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2014 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area

Engine (9%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (16%)

Chart based on 68 repairs.
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2014 Nissan Altima repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (2%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (73%)

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Chart based on 49 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Nissan Altima

Engine not specified

Nissan Altima in Ohio, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017

35000 mi
short in door switch. replaced. 

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2014 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Nissan Altima in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2014 - May 2017
Aug 2015

32400 mi
Listening via bluetooth to the podcast 99% Invisible causes the radio to reboot. The dealer swapped the radio for a new one but the problem persists. I reproduced the issue using his phone and on other cars. It's a software bug. 
Nov 2016

65300 mi
The passenger side wheel bearing was going bad. It made a roaring noise, kind of like a prop airplane, at high speeds. The dealer replaced it. 
Nissan Altima in Kentucky, United States
Aug 2015 - Sep 2016
Aug 2015

31000 mi
CVT Transmission shuddering during acceleration, typically at 18-24 MPH and light acceleration. Transmission was replaced with rebuilt transmission under warranty. Issue re-occurred after pickup of repaired vehicle. 
Nissan Altima in Utah, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2015
Jul 2014

6000 mi
CVT had shudder under light acceleration was inconsistent and difficult for dealer to verify. After three trips the dealer identified the problem and replaced the CVT. About two weeks later the problem began occurring with the new tranny. 
Aug 2014

10000 mi
CVT has shudder under light throttle. Transmission was replaced. Problem was not corrected after new transmission installed. 
Jun 2015

26000 mi
CVT shudder 
Nissan Altima in Arizona, United States
Nov 2013 - May 2017
Aug 2014

10000 mi
Passenger seat back rest adjustment rattle. 

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2014 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD

Nissan Altima in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2015 - Jul 2022
Apr 2017

25000 mi

US $125
Tire rotation/brake pads check/tire wear check 
Jul 2022

106000 mi

US $2000
Seat rack was replaced as the screws were stripped and seat cushion was falling down and through the seat rack. The driver's seat window panel was replaced along with harness and motor, the latter 2 wasn't necessary but did Not know that at the time. There were 2 incidents found online about the driver's side window panel that was at fault and nothing else was needed for replacement. Could've saved $800! :( 
Nissan Altima in Texas, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017

94000 mi
Gear shift was sticking and could not get it out of park for several minutes. Said it would cost $800.00 to replace it. Decided to trade it in on a new one. 
Nissan Altima in Oregon, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017

48000 mi
Freon leak was tracked to a bad compressor seal. Compressor was replaced as a courtesy. 
Nissan Altima in Arkansas, United States
Feb 2017 - Feb 2017
Feb 2017

76000 mi

US $100
Windshield Washer Pump went out. Replaced Pump. 
Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

61000 mi
Engine rocker valve cover gasket was leaking, could smell the burning oil from HVAC system. Dealer repaired under extended warranty. Had to order part, kept in garage while I received a loaner car. Oil change was also done as it had to be drained to perform the repair. 
Feb 2022

69500 mi
Hood latch replacement under warranty. It would get stuck intermittently no matter how much lubricant is put on. 
Nissan Altima in Virginia, United States
Feb 2016 - Sep 2018
Apr 2018

84000 mi

US $80
Front end alignment 
Sep 2018

88000 mi

US $250
Replaced rear brake pads and rotors 
Nissan Altima in Iowa, United States
May 2015 - Dec 2019
Jun 2018

88000 mi

US $10
Plastic clips replaced/repaired under front of car. Car bumped into the front center where license plate was, popping the clips under the front bumper.  
Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2016 - May 2018
Mar 2018

39000 mi
Noisy wheel bearing (rear, drivers side) Front wheel bearing replaced a few days later 
Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2016 - May 2022
Nov 2017

39060 mi

C $300
Inner tie rod end replaced 
Feb 2020

68200 mi

C $5
Heat shield on catalytic converter began to fall apart and started to rattle. Fixed by using hose clamps to hold it in place and stop the rattle 
Feb 2021

76880 mi

C $300
Brakes wore out. Pads and rotors replaced 
Aug 2021

82460 mi

C $100
VVT sensor failure. required replacement. 
Feb 2022

86800 mi

C $200
Front drivers side wheel bearing began to make noise, therefore showing signs of failure. Obtained new part from Amazon and replaced it. 
Nissan Altima in Illinois, United States
Jun 2015 - Dec 2017
Apr 2017

40000 mi
Recall to reprogram trans 
Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2014
Feb 2014

5000 mi
Windshield cracked from salt truck coming from other direction with a concrete barrier in the middle during light snowstorm (~30mph). Dealership saw the chip but were good and replaced under warranty since it is a new car. 
Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada
May 2014 - Sep 2017
Apr 2015

14960 mi
Nsystem and audio system goes completely blank and inoperative. Continues to be an issue every couple of months 
Jun 2015

18600 mi
Vehicle has been on the road about a year and is already showing signs of rust in trunk rain gutter prdominately at weld points. This eve though dealer installed an electronic module that is supposed ti inhibit rust formation. Intermittent failure of system display. New version of software loaded. 
Mar 2016

32240 mi
Pronounced thumping noise from underside of vehicle at slow speeds. Determined that a rubber splash guard had become loose from one end of its mounting. Evidently this is a common problem. Solution. Mechanic ripped device off vehicle. 
Jun 2016

37200 mi
Rust in trunk rain gutter an on trunk lid under chrome trim. 
Nissan Altima in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2014 - Feb 2022
Jun 2014

6000 mi
Airbag Sensor Warranty 
Apr 2017

76000 mi
Update cvt software. 
Feb 2022

170000 mi
Hood Latch Recall 
Nissan Altima in New York, United States
Jan 2014 - Nov 2015
Feb 2015

14000 mi
Driver side door handle internal mechanism failed, so handle was loose and door could not be opened from inside. Fixed under warranty. 
Nissan Altima in Florida, United States
Feb 2014 - Mar 2020
Apr 2014 Front passenger door lock not functioning. Would not unlock electrically or manually from inside car. 
Aug 2014

9000 mi
Remote sensory system often doesn't respond to presense of Intelligent Key. Often can't lock/unlock doors w/remote or door handle button. Other times it works from 40'. 2 antennas replaced on 2 consecutive 1-day visits. Ordered new computer. Remote sensory system still flakey after prior 2 visits. This time they replaced another antenna and the ECM (electronics control module). Finally, it's fixed. Woohoo! 
Jan 2015 Bluetooth stopped responding to voice commands. Would also hang up as soon a call was connected, incoming or outgoing. Problem was not corrected. 
Nov 2016

44700 mi
Replaced or recalibrated (don't know) passenger side seat sensor for airbag system. This is the 2nd recall for this. No problem before first recall. Since the second recall, which helped, the sensor doesn't work about 10 percent of the time. 
Feb 2018

67000 mi
Reprogramming due to a recall. 
Nissan Altima in Manitoba, Canada
Oct 2013 - Jul 2018
Jun 2014

4960 mi
Replaced faulty TPMS gage on tire 
Sep 2014

6820 mi
Whining/whistling noise from the electronic steering. The problem is the modulating noise. 
Nissan Altima in Florida, United States
Sep 2013 - Jan 2022
May 2015

23000 mi
Bearings on blower motor were defective. Replaced entire blower. 
Jul 2017

65000 mi

US $20
A clip retaining a strap on the passenger side rear floor fell out. We could see the strap hanging down and dragging on the ground. A teacher at my school who owns an Altima had the same problem. The service department replaced the clip. 
Sep 2017

76000 mi
Clip which retains a strap under the rear driver'side side seat came off. Clip was replaced. Retaining clip on strap under driver's side passenger seat fell out. Dealer replaced the clip. 
Nissan Altima in Illinois, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2018
Sep 2014

11000 mi
The oil pressure sending unit developed a leak. I saw oil on my driveway. I brought the car to the dealer and the unit was replaced, no charge, was under warranty. 
Mar 2015

19000 mi
Passenger side headlight assembly had pitting and crazing on the inside of the lens. The headlight assembly was replaced. 
Apr 2015

19300 mi
I purchased a new 2014 Altima SV in March of 2014. In the beginning of March 2015 I was washing my car removing some winter grime. As I was drying the trunk I saw a couple of small rust spots, one inside the Nissan badge and another on the left side of 
Nov 2015

32200 mi
Drivers side front strut went bad. I heard a noise that sounded like a shock gone bad but I didn't think at 31K miles a strut would go bad, but it did. The passenger seat sensor would show that no one was in the seat when there was. 
Jan 2018

73000 mi

US $208
The window wash tank was leaking. I took it to Woodfield Nissan Hoffman Estates IL. I was told the tank assembly needs to be replaced at a cost of $450. My wife and I say no thank you. We went to a local repair shop in Elgin and they fixed it by replacing a seal for $208.00 
Feb 2018

77000 mi

US $230
Front wheel bearing went bad. It was replaced 
Nissan Altima in Georgia, United States
Feb 2014 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015

35000 mi
GPS & Radio goes blank for several hours then comes back. Dealer could not duplicate issue so no repair was performed 
Nissan Altima in Ohio, United States
Sep 2013 - Dec 2015
Jul 2014

9000 mi
rattle on back rear package shelf (rear speaker area) very intermittent rattle. still not fixed. they are going to replace the entire back package shelf. been in multiple times. can prove its still there each time. 
Aug 2014

11800 mi
Rattles in the back package shelf were fixed by replacing the entire thing. they then damaged the sail panels on each side of the back glass and those then had to be replaced by another visit. 
Nissan Altima in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2014 - Jun 2016
Jun 2015

25420 mi
Fuel Pump Failed 
Oct 2015

32860 mi
Rear centre seat belt would not lock. This was intermittent 
May 2016

43760 mi
Fuel pump malfunction w 
Nissan Altima in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
Sep 2014

2000 mi
Steering requires constant correction on speeds over 65 mpg which is a major safety issue. This makes the car feel like it is going through crosswinds when it is not. 
Nissan Altima in Washington, United States
May 2014 - Mar 2021
Mar 2015

16000 mi
Underbody trim piece had come loose and was knocking on the bottom of the vehicle when moving. Nav/Head-unit was freezing, randomly restarting, and sometimes not coming on at car start. 
Sep 2015

24000 mi

US $550
Moonroof squeak/rattle. Parts replaced per TSB. 
Sep 2017

48000 mi

US $150
Strut/shock blew seal. 
Nissan Altima in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2014 - Feb 2019
Apr 2015

17000 mi
replacement of headlight marker light 
Jun 2018

56000 mi

US $300
Rotors became excessively corroded and needed to be replaced 

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