10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 5 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 23,998 miles
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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.
- Wabasha, MN, USA
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
- Blackvile, SC, USA
When the car is at a complete stop and the light turns green and it-??s time to go it has a small delay for about 4-6 seconds where the car won-??t move. It picks up after those 4-6 seconds. Once you turn off the car it resets itself but later on through the day it happens again. It happens to me about 2 times a day. It-??s extremely scary when you-??re in traffic and your car Just sits there because you can-??t go.
- Salt Lake City , UT, USA
I brought a 2014 Altima from a dealership in 2018. I notice weeks after I purchased the car that it would not accelerate properly and even stall out while in motion on the highway or trying to accelerate at a traffic light. I had a new transmission put in. Now a little over a year later the same thing is happening again. The mechanic says that its the same problem due to a faulty transmission part(cvt) transmission. This should be recall due to numerous complaints I have seen and mostly the danger it is causing for Nissan customers. This is a hazardous and costly issue. Nissan should rectify this immediately
- Norfolk, VA, USA
1.) the engine light turns on and then turns off after a few days. 2.) when I am about to go when the light turns green, my car doesn't take off when I hit the gas pedal. This incident cause my car to be very slow into on going traffic which can cause an accident especially when I am turning to the right or left. It happens very frequent during my daily drives.
- Trenton, NJ, USA
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.
- Montezuma, GA, USA
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.
- Worcester, MA, USA
Pulled into a handicap parking place, all of a sudden the car accelerated forward at a high speed. Knocking down the handicap sign and went through a store glass window.we sat there in shock not nothing what just happened. The police arrived and a said it must have been the gas pedal, they assume since I was a older person that I had stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brake. I know I had my foot on the brake. I feel this is differently a recall problem. Nissan has had this problem since 2000 and no one has done anything about it. I have lost my license and my insurance over this. Please take this matter seriously! what if this was a school crosswalk and children were going across. I worked in the hospital for 47 years now it's time for me to travel and enjoy my retirement. I can't even go to the doctors or grocery stores. Please save our children and our community. The vehicle was in park at the time this happed.
- Rancho Cordova, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed and responded abruptly at an abnormal speed. The vehicle was towed to gerald Nissan of North Aurora (213 hansen blvd, North Aurora, il 60542) where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 83,000.
- Yorkville, IL, USA
Starts car in parking lot and drives to the parking attendant booth without issue puts car in park to pay while trying to pay, hears loud 'grinding' sound. Asks attendant if he hears the sound. Attendant says 'yes" asks attendant if she's possibly on the curb or stuck on something. Attendant says 'no" and raises gate. Presses brake pedal and moves the transmission selector to drive removes foot from the brake pedal, the car launches aggressively and accelerates uncontrollably. Car's speed increases. Repeatedly presses brakes but forward progress is barely slowed. Continues pressing brakes as car strikes a sign, hotel lighting, and crashes into a tree; stopping car's forward progress. Engine continues to accelerate; spinning front tires into the ground. Responders open the driver's door and extract driver. Wheels continue to spin. Wheels spin until one responder is able to cut off the car
- Lithonia, GA, USA
Acceleration issues. Sporadically the car will do nothing when we step on the accelerator. It is dangerous because it happens randomly and we essentially have zero power to move. After holding the accelerator down for a number of seconds the car will then abnormally start to accelerate and rev up on rpms but will not accelerate as normal. It's as if the transmission is thoroughly confused. I continued to drive the car and it could never get over 60 mph regardless of how far I stepped on the accelerator. I have video of the behavior. The issue continues at random times and we feel incredibly unsafe when we are in traffic because the car will idle forward but do nothing even when accerator is depressed. I took it to the dealer with video of the vehicles crazy behavior; they have told me that the computer says nothing is wrong with it. They tell me to continue to drive until it gets worse. This is not acceptable because we are at risk of an accident when you try to accelerate but the car does nothing but idle forward; it catches us off guard and we are concerned about idling into on coming traffic when making turns. I have contacted Nissan who said they have no interest in watching the video and that the computer indicates nothing wrong with my car. We are incredibly worried about driving this car and feel Nissan is covering up an issue. It was admitted to me by the dealer that this is a common problem with many of their cvts; it is evident in consumer information on the internet as well. I get the impression Nissan has no interest in the safety of the community; starting with the fact that neither the dealer nor Consumer Affairs has interest in watching the videos showing the very serious issue. I can provide video to NHTSA upon request. Thank you.
- Shawnee, KS, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a rumbling noise and there was a strong vibration coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle surged and the gears failed to properly change over, when needed. In addition, the traction control indicator kept illuminating. Temecula Nissan (41895 motor car pkwy, temecula, ca 92591, 951-972-8400) was unable to diagnose the failure several times and kept indicating that the traction control indicator caused the system to assume to brake and also caused a power train malfunction. The manufacturer later sent a technician to provide further testing. Pedder Nissan (200 carriage cir, hemet, ca 92545, (951) 225-4831) was also contacted and indicated to take the vehicle back to the dealer that performed the repairs. The manufacturer provided no solution other than a settlement with no remedy for a permanent repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
- Sun City, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 25 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but it traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to accelerate. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Wrightsville, AR, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. While attempting to stop the vehicle, it surged forward and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (superior Nissan of conway, 1090 collier drive, conway, ar 72032), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the failure was being investigated. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000. Consumer stated superior Nissan dealership in conway, Arkansas inspected the vehicle and could not get it ti turn off. They said it was safe, we traded in. Updated 8/28/18
- Maumelle, AR, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The vehicle was taken to the local charleston Nissan dealer located at 1714 savannah hwy, charleston, SC 29407 where it was diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
- Cross, SC, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Also, the vehicle hesitated and took approximately five seconds to increase in speed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer were it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
- Boca Raton, FL, USA
I experienced a grinding, shaking noise at 2.0 RPM. The vehicle was taken in for service and I was informed that the transmission had to be replaced. The transmission was replaced and that was when all of my troubles began. The vehicle would hesitate and jerk while driving at low speeds. There was now a vibration at 1.5 RPM. I took the vehicle back to the dealership and was advised that a belt was loose. The vehicle was returned to me and it still was not driving smoothly and now the entire gear console was loose. The vehicle would not move from either drive or reverse upon starting, even when the gear shift was moved. It would take two tries each time to get the car to move from park. The vehicle went back into the dealership where the gear console was adjusted. However, the dealership could not replicate the issue - vehicle not moving when gear placed in reverse or drive. This weekend (4/30/16) I drove the vehicle in Virginia and had to navigate several high elevations while on the I-81 highway. The car was sluggish at best, dragging and the gears would not change. The car was racing loudly trying to keep up with the speed, RPM was up at 3.5 and the car was at 50 mles; speed limit was 70. Once I cleared the hill the rpms leveled out to 1.5 and the car held the 70 mph speed. Note the vehicle was not performing this way before the "new transmission" was installed. I did have the grinding and racing noise at 2.0 RPM, but no hesitation, jerking or any difficulties in higher elevations. That leads me to conclude that there is something else wrong with this vehicle other than the transmission. I have also lodged a complaint with Nissan Consumer Affairs whom I am awaiting a response from on my complaint. The vehicle now has 18,694 miles and was purchased in August of 2014.
- Frederick, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2014 nissal Altima. While driving 27 mph, the vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The contact sustained neck, arm, hip, and leg injuries that required medical attention. The front passenger also sustained head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to bms towing and recovery collision center. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000...updated 02/01/16 updated 02/18/16
- Brigantine, NJ, USA
I purchased a brand new 2014 Nissan Altima sv from baker Nissan North in houston, Texas (19630 northwest fwy, houston, tx 77065 (281) 890-5656). My transmission has failed twice (replaced the first time and now having to be replaced again) and I have been getting the run around from the dealership. This issue should not be occurring with a brand new vehicle. Then to top it off I have been a loyal customer and have purchased a total of four cars from this dealership now. I filed a Consumer Affairs report with Nissan corporation and have yet to hear something. I also called the dealership again to speak with someone in charge such as the general manager and they informed me to contact the consumers affairs department with Nissan corporation. They said they have a chain of command to follow and that would be my best bet of getting the situation resolved. I would like this situation to be investigated and justice. I do not spend my hard earned money to have a car that is not operating properly and could put my life and others in danger. It comes down to the fact that this car is a lemon and I should be given brand new transportation or the dealership should purchase the car and pay off the loan and let me take my business elsewhere....... I also have copies of my maintenance records for documentation purposes.....thank you in advance for your time and effort. I look forward to hearing from you soon...updated 11/05/15 the consumer also stated the ac was blowing out hot air, then cool air and the steering wheel was hard to turn. Updated 11/25/15.
- Cypress, TX, USA
- Brownsville, TX, USA