2014 Nissan Altima problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1113 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Nissan Altima. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (299), Power Train (209), Air Bags (208).
Key takeaways
- 1113 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 51 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 58 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 299 | 27% |
| Power Train | 209 | 19% |
| Air Bags | 208 | 19% |
| Suspension | 132 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 82 | 7% |
| Engine | 77 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 71 | 6% |
| Steering | 58 | 5% |
| Structure | 52 | 5% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 31 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-09-07
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 the headlights perform...
Suspension - filed 2026-08-09
Rear lower control arm broke while driving on interstate car darted to the left but control was maintained
Suspension - filed 2026-08-07
Right rear lower control arm fully broke while traveling 35 mph and going around a curve. The car immediately pulled hard right into the adjacent lane. Fortunately, there were no vehicles in that lane at the moment. I have contacted the dealership. This issue is addressed in Service Bulletin NTB21-045. However, the ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.