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 4 of 4)

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problem #10

May 012015

Altima

  • miles

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

2014 Nissan Altima. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle oil leaks issue. Consumer sent additional correspondence. The consumer stated there was a smell of hydro-carbons when he started the engine. The dip stick showed a drop of at least 3/8 of oil on the dip stick. Also, the air bag issue was not address and the plastic protecting the bottom of the engine fell down.

- Afton, OK, USA

problem #9

Jun 302014

Altima

  • 200 miles
Since I leased my car in may2014 I forgot to turn the engine off 4 times. Twice it ran all night in my garage but fortunately the gas fumes did not enter my house while I was sleeping. I believe its because I'm not use to the keyless ignition system. At first I thought I mistakenly started the engine with the remote start capability while the key was in my pocket. I reported the problem to the car dealer and at my request they disengaged the remote start feature on the vehicle, recently the car was left running all night for the second time so I apparently forgot to turn it off, I am elderly and hard of hearing and can hardly hear the engine running, I wear a hearing aid. It runs very quietly. Once I loaned my daughter the car and she encountered the same problem of not turning off the engine, I learn from internet post that countless reports have been made and several deaths by carbon monoxide entering homes have occurred due to this problem, I understand the keyless ignition system has been around for many years and is installed in many different vehicles, I was not aware of it until I got my car. I feel a safety recall should be issued to correct the problem before more people get killed, the public should be made aware of it without further delay since countless reports have already been made. Please acknowledge receipt of my report. Thank you.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #8

Feb 242015

Altima

  • 8,300 miles
Pulling into a parking lot with brake on the car accelerated by itself and jumped the curb. When the back tires bounced over the curb the car stopped accelerating.

- Buckeye, AZ, USA

problem #7

Dec 142014

Altima

  • miles

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

I have number of problems with my vehicle - 2014 Altima sl. Several times after stop and go traffic the transmission stops switching gears (speeds). It gets stuck on a first gear equivalent in cvt transmission. The fix is to restart the vehicle, obviously this could be dangerous on the road where there are no places to stop. Another major problem is a head unit (navigation, radio, etc). It restarts by itself now and than, sometimes right in a middle of the highway when I'm trying to figure out what exit to take and I need the gps guidance. Its absolutely unreliable. I'm not complaining about the quality of the software here that is terrible, by the way, but in any situation it should not restart by itself! another problem, as mentioned by others, is mileage. I get much less miles as advertised! this is my first and last Nissan!

- Hackensack , NJ, USA

problem #6

Nov 262014

Altima

  • 9,700 miles
Vehicle is driven several miles so the engine is warm. Three times the car has stalled when stopping at a light or slowing at an intersection to make a left turn. When moving from the waiting position the car will stall and as an oncoming car is coming poses a left threatening situation as it will not move forward immediately. Car has been taken to Nissan dealership 2 times and both times nothing shows on the computer. Also, the car was driven the last time and the stall is not replicated. Because the problem is not replicated nisaan refuses to admit there is a problem with the car although a life is in jeopardy due to the danger of making a left had turn in front of traffic when there is ample time to make the turn. I have spoken to the national office and they refuse to do anything since the computer says the car is not broken.

- Cordova, TN, USA

problem #5

Sep 172014

Altima

  • 3,100 miles
I purchased a brand new 2014 Nissan Altima S on 7/20/14. On 9/17/14 my cel began flashing, car shaking & losing power as I was driving on the freeway (which is under construction with no shoulders to pull over on). Brought car to service department and they tried to first tell me they couldn't find any issue. I forced them to continue testing & it happened again & they were able to pull 2 error codes (misfire & multiple misfire). After a week of driving my car and testing, they could not figure out how to fix it. I opened a case at that time to request a buy back or replacement of this vehicle as it is clear that something was done wrong on the assembly line & safety of vehicle has been compromised. On 9/26/14, the dealership called and told me to pick up my car as they "think they fixed the problem." I picked up the car, drove 5 miles & issues happened again & I noticed it was consuming large amounts of gasoline. Brought it back to dealership & told them that it was not fixed & it is not safe to drive this vehicle. On 9/29/14, Nissan corporate sent an engineer to pick up my car to test the issues & after driving it, the engineer said that all 4 coils needed to be changed. Coils were swapped out & I picked up the car 10/2/14 against my will. Full tank when I picked up the car stating I'd receive 540 miles (normal for an Altima) & 2 days later, it dropped all of a sudden by 100 miles for no reason. I only received 400 miles to full tank & the majority of my driving is highway miles. It is still consuming gasoline & is idling rougher. I am now 3 weeks in, 2 separate issues & my car still is not working. If my car has issues 52 days in and only 3K miles, I can only imagine what else is going to happen. I commute and drive with small children & it is not safe. It is clear that there is something wrong with my car.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #4

May 022014

Altima

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that there was an leak coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician replaced the oil pressure switch but the failure persisted. The authorized dealer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #3

Feb 072014

Altima

  • 1,851 miles
The whole exhaust system from the engine along to the rear of this cars exhaust tips is rusting away already! several dealerships say its normal!

- Centereach, NY, USA

problem #2

Jun 292014

Altima 4-cyl

  • 210,000 miles
When I turn the ignition nothing happens. All I hear is a click where the car is trying to ignite. After trying several times it finally cranks up and start. I've had the battery checked and have taken it to Nissan for a diagnostic test and both came back negative. Not sure what the problem but it is happening more frequent now since the first time it happened in November 2013 and again in April 2014. If the issue isn't showing up after paying $85 for a diagnostic test at Nissan, I wonder if others are experiencing this issue.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #1

May 242014

Altima 4-cyl

  • 1,333 miles
On the way to get a cup of coffee (less than one mile from my home) a car started coming into my lane. I swerved slightly to avoid a collision and my car went into the ditch and hit a telephone pole. Over $22,000 in damage. Radiator bent into an "L" shape. Side frames and engine went into the firewall, which totaled the car completely. I have spoken with Nissan Corp. Air bag safety engineer, dealership owner, general manager, sales manager and they will not do anything about this $22,000 damage to the front end and none of the airbags deployed. Officer said driver airbag and side curtain and in seat airbags should have also deployed. They didn't and I was almost killed. The car was only 2 months old, no modifications, and very low miles. Kiro7 tv in seattle even did two stories on the crash and airbags not working and that Nissan had only recalled passenger airbags, not driver side airbags...updated 07/16/14

- Kent, WA, USA

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