2014 Nissan Altima
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Exterior lighting is the leading concern among 1,113 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 Altima model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 51 involved a crash and 8 involved a fire. 58 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Latches/locks/linkages, hood, latchMay 28, 2020
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owners Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.
Campaign 20V315000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, sensor, occupant classificationDec 19, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.
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.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 16V911000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, sensor, occupant classificationApr 26, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
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.
Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Campaign 16V244000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, hood, latchJan 22, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
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 vehicle crash.
These vehicles were previously included in recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116, however the previous remedy plan may not have been performed consistently to remove the safety risk. To correct this issue, Nissan will re-notify all affected owners and dealers will replace the hood latch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116.
Campaign 16V029000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalOct 20, 2015
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag 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.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 15V681000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasolineAug 4, 2015
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) notified the agency on July 31, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2016 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 18, 2015. On October 14, 2015, Nissan expanded the recall to cover an additional 41,388 vehicles, including certain model year 2013-2015 Altima 3.5 vehicles equipped with a V6 engine manufactured March 30, 2012, to August 18, 2015 as well as the vehicles covered by the July 31, 2015 notification. In the affected vehicles, due to an improperly installed o-ring that may not have been seated correctly at the time of assembly, fuel may leak during a crash from the area where the fuel sending unit attaches to the fuel tank.
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.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer ring between the fuel tank and the fuel sending unit. The recall began on September 28, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 15V486000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, hood, latchFeb 27, 2015
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
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 vehicle crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will be instructed to modify the bend angle of the hood actuation lever to eliminate potential interference with the hood inner panel. In addition, dealers will clean and lubricate the latch joint as needed. If significant corrosion is observed, the latch assembly will be replaced. This repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-565.
Campaign 15V116000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, softwareMar 25, 2014
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
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.
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.
Campaign 14V138000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,113 reports, newest first.
Engine, Sep 26, 2014
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! *TR
Steering, Sep 26, 2014
THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE SEVERAL DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS FOR A STEERING WHEEL FINALLY ON DEALERSHIP IS TRYING TO HELP BUT THEY WANT TO CHANGE THE STEERING WHEEL! I'M AT AWE! NERVOUS THAT THIS LEMON IS BECOMING A FRANKENSTEIN CAR !! NISSAN QUOTES-THE FIRST TIME YOU TRY HEATED SEATS ON A COLD MORNING, YOU'LL WONDER HOW YOU EVER DID WITHOUT! THEY QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY WARM THINGS UP FOR YOU AND YOUR PASSENGER, AND YOUR HANDS GET THE SAME LUXURIOUS TREATMENT FROM THE HEATED STEERING WHEEL. MY WIFE AND I HAD OTHER CARS WITH HEATED SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL! NISSAN HEATING STEERING WHEEL ONLY GETS COOL TO LUKE WARM! PROBLEM STILL NOT FIXED AS OF TODAY. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 26, 2014
THIS CAR MAKES A LOT OF NOISES WHEN STOPPING AT MOST SPEEDS! YOU CAN HEAR GAS MOVING AROUND INSIDE OF THE CAR LIKE YOUR AT THE BEACH SOUNDS LIKE WAVES HITTING UP AGAINST A BOAT DOCKED! HAS BEEN TO SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS AND NO ONE WILL OWN UP TO IT INCLUDING NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICES! I'M WORRIED FOR MY SAFETY AND OTHERS! *TR
Suspension, Sep 17, 2014
WINDSHIELD CRACKED AGAIN. WINDSHIELD SEEMS TO BE UNDER STRESS WHICH CAUSES IT TO CRACK AND PROPAGATE. THIS IS THE SECOND WINDSHIELD ON THE VEHICLE. *TR
Visibility, Sep 17, 2014
WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND CONTINUED TO PROPAGATE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 8, 2014
SUBMISSION FROM CONSTITUENT RE ISSUES WITH NISSAN. *SMD 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONSUMER STATED 8 DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, IT STARTED HESITATING AND STALLING. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED USING PREMIUM GAS. HOWEVER, THE MANUAL STATED TO USE 87 OCTANE.
Steering, Sep 7, 2014
THE NEW ELECTRO HYDRAULIC STEERING ON 2013+ ALTIMAS APPEARS TO HAVE A FAULTY SOFTWARE. IT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE VEHICLE SPEED SENSITIVE/PROPORTIONAL AT ALL! THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND TIRESOME TO DEAL WITH. NORMALLY, POWER STEERING ESPECIALLY THE ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED STEERING WILL EMPLOY SPEED SENSITIVITY WHICH WILL MAKE IT EASIER TO MOVE THE WHEEL AT LOWER SPEEDS AND HARDER ON HIGHER SPEEDS. THIS IS NECESSARY TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STEADY AND CORRECTED INSTEAD OF WANDERING AND NEEDING TO BE OVERCORRECTED. A CORRECTLY FUNCTIONING ELECTRO STEERING SHOULD THEREFORE MAKE THE STEERING TIGHT AT HIGH SPEEDS > 60 MPH TO KEEP THE CAR CENTERED ON THE ROAD AND GIVE STABILITY TO THE RIDE. ALL ALTIMAS IN THIS GENERATION APPEAR TO EXHIBIT THIS ISSUE INCLUDING THIS CAR GURUS REVIEW - HTTP://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/2014-NISSAN-ALTIMA-OVERVIEW-C24167. THIS IS A MUST RECALL ITEM. *TR
Suspension, Sep 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FIVE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE ALIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44.
Air bags, Sep 5, 2014
WHILE DRIVING MY 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON ALTHOUGH AN ADULT PASSENGER WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT. I PULLED OVER, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RE-STARTED IT, THE LIGHT WENT OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN A MONTH. *TR
Air bags, Sep 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD RECENTLY BEEN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V138000 (AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE RECALL FAILED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99.
Electrical system, Aug 27, 2014
WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CAR IGNITION ON, COASTING WITH FOOT LIGHTLY ON BRAKE, THE IGNITION BUTTON WAS INADVERTENTLY DEPRESSED. THE IGNITION SYSTEM SHUT OFF WITH LOSS OF ALL POWER. IT TOOK EFFORT TO STEER THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE IS AN ENTERPRISE RENTAL.....UPDATED 09-03-14 *BF
Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 26, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED TO DETECT WHEN THE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V138000 (AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. BOTH THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. UPDATED 10/22/14*CN UPDATED 4/7/2015 *JS
Power train, Aug 19, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300.
Power train, Aug 18, 2014
AS THE SPEED REDUCES BELOW 25 MPH, WHEN YOU LEAVE GAS PEDAL, EVEN ON A LEVEL ROAD, THE ENGINE RPM APPEARS TO FALL AT OR BELOW 1000 RPM AND THEN SHOOTS UP TO 1300 RPM. IT THEN STRUGGLES TO FIND THE CORRECT GEAR RATIO AND FLUCTUATES BETWEEN 1000-1500 RPM WITHOUT ANY INTERVENTION. THIS CREATES A JERKY BEHAVIOR AND ACCELERATION WHEN NONE INTENDED ESPECIALLY WHEN ONE INTENDS TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. THERE IS ALMOST ZERO ENGINE ASSIST FOR DECELERATION. INSTEAD OF DROPPING TO AROUND 1000 OR LOWER AND THEN STAYING STEADY THERE, IT DROPS AND JUMPS UP WHICH CREATES DANGEROUS DRIVING SITUATION ESPECIALLY IN RAIN AND SNOW. RPM APPEARED TO DROP AND THEN SHOOT TO STAY ABOVE 1000 RPM INSTEAD OF GRADUALLY DROPPING AND STAYING STEADY. TOOK TO THE DEALER AND HE REPRODUCED THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, OTHER ALTIMA IN INVENTORY SHOWED SIMILAR BEHAVIOR AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NISSAN WAS CONTACTED AND WAS TOLD THIS IS A "FEATURE". THIS IS NOT RIGHT - IN FACT THERE HAVE BEEN SIMILAR REPORTS AS FAR BACK AS 2007 ALTIMAS - AND MUST BE CORRECTED. IT APPEARS THAT THEY FIXED AN ISSUE WITH STALLING VEHICLES IN 2013 ALTIMAS AND INTRODUCED NEW PROBLEM WHERE YOU HAVE TO HIT THE BRAKES MANY TIMES TO ACHIEVE STABLE IDLE SPEED OF 750 RPM. THIS IS WEARING MY BRAKES PREMATURELY AND IS A HAZARD IN RAIN AND SNOW WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT ANY INTERVENTION WHEN IT SHOULD REALLY DECELERATE. I CAN NOT OVERSTATE THE RISK WHEN ONE HAS TO DRIVE 10 MPH OR 20 MPH IN SNOW... *TR
Air bags, Aug 14, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND CRASHED INTO A BARRIER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED BRUISES AND ABRASIONS AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
Air bags, Aug 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V138000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
Air bags, Aug 3, 2014, crash
VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX 30MPH WHEN STRUCK IN THE FRONT KNOCKING IT OUT OF ITS INTENDED PATH INTO A FIXED OBJECT. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THIS VEHICLE HAD PRIOR TO ACCIDENT BEEN RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL ON SOFT WEAR FOR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. *TR
Air bags, Jul 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V138000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,700.
Steering, Jul 24, 2014
OVER 65MPH THE CAR BECAME UNSTABLE AND CONSTANT STEERING INPUTS WERE NEEDED TO STAY IN MY LANE. CAR DIDN'T TRACK VERY WELL THRU CORNERS AND WAS VERY TIRING TO DRIVE. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Structure, Jul 21, 2014
ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 15TH 2014 I WAS LEAVING MY COMMUNITY AND THERE WAS A SECTION ON THE WAY WHERE WATER ACCUMULATES AFTER IT RAINS. DURING MY DRIVE OUT THE COMMUNITY I NEEDED TO GO THROUGH THE PUDDLE OF WATER TO CONTINUE MY EXIT. AS I PASSED THROUGH THE PUDDLE,THE WATER RUSHED INSIDE THE CAR, ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. IT APPEARS THAT THE WATER RUSHED INTO THE CABIN THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN. *TR
Power train, Jul 21, 2014
CAR WILL SHUDDER AT LOW SPEEDS (15-35 MPH) TOOK CAR IN TO DEALER, THEY UPDATED THE SOFTWARE BUT, THE TRANSMISSION "FAILED' THE DIAG TEST. A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS PUT IN THE CAR. THE CAR STILL WILL SHUTTER UNEXPECTEDLY MOSTLY AT LOW SPEEDS (HOWEVER A COUPLE OF TIMES HAVE BE DOCUMENTED BY ME AT HI-WAY SPEEDS) IN GENERAL, WHEN THE MOTOR RPMS ARE AROUND 1000 RPMS AND YOU GIVE IT A SLIGHT AMOUNT OF ACCELERATION, IT WILL GET IN TO THE TORQUE STALL SITUATION. SO, COMING TO STOP LIGHTS AND THEN NEEDING TO GO BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, OR TURNING ON SUBDIVISION WHERE SLOW SPEEDS ARE REQUIRED OR TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT OR PARKING SPACE. HAVE DOCUMENTED MANY MANY DATES WHERE THIS HAS HAPPENED. IT WAS BACK TO THE DEALER BUT, THE HAVE NOT HAD THE ISSUE HAPPEN TO THEM. I HAVE NOT LET MY TEENAGED DRIVERS DRIVE THE CARS AS I DO NOT FEEL IT IS SAFE FOR THEM TO DO SO. THIS SITUATION IS NOT SAFE. *TR
Power train, Jul 18, 2014
MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO SHOPPING CENTER AND CAR STARTED JERKING , TWO DAYS LATER GOING THROUGH A 25MPH SCHOOL ZONE AND CAR STARTED JERKING ,TOOK CAR INTO DEALER AND I WAS TOLD THAT THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION WHEN I PICKED CAR UP, ON THE WAY HOME WHENEVER I WOULD SLOW DOWN TO STOP THE CAR WOULD MAKE A WHINING NOISE AND IT WOULD COME TO A HARD STOP, TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NORMAL . IT WAS NOT DOINTHAT BEFORE THEY CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS SENT A SPECIALIST OUT TO CHECK THE CAR OUT HE DROVE THE CAR AND HE FELT THE ISSUE , I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKING UP AND THAT WAS NORMAL, TOOK CAR TO ANOTHER DEALER FOR A SECOND OPINION AND HE DROVE THE CAR AND EXPERIENCE THE ISSUE AGAIN I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKING UP , IT MAKES THIS JERKING AT DIFFERENT SPEED LEVELS AND THE WHINING AND HARD STOPPING IS CONSTANT THE SECOND DEALER TOLD ME THAT I MAY HAVE A SOFTWARE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE COMPUTER THAT THEY HOOKED UP TO THE CAR SHOWS NO PROBLEMS I AM STILL EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM . SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE .IT WAS NOT MAKING THE WHINING NOISE AND MAKING THE HARD STOPS WHERE IT MAKES THE CAR MOVE.I AM STILL DEALING WITH THESE ISSUES. *TR
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 17, 2014, crash
MY SON LOST CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE DUE TO A SEIZURE , HE HIT A ON COMING 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK PARTLY HEAD ON , THEN ANOTHER TRUCK T-BONE HIM IN THE PASSENGER SIDE. DURING THE WRECK NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ARE THE SEAT BELT RESTRAIN HIM . HIS HEAD WENT THRU THE WINDSHIELD PARTLY AND THE BACK OF HIS NECK BROKE OFF THE HEAD REST. HE HAS NO RELATED ISSUES OF SEIZURES OF ANY KIND IN THE PAST, NO ONE TICKETED FOR THE ACCIDENT PERIOD. WE COME FIND OUT THAT NISSAN MANUFACTURE HAS A RECALL ON THIS CAR BECAUSE OF AIRBAGS PROBLEMS. WE NEVER RECEIVED ANY KIND OF NOTICED FROM THE DEALER SHIP ARE NISSAN MANUFACTURE PERIOD. I' VERY CONCERN ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE EVEN BEING ON THE ROAD PERIOD. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 3, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ONTO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A SIX INCH CURB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIDTH OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT CONVENTIONAL FOR A PERSON WITH A LARGER FOOT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD NOT BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. UPDATED 8/19/14*CN UPDATED 08/23/2017*CT