The Lemon Index2014 Nissan Altima.
The 2014 Nissan Altima is about average by owner complaints: 332 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 90, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 8 recalls, and it gets 25 to 31 mpg combined. The best Nissan Altima year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 100 YouTube videos about the 2013–2018 Nissan Altima, 17.2M views. The 2014 is the same generation.
- Transmission & shifter1.9M views
2013 Nissan Altima CVT Transmission Failure - (Pt. 1) Breakdown and FailureNissan CVT Fail · 502K views · 8 videos - Gauges, lights & wiring1.1M views
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Headlight AimJames Niece · 298K views · 7 videos - Brakes & ABS857K views
Nissan Altima Front Brake Pads Replacement 2014-2017 - 3 Minute DIY VideoMINUTE DIY VIDEOS · 467K views · 4 videos - Infotainment, battery & electrical842K views
How to Install a 9in Touch Screen Radio for a Nissan Altima (2013-2017)Mcgurr Entertainment · 306K views · 5 videos
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- Oil changes & service688K views
Nissan Altima Oil & Oil Filter Change 2013-2017MINUTE DIY VIDEOS · 421K views · 2 videos - No-start: theft light, key & ignition611K views
Nissan Won't Start Push Button Start 2018 Altima SR and Other Makes and Models Part 1 of 2Al Young Cuda · 247K views · 4 videos - Starter, alternator & belts321K views
![2013-2018 Nissan Altima Belt Replacement [2.5L QR25DE]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/K3HOwWt1JNk/mqdefault.jpg)
2013-2018 Nissan Altima Belt Replacement [2.5L QR25DE]BeeCee Built · 196K views · 2 videos - Intake, EGR & engine sensors293K views
How to Replace Upstream O2 Oxygen Sensor 2012-2018 Nissan AltimaTRQ · 118K views · 3 videos
Before you buy, watch
Top 5 Problems Nissan Altima Sedan 2012-2018 5th Generation1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know · 283K views
2013 Nissan Altima CVT Transmission Braking Slipping Failure Not Shifting Right Problems FIXEDZimaleta Motors Mobile Mechanic · 237K views
2013 Nissan Altima vs Maxima 0-60 MPH Mashup ReviewThe Fast Lane Car · 783K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them.
How serious. Out of 1,114 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Altima year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 22K to 95K miles on the car (726 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- lights complaints mostly came at 56K–100K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 41K–90K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 5K–54K miles
Recalls 8
- latches/locks/linkages 2020
If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
- airbags 2016
An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat.
- airbags 2016
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.
Show all 8 recalls
- latches/locks/linkages 2016
In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
- airbags 2015
The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair.
- fuel system, gasoline 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…
- latches/locks/linkages 2015
In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
- electrical 2014
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 317 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- 2013-2015 ALTIMA; WHINE NOISE FROM CVT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS This bulletin applies only to…
- CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedRear suspension control arm failure2019–2025
- ClosedRear suspension control arm failure2018–2019
- ClosedOccupant classification system failure2015–2017
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2050–2550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
"takata recall" nothing has happened yet, and I don't want anything to happen, so could you please fix the problem. I'd rather be safe than sorry.
2014 Nissan Altima owner · NHTSA complaint 11045945
More owner reports
Tamara recall- my air bag sensors supposedly have been replaced but I still occasionally get the issue when someone is sitting in my passenger seat.
NHTSA complaint 11057725
Am simply responding to a settlement notice re:" auto airbag settlement" takata airbags installed in my 2014 Nissan Altima
NHTSA complaint 11046338
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Nissan Altima reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 90; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Altima year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2014 Nissan Altima problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (36%), transmission & drivetrain (24%) and electrical (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan Altima have?
8 safety recalls (latest: latches/locks/linkages). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Nissan Altima get?
25 to 31 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Nissan Altima safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Nissan Altima problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 22,800 and 95,000 miles. The middle report was at 64,200 miles, from 726 complaints.
Does the 2014 Nissan Altima have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 24% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Nissan Altima cost in fuel a year?
About $2050 to $2550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Nissan Altima have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Altima year is better than the 2014?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2011 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works