Nissan Altima Complaints (2014)

1,114 consumer complaints on file.

#11460494April 12, 2022
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the hood of the vehicle suddenly unlatched, causing significant damages to the hood and roof of the vehicle and shattering the front windshield. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460156April 8, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that when headlights were activated, the illumination was very dim. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to diagnosed; however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459578April 4, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while their son was driving approximately 55 MPH in the evening, a police officer crashed into the front passenger side door. The front rearview mirror was also impacted. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The police officer was unable to see the vehicle due to the headlight clarity being low on the contacts vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic, however the failure was not diagnosed. The headlights were not replaced. The driver was injured but decided not to receive medical treatments. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457186March 17, 2022
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
the passenger seat airbag light stays on,seat belt light stays on
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455043March 3, 2022
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the hood inadvertently flew open while driving. The inadvertent opening caused damage to the hood. The contact pulled off the highway and securely latched the hood. The contact then drove the vehicle safely to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11453115February 20, 2022
SUSPENSION
Lower control arm on rear left broke as I was driving 35mph and lost control. Highly unsafe.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11452353February 17, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Latches, locks, linkages, hood. Recall number 372379
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11452354February 17, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Hood flew opened while driving.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451938February 14, 2022
ENGINE
CVT failed Car struggled to move if you go to 0 stop in signal or in freeway due to heavy traffic. Engine warning sign appeared in dashboard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451786February 13, 2022
SUSPENSION
The rear lower control arm snapped on the vehicle and Nissan is aware of this issue through p9324 that I found online. Per the online information it is only covering 13 models in the salt belt states in the US and 13 & 14 models in Canada. This is a very dangerous condition and should be a recall of all models and years that have these parts installed in all salt belt areas.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451186February 9, 2022
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness, CHILD SEAT:BASE:LOCKING/RELEASE MECHANISM
The contact owns a Baby Trend Travel System, Model Number: TS44D23A, Manufactured Date: September 23, 2020. The car seat was being utilized in a 2014 Nissan Altima. The base latch would not release as a result, the car seat was not able to release easily. Additionally, the child was not able to be properly secured while using the seat. The contact also stated that the chest strap would tighten without warning. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The car seat was not repaired or replaced. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451210February 9, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
IT'S A ROAD HAZARD YOU CAN NOT SEE AT NIGHT DUE TO THE LOW CAPACITY OF LIGHTING ON THE VEHICLE. THE LOW BEAM IS NOT ACTIVE DRIVING WITH A HIGH BEAM ON THE SHINES AS IF YOU HAD THE LOW BEAM ON. ON A VEHICLE AND HAVING TO CALL FOR A RIDE AT NIGHT. THE LIGHTING SYSTEM CLEARLY HAS SOME MALFUNCTIONING. NISSAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS PROBLEM IT NOT THE BULBS IT IS ACTUALLY THE HEAD LAMPS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450669February 6, 2022
SUSPENSION
My wife made a left hand turn and heard a noise and the car started to handle poorly. She called me and thought she had a flat tire. I went to the scene and determined the tires weren't flat but the rear left control arm was broken off. I was able to get it to our mechanics shop. When we put it on the hoist we could see not only was the left side broken off completely but the right side is cracked in the same spot on that side as well. The traction control light did light up when it happened but not before.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449509January 31, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the headlamps failed to illuminate as needed for safe driving. The contact stated that the high-beam headlights were used while driving at night. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to a website informing him of a previously settled lawsuit. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. The VIN was invalid.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449110January 27, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
My 2014 Nissan Altima has dangerously dim headlights. At night driver and passengers cannot tell the lights are on. In foggy, rainy, and snow conditions at night, they are virtually useless. I have had new bulbs installed, which did not improve the problem. I have been told the problem emanates from a manufacturer defect in the headlight assembly. Both headlight assemblies must be replaced, which is very costly. This safety issue could cause a traffic accident. We often must turn the high beams on just to see the roadway. This could also cause another driver to be blinded.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449148January 27, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The low beam headlights are almost non existent. The only way to get sufficient lighting for nighttime driving is to use the hi beam lights exclusively. There is no safe speed to operate vehicle with only the low beams. It is not an issue with bulbs, but rather the entire headlight assembly. I will put a date in the "additional details" box, but it is an issue that has been an ongoing degradation of the lights and not a date specific problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11448670January 24, 2022
SUSPENSION, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
The rear lower control arm failed and broke in half, causing springs, shocks, struts, pins, knuckles, bolts to fracture/break or collapse. The tire bowed inward at the top and made loud knocking and rattling noises for six months. I took to three different Nissan dealers, and all told me nothing was wrong. 1/6/22 I was driving on I-90S in Chicago, IL, and when the rear driver control arm failed and craked, utterly separating. The electronic stability control, lade departure, and blindspot warning system all deactivated and gave me malfunction code on the display screen in my dash. The steering wheel loosened and turned 30-40 degrees left, causing the vehicle to spin. I was able to take back control of the car after almost being hit and killed, getting to the shoulder hitting the concrete guard rails. Nissan parts director inspected my vehicle and determined that my vehicle indeed met the failure criteria based on what occurred and the damage. Nissan N.A. denies any fault despite approving to pay and replace some but not all parts and damage caused by their defective parts. It is currently under repair order warranty approved by Nissan N.A. and being investigated because the vehicle has frame damage as result now also but continues to deny any fault.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11448363January 21, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I WAS DRIVING AS WE WERE GETTING ONTO THE HIGHWAY THE HOOD POPPED UP AND WE PULL ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY ANS NOTICE IT WAS DAMAGED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CORNER TOP OF THE HOOD. I TOOK THE VEHICLE WITH RECALL ON AUGUST 30,2021 AND REALIZE NO ONE CALLED BACK SO, I STOPPED IN AND THEY TOLD ME THE BODY SHOPS WERE ALL FULL AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET TO MY CAR UNTIL 9/22/21 BUT I STAY IN TOUCH WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER EVERY TIME EMAIL HIM HE WOULD SAY THEY STILL OVERWHELM DONE TO STORM THAT OCCURS IN NEW JERSEY IN SEPTEMEBER SO I NEEDED MY CAR BECAUSE THE WARRANT HAD RAN OUT SOI COULDN'T GET A LOANER. SO I TOLD THEM I CAN'T LEAVE MY CAR UNTIL I WAS SURE THEY WILL BE ABLE TO TAKE MY CAR TO THE BODY SHOP INSTEAD OF IT SITTING THERE. THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT DO THE RECALL UNTIL REPAIR ON THE HOOD HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE SO HAVE NOT RETURNED YET SO NOW IM WONDERING IF CAN GET TAKEN CARE OF AT THE DEALERSHIP NEAR HOME BRIDGEWATER NJ DEALERSHIP.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11448262January 20, 2022
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the hood inadvertently opened and hit and cracked the windshield on the passenger’s side. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and closed the hood. There were no injuries sustained. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the hood was bent and would no longer open as needed. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11447393January 13, 2022
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light would remain off with an adult passenger seated in the passenger’s seat. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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