general problems of the 2014 Nissan Altima - part 1

48 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2014 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2014 Altima.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/27/2025

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the air bag might deploy at any time, and that the clock spring, the steering wheel, and possibly the driver’s seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2025

My transmission blew out of nowhere on my 2014 Nissan Altima. It’s 6,200 to fix… I had to get it towed.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2025

My son purchased a used 2014 Nissan Altima 4 months ago from a dealership. He noticed it shuttering, delayed acceleration and not having power as well as a noise from the transmission. It had no check engine light but the code p17f1 cvt judder came up. We looked for recalls and there have been so many on 2014 Nissan Altima's. His VIN number didn't come up for a recall. He paid $6000 for the car and only had it for 4 months, now he is out of a car. The dealership basically said its out of our hands. We can't afford to take it to a transmission shop and have them work hours on it. It is very unsafe to drive and I am concerned what he is going to do. Is there a chance that Nissan would help in this case? it is unfair that he has the issue that so many were recalled but for some reason not his. If you have advise please help. Thanks.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2025

I was driving on a 2 lane highway when my car starting bucking and completely went dead. I walked to a station where I got help. After that it happened again and I had to be towed. After having car looked at by 2 mechanics I found out it was the transmission. The mechanic said he was surprised as I didn't even have 70,000 miles on car. It cost me over $5,000 for the transmission and then I came to find out about all the Nissan recalls. I wrote a letter to them and attached articles and my proof of receipt from transmission place, and explained that I am a senior on a fixed income and just wanted the money to cover expenses of what the transmission costs due to their faulty transmissions. They said they could not help me. Also, my sons car came to have the same transmission problem but he got rid of it.

5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2025

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a service station where the contact used a self-diagnostic tool to determine that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

6 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2024

We have a 2014 Nissan Altima. Last few months it has not been driving right. We have had mechanics look at it with no answer. When the problems got worse, suggestions were made that a new transmission was needed. No one was wanting to work on it at that point. The car finally broke down while at a stoplight and we had to have it towed home. When we went to the bank, we were told that in that timeframe of when 2014 Altima’s were manufactured, a new type of transmission was installed. Then was told after a few years the transmission went bad. I would like to know if there is any truth to this, and if our Altima was a statistic of that.

7 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2023

I have purchased low pressure ac hose part from the local Nissan Altima dealer as there is a mechanical design issue where the low pressure ac hose is rubbing with the other part and causing a damage to the hose thus leaking refrigerant gas and spilling on the floor. I have replaced this part twice. The first time I replaced this part did not understand the real issue, the second time I have taken a closer look and found out that the low pressure ac hose is rubbing with the other part of the engine which is next to it, I went back to the dealer and informed the situation and requested to cover the warranty. He did not even bothered to look into my issue and ignored me. I had to replace the part twice due to a poor design issue and this is also a safety hazard. I have then contacted Nissan manufacturer customer service and explained the issue, they also ignored my complaint without a resolution. I request your intervention and resolve this issue.

8 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2023

I just bought a 2014 nisson Altima as is from a Nissan dealer. As the car warms up I,m getting carbon monoxide fumes coming into the car. Car was purchased at Nissan dealership as is! I took it to an auto shop and according to the computer it doesn,t show any dash light warnings and cannot find the source of the problem. The car cost me $23,000. 00! rich davis.

9 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/21/2023

While driving, the car began to hesitate and studder during acceleration. I had to stop at a red light. Once I began to drive again the car shut off and the engine and battery icon came on. I was able to start the car again and move out of traffic. However, the studdering/hesitance continue. I called aaa to complete a battery and diagnostic test which they found no problems with battery, cables, alternator, etc. I was told to contact the dealer and report it. I contacted Nissan and was told there’s no recalls.

10 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2022

The contact owned a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The accelerator pedal was applied but the vehicle hesitated and was slow to respond and continued to jerk. The rpm reeved up to high and dropped to low. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed them that the warranty coverage was denied due to transmission fluid not being replaced. The vehicle was diagnosed and needed a transmission replacement. The vehicle was repaired but the contact sold the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

11 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2022

I was driving on a street single line and my car just automatically stopped and didn't want to turn on it cranks but don't want to turn on I got scared because the cars behind me almost hit my car but I turned on my emergency lights and they when around me.

12 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/30/2022

The torque converter in my 2014 Nissan Altima s locked up according to the inspection done by my local Nissan dealership. This vehicle is available for inspection upon request. My safety and the safety of my passenger was put at risk as my car stalled while pulling into the center median lane of a busy street. My problem has been confirmed by the inspection done by my local Nissan dealership. There were no warning lights, messages, or symptoms prior to the incident.

13 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2022

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking. While in reverse, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no additional assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 117,081.

14 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2022

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.

15 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/03/2021

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an oil change, the independent mechanic informed her that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the independent mechanic hard reset the code; however, while she was driving the vehicle, the abs warning light, the brake warning light, tpms warning light, traction warning light, check engine warning light, and other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle’s computer was not communicating as designed. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the cvt transmission and ecm needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would only cover 50% of the transmission repair under an unknown recall as the vehicle had been out of warranty for 5 months. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

16 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2021

I was driving and I had noticed car was about to stall out. I was in major traffic and my car shut completely down in rush hour traffic. There's a recall for ctv transmission. I had taken my car to the dealership numerous of time for them to fix the recall. The service representative had advised that they don't have the ctv parts yet. So on October 14 2021 my 2014 Nissan Altima sv shutdown on a major highway a d that god I didn't get hit. I had to call a tow truck and they towed my car to the Nissan dealership. I'm still waiting on Nissan headquarters for an answer. Also Nissan headquarters gave me a case number.

17 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2021

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while his mother was driving in stop and go traffic, the vehicle stalled without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to his home. Upon doing research online, the contact discovered a technique that would cause the vehicle to reset itself once the failure occurred. The contact eventually took the vehicle to a dealer; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact also found information that the failure with his vehicle could be linked to the camshaft sensor or crankshaft sensor. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. The VIN was not available.

18 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2021

While driving the car will suddenly jerk and starts to shake and when pressing the gas the car will not accelerate so I have had to turn on emergency lights to not get hit in the back the rpm goes up but not the mph.

19 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2021

The contact owned a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while starting up the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke coming the engine compartment shortly afterwards fire was coming out of front hood. The fire marshals were called, the fire was extinguished and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to local police tow lot where it was diagnosed with being destroyed. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was not available.

20 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the rpm decreased. Additionally, while driving the vehicle was shaking and shut-off with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to fontana Nissan (16444 s. Highland Ave, fontana, CA 92336, (909) 574-2288) who diagnosed the vehicle and confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehcile was not repaired due to having a salvage title. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the dealers were independently owned. The failure mileage was 74,000.

21 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2020

This is a known problem with the transmission. They did not reimburse or fix at no charge. Now my power steering went out. This is the worst car I ever bought.

22 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2020

Transmission felt as if it was slipping into different gears while driving forward. Pulled vehicle over put it in park and then put it in reverse- at that time the vehicle went forward instead of reverse. At that time the vehicle was put into park and turned off. Waited a few minutes and then turned vehicle back on, put it into drive and it took 10 sec to drive forward I then put the vehicle in reverse and the same thing happened, it took 10 seconds to move in reverse. Took the vehicle in and the repair man said it was the cvt- I have 93k miles on the car. It has been in storage since July 2020.

23 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2020

The dying in the streets and no power to go back or front dying on stop light start o 05/10/2020 no lights on panel is on.

24 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2020

I purchased my 2014 Nissan Altima with only 6 miles on it in 2014. I only drove my car from school to home, as this was my work vehicle. I finished paying for my Nissan in November of 2019. My Nissan recently reached 90,000 miles and began to shut down in the middle of traffic. The engine began to jerk and it would not move it were placed in drive or reverse. Then at times when placed in drive the engine would shake and roar loudly, and shut off. My dad had to come and tow the car in twice due to it not shutting down on the interstate and in traffic. The Nissan would just stop accelerating and lose power. If it cranked back up at stop lights or stop signs it would accelerate so slowly that I would get caught under red lights or in the middle of on-coming traffic. It would slowly pick up speed with the accelerated pressed all the way to the floor, but there would be a burning smell that the car will give off and it sounds like the engine is in the wrong gear, while in drive.

25 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2018 Subaru outback. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph when the vehicle's front windshield suddenly fractured without any impact. The contact stated that the fracture has grown in size. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealership. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000. Gl.

26 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima while driving at low speeds the accelerator pedal was applied the vehicle slowed down and stopped. The check engine warning indicator light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to san leandro Nissan 1152 marina blvd, san leandro, CA 94577 (510) 826-1462 where diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced . The vehicle was repaired but, the failure recurred, the manufacturer was contacted who provided case number 37771869 but , did not assist. The failure mileage was 97,000. Ap.

27 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2019

This car turned off in the middle of the hwy, almost killing myself and passengers, it now says the transmission needs to be serviced. The car will not get up to 35 mph. I have taken this car to the dealership 3 times in 3 months. Every time I do I get a lame reason why the car is acting up but it is never fixed. I am currently using social media to inform others of how chyrsler handles their customer busi9. I will continue to do so to make sure no one ever buys a car from chyrsler. Also we are suing chyrsler at this moment so I can't say too much. But please do not buy Chrysler they are all trash!.

28 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/19/2019

While in motion, the Chrysler 200 will shut off completely causing near death accidents. Electronic system will cause lights to flicker and causing the transmission not to engage. The vehicle occasionally will not exceed 20 mph. I no longer feel safe in the vehicle and should be addressed.

29 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2019

The vehicle was involved in a hit and run and airbags did not deploy.

30 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2018

I started experiencing problems with my vehicle about a year ago. While driving the car seem to not change gears. I had to coast to the side of the street, turn the vehicle off and restart it which made the vehicle to what I call "reset". This did not happen again until months later. Now my vehicle from time to time, while driving the vehicle seem as if it will not go when I accelerate from a stop in traffic. I thought it need transmission fluid. I discovered that it requies ctv transmission fluid and can only be done at a dealership which was not true. My local certified transmission repair center said they could perform a diagnostic for $99, which we did. We are now being told that the transmission need to be replaced and that this was a problem on most of the Nissan Altima's. Replacement would cost about $4,800. Why hasn't Nissan recalled these vehicles after so many complaints?.

31 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2018

My vehicle stopped on the highway in a busy evening traffic. For 10 minutes I was not able to do, but sit idle. After that car started but it was juddering and shaking every time I used to stop at red light or stop sign. The vibrations were very violent and scary. Even, in neutral, car engine revs up to 2k-3k rpm without accelerating. Nissan company and dealer are not helping and putting my life in danger as I could have got hit by another car/ trailer.

32 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2017

My Nissan Altima 2014 engine caught on fire while driving on va 286 interstate 66 w exit toward front royal for merging onto I-66 w virginia. Luckily I got out safely. I saw smoke come up from under the hood so shut the engine off, so I pulled over to the side. Then a flame came up and I ran out of the car. Within a matter of seconds the whole car was engulfed in flames and is destroyed 75% and I hardly saved my life but lost laptop, mobiles, baby car seat, stroller and other personal stuff. We lost our car which costed us $22,000. 00 even engine was under 5 year warranty which caused a reason of fire but Nissan is not ready to take responsibility of its product even their product will take your life. We still owe to bank for Nissan Altima 2014. Help us to cover a total loss from Nissan. This stuff should not be happening!! I do not have gap insurance either. Nissan should give us new car as a replacement!!!!.

33 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2017

Transmission failed while driving from tampa, FL to chicago, IL. Car died in normal, IL. Had it towed to the local dealership, had to get a rental car, was told that the transmission had metal fragments in it and that it would be a week to get a new one and cost $4,500.

34 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2017

2014 Nissan Altima s. I was driving on the freeway car just stopped running almost got hit by 2 cars transmission stopped working with no warnings of any kind lots of complaint s on this transmission on the internet. Very dangerous. We dont have money to pay for it. Only 3 years ols car. 60 thousand miles.

35 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2017

Components that failed: -2019 & 2023 entire headlight assembly 2x - with continuous wiring in headlight that must be adjusted before every drive. -2021 internal lighting to illuminate the gear shift, which no longer works. -2021 heater constantly squeals like a pig and blows every fuse, ?? once the several fuse boxes were located. -2017 engine revs up to 3k-4k rpm's while driving a steady 40 mph. Car went to shop after purchase for this, which is now starting again 6 yrs later. -2022 window tint is impossible to see through and crispy to the touch. -2017 engine sputters and car shakes signaling that the 3k miles are almost up and it's time for an oil change. -years ago- there was a recall for passenger airbags, which hasn't been fixed, but also isn't showing up here. -mechanics, state inspections etc have been done as normal.



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