repaired · 2023 Q1
Hood: latch
Risk. Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
2014 Nissan AltimaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,114 owner complaints about the 2014 Nissan Altima, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-315 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Nissan Altima has problems
1,114 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
299Exterior lighting4 crash/fire/injury
209Power train4 crash/fire/injury
208Air bags33 crash/fire/injury
132Suspension3 crash/fire/injury
77Engine
71Electrical system
58Steering
52Structure
31Latches/locks/linkages
17421 other systems19 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 299 | 4 |
| Power train | 209 | 4 |
| Air bags | 208 | 33 |
| Suspension | 132 | 3 |
| Engine | 77 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 71 | 2 |
| Steering | 58 | 4 |
| Structure | 52 | 10 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 31 | 0 |
| 21 other systems | 174 | 19 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2014 Nissan Altima recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Hood: latch
Risk. If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a…
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repaired · 2017 Q1
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. If fuel leaks from between the fuel sending unit and the tank, it may increase the risk of a fire in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Hood: latch
Risk. If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2015 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Mileage at failure
When do exterior lighting problems start?
80kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 160 exterior lighting complaints. 71% were reported before 100,000 miles.
10under 30k miles113under 100k miles47100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Exterior lighting
25 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $700 – $1,000
Power train
22 owners mentioned a cost$4,100median
Middle half: $4,000 – $4,475
Air bags
11 owners mentioned a cost$1,600median
Middle half: $1,200 – $1,900
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Altima year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Altima median. How we score
12210618092108123871601591,0478832761,0918244711,0311,5473812424262,3151,1149565553952262351627132304471
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Nissan Altima safety ratings
2014 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: Optional
5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Nissan Altima, and the recalls they led to.
- Occupant Classification System FailureLed to recall 16V-242
- Rear Suspension Control Arm FailureNo recall
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Rear Suspension Control Arm FailureNo recall
- Occupant Classification System FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Altima owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2014 Nissan Altima has experienced loss of visibility from the headlights significantly to the point of feeling unsafe driving at night. I believe the cause of these issue is due to degradation of the reflective coating within the headlamps. New bulbs installed have not improved the quality of…
-Upon research, it appears my Nissan has an issue with the headlight lamps that have caused the low beams to diminish over time. This is a recorded defect (class action lawsuit [XXX], et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc.) of Nissan Altimas years 2013-2018. -There is a Nissan Dealership in my city I…
Headlights on Nissan Altima started to dim, even when replacing bulbs. There was a settlement to get the bulbs replaced: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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