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ProblemsByVin File / 2014-NISSAN-ALTIMA
2014 · nissan

nissan Altima problems

1 safety recall. 1,103 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
6.4 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

lighting
279 reports · avg $250
moderate
powertrain
195 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
airbags
185 reports · avg $1,100
critical
suspension
113 reports · avg $900
moderate
electrical
59 reports · avg $850
moderate
steering
58 reports · avg $700
severe
body
36 reports · avg $1,500
severe
engine
28 reports · avg $3,100
severe

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2014 Altima · airbags
TAMARA RECALL- MY AIR BAG SENSORS SUPPOSEDLY HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT I STILL OCCASIONALLY GET THE ISSUE WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN MY PASSENGER SEAT.
12/31/2017 · NHTSA ODI #11057725.0
2014 Altima · other
I'VE HAD MY SUNROOF REPLACED BACK IN 2014- 10 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2014 ALTIMA BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING RAIN WATER INTO MY VEHICLE. FAST FORWARD TO NOW, IT'S STILL LEAKING WATER INTO MY VEHICLE AND NOW I'M SEEING REPORTS OF SPONTANEOUS SHATTERING OF THE SUNROOFS. I AM…
12/31/2017 · NHTSA ODI #11057724.0
2014 Altima · suspension Crash
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 OR RIGHT TURN. WHEN MOVING FROM THE WAITING POSITION THE CAR WILL STALL AND AS AN ONCOMING CAR IS COMING POSES A LEFT…
12/31/2014 · NHTSA ODI #10669217.0
2014 Altima · airbags
THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 2.5L 2014 NISSAN ALTIMAS AND I HAVE A 3.5L 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA, MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT SHOWS NO OCCUPANCY PERSON SITS IN THE PASSENGER SIT, AS WELL AS INTERMITTENLY WHEN AN OBJECT IS PLACED IN THE SEAT. THERE IS A RECALL WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS OF…
12/31/2014 · NHTSA ODI #10669282.0

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severe NHTSA 14V138000 25/03/2014

Nissan North America, Inc

If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Common questions

Is the 2014 Nissan Altima reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 1,103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Nissan Altima has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2014 Nissan Altima?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is lighting, with 279 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $250 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Nissan Altima has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 Nissan Altima?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 1,103 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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