ALTIMA AND ROGUE; ENGINE TURNS OFF OR HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP DURING HOT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (+100°F) This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section and Table A on pages 5 and 6 have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2014 Nissan Altima cruise control problems
severe Owners of the 2014 Nissan Altima have filed 17 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control, typically surfacing around 33,000 miles at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
17
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 Altima | 6 |
| 2011 Altima | 4 |
| 2012 Altima | 25 |
| 2013 Altima | 22 |
| 2014 Altima (this page) | 17 |
| 2015 Altima | 14 |
| 2016 Altima | 28 |
| 2017 Altima | 20 |
| 2018 Altima | 10 |
4crashes
5injuries
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
IF YOU CONFIRM All "hands free" functions of the Intelligent Key (I-Key) do not work. For example, the doors will not lock or unlock when pressing either front door request switch. NOTE: - The issue of all I-Key "hands free" functions not working may occur intermittently or all the time. - The message "No Key Detected" or similar may show on the Vehicle Information Display (located in the combination meter). - All I-Key remote button functions (door lock/unlock, etc.) WILL work normally when all I-Key "hands free" functions are NOT working. ACTION 1. Inspect the I-Key?s battery on its negative contact side. 2. If excessive scratching is found, replace the battery. 3. Verify all I-Key functio
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of the 2014 Nissan Altima cite a cluster of fuel-delivery and transmission control problems that create immediate safety hazards. The most serious complaints involve unintended acceleration—cars that surge forward at high speed despite driver braking, with brake pressure failing to slow the vehicle. Two owners reported crashes (one through a storefront, one into another vehicle with injuries). Others experienced sudden acceleration while parked or at traffic lights, requiring emergency responders.
The most common complaint is a 4–10 second delay when pressing the gas from a complete stop, forcing owners into oncoming traffic. This occurs in both older (25K miles) and higher-mileage (93K) cars. Several owners took their cars to Nissan dealers; repairs (fuel-line replacement, coil swaps) failed to resolve the hesitation, and multiple dealerships refused diagnosis or charged owners for unnecessary repairs.
Engine misfire and rough idle appear in early ownership—one owner reported the issue at 3,000 miles and 52 days, leading to coil pack replacement that did not fix the rough running or excess fuel consumption. At higher mileage, CVT transmission slipping and delayed engagement are reported, with one owner denied warranty coverage due to missed fluid service. Dealerships frequently could not reproduce issues, and Nissan's responses (when documented) included engineer dispatch and component replacement, but these did not resolve underlying control problems.
Same Nissan Altima cruise control reports on nearby years: 2012 · 2013 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017
Failure modes owners describe
Unintended acceleration
Vehicle accelerates without driver input or despite brake pressure. Occurs while in park, during normal driving, or at stops. In some cases driver states foot was on brake; owner of 2014 Altima reported accelerating from park in parking lot through store window. Multiple owners report brake pressure fails to slow vehicle.
When: Varies: at low mileage (3K, 33K, 41K, 25K miles); one report at 116K miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle surges forward at high speed; Accelerator pedal does not respond to brake input; Engine continues spinning/revving even after crash; Vehicle accelerates from park without pedal input; Brake pedal pressed but vehicle does not slow
Codes mentioned: P0300 - Multiple misfire
Repairs/costs cited: Owner #3 and #4 crashed; no repairs documented. Owner #7 crashed into another vehicle; vehicle not repaired. Owner #1 reported coil replacement did not resolve acceleration issue.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Owner #6 states Nissan was notified and stated failure was being investigated. Owner #1: Nissan engineer ordered 4 coil replacements (10/2014). Owner #7: Manufacturer was notified.
Hesitation and delayed acceleration response
Vehicle hesitates or fails to respond promptly when accelerator pedal depressed. Delay of 4–10 seconds before forward motion. Occurs most often from complete stop or after idle. Creates traffic safety hazard.
When: From low mileage (25K, 30K, 33K, 41K, 42K miles) through 93K miles
Symptoms owners cite: 4–6 second delay before car moves from complete stop; Vehicle fails to accelerate when gas pedal pressed; Slow response to pedal input; Hesitation taking 5–10 seconds to reach speed; Occurs frequently in daily driving
Repairs/costs cited: Owner #9: fuel line replaced; failure recurred. Owner #11: taken to dealer 4 times with no repair. Owner #12: not diagnosed or repaired at dealer.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Owner #12: Manufacturer made aware of failure. Owner #13: Manufacturer made aware of failure.
Engine misfire and rough idle
Check engine light illuminates; engine misfires and shakes while driving. RPM fluctuates or revs up without corresponding speed increase. Vehicle consumes excess fuel and idles roughly. Occurs early in vehicle life.
When: Very early ownership: 3K miles, 52 days after purchase (owner #1)
Symptoms owners cite: Check engine light flashing; Car shaking and losing power on freeway; Rough idle; RPM fluctuates and revs without speed increase; Excessive fuel consumption
Codes mentioned: P0300 - Multiple misfire, P0301 - Misfire cylinder 1
Repairs/costs cited: Owner #1: Nissan engineer ordered all 4 ignition coils replaced (10/2/14); issue persisted. Owner reports rough idle and excess fuel consumption continued post-repair.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Owner #1: Nissan engineer dispatched to vehicle; coils replaced. Owner requested buyback/replacement at 52 days; outcome not stated.
CVT transmission slipping and delayed engagement
Transmission slips between gears or fails to engage promptly. Vehicle moves into unintended gear or does not move for 10+ seconds after selector moved. Repair shop diagnosed CVT failure.
When: 93K miles; owner #5 reported transmission failure at 116K miles
Symptoms owners cite: Transmission slips into different gears while driving; Vehicle moves forward when reverse selected (and vice versa); 10-second delay before moving in either direction; Vehicle stalls while driving; Accelerator hesitation and jerking
Repairs/costs cited: Owner #8: CVT identified as cause at 93K miles. Owner #5: transmission replaced at 116K miles; warranty denied due to lack of fluid service.
Engine stall during braking or under load
Engine stalls without warning while attempting to stop or during normal driving. Vehicle may surge forward before stall occurs.
When: At 41K miles (owner #6)
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle surges forward; Engine stalls without warning; Requires multiple restart attempts; Cannot be reproduced by dealer
Repairs/costs cited: Owner #6: Dealership could not duplicate failure; vehicle not repaired. Owner #1 noted rougher idle after coil replacement.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Owner #6: Manufacturer notified and stated failure was under investigation.
Stuck accelerator pedal
Accelerator pedal becomes stuck, causing unwanted acceleration.
When: <UNKNOWN>
Symptoms owners cite: Accelerator pedal stuck; Unwanted acceleration
Synthesized from 17 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2014 Nissan Altima?
It's a meaningful issue. 17 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Across the 10 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 25,000 and 42,000 miles, with the median around 33,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 25,000; a quarter make it past 42,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Nissan/Altima.
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