engine.the engine runs very hot and with all the plastic parts and any oil spilling it can easily catch fire.I think Nissan should install a oil filler cap sensor to avoid potential engine fires.car is being repaired now from insurance claim but Nissan refused to reimburse any fincancial offer or a replacement car, since I brought the car brand new 6 months ago.I think someone should investigate this, a simple fix like a oil cap sensor could prevent fires and save lives

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #18

Sep 082016

Altima

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The dealer diagnosed that the sensor for the camshaft failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Greenville, RI, USA

problem #17

Jul 272016

Altima

  • miles
Since I have had my 2014 Nissan Altima it has faced several major issues such has two transmissions replacements, now the ac compressor, then the car display screen turned completely pink, and other numerous issues that have already been documented in your system. Please refer back to my previous complaints that I have submitted, my service records for the dealership, and so forth for documentation purposes. I truly believe that a car with only 7 miles on it when purchased should not have any of theses issues unless it was manufactured poorly. I am so fed up with dealing with the dealership and run arounds from the corporation that I may have to take legal action if this issue is not resolved in a timely manner.

- Cypress, TX, USA

problem #16

Jul 222016

Altima

  • 65,000 miles
My car as at a stop sign off a highway. As I tried to excelerate, the car died. I put the car in park. I let it sit for a second, put it in drive, it moved less that a foot and died. I was able to make it to a service station where they told me I needed a new battery. One week later I was on the highway trying to excelerate and the car died, mid highway, I pulled over. Got it started and after not having any results at my Nissan dealer, made it to my home where it was diagnosed with a faulty transmission. The car is a 2014 with 65 thousand miles and Nissan will not help

- Croton On Hudson, NY, USA

problem #15

Jan 172015

Altima

  • miles
I have to much throbble whit my carr hard to start I have more one monthy the not rrunig

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #14

Apr 102015

Altima

  • 34,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to accelerate, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to accelerate over 25 mph, there was an loud abnormal noise and the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 34,000.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #13

Jul 292015

Altima

  • 19,000 miles
Since the first week we owned the car, occasionally the screen(back up cam, radio...) doesn't start, or fails within first mile of driving- maybe 10 times since purchase date. On July 29, 2015- morning- car upon start, no screen and no dashboard. Restarted twice and then fine. At 9:30 P.M. same day-- close to home, side mirror failure warning showed on dash- and a subsequent failure of systems- including but not limited to- gps, screen, turn signals, headlights, hazard lights, all dash information. I pulled into parking garage and attempted to open window to use key fob for gate and had no operating windows, including sunroof or locks. Put car in park and could not get it into another gear.trapped in car for 15 min. With car running- passenger door then unlocked. Aaa called. Car ran for 3 hrs. Aaa disabled the electrical operating the fuel pump. Car towed to cochran in pittsburgh. Since a restart resets the computer, no code on diagnostic would be found. Cochran considers the situation resolved. Nissan has a case # and several recorded (by Nissan) conversations have occurred with regional rep. And that rep. Will not send written findings of investigation (check the I key)as it is internal information and I will pay all diagnostic fees associated. Rep has no technical knowledge and has no explanation of what an I key is or how or for what it should be checked. There is a directive from Nissan regarding this problem as told to me by wright Nissan, but again nothing will be done without the code from diagnostic computer. This can't happen again- but it will and it could be catastrophic-the intermittent, random, systematic failure will happen- the extent and order of events unknown - leaving us an uncertain outcome and no plan for response in the given situation. We suspect the problem is the BCM as alerted by the internet research, the aaa driver and the cochran tech.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #12

Oct 182013

Altima

  • 2,000 miles
When im in traffic and try to speed up the car doesn't change gears. Ive taken it to the dealer four times and they do nothing about it. It has happened two times within the last three days, which is more frequently than before. I have had this problem since I bought the car. When I stop the car completely, lets say at a red light, then press the gas it takes a few seconds for the car to even start moving.

- La Puente , CA, USA

problem #11

Apr 122014

Altima

  • 2,200 miles
Purchased new 2014 Nissan Altima sl 3.5L at approximately 2200 miles when accelrating at a stop light the vehicle jerked (as if it could not change gears), happened intermittently at first. Took vehicle to repair shop at 2 dealers in 2 states who could not capture information at that time. By 12000 miles while returning from vacation (1/4/2015) the vehicle was undriveable. Took to local dealer and needed a completee transmission replacement. At this time, vehicle was jerking, missing gears, changing gears independently, trying to go in to a lower gear while breaked at a stop light and engine would rev to accelrate, vehicle shook, and was literally deteriorating each mile. Transmission was replaced, at approximately 14500 miles, the same vehicle symptoms have begun. Took to dealer while traveling, they were able to capture minimal data because as the vehicle began to jerk and shake, their battery died in the lap top. However, some data was recorded. Advised to drive home and file complaint with Nissan motors North America (which I have done, ) vehicle will be taken to local dealer for continual study and new transmission replacement. Was advised by repair manager, that transmissions are now being known to seize while being drove. I have requested Nissan purchase my vehicle back, pay off my loan and refund any trade in values and payments made on nmac loan because I refuse to replace a transmission every 2000 miles. At this time vehicle is shifting spuratically at any mileage. More at lower speeds but also at 70mph on highways.

- Camp Lejeune , NC, USA

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