10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,932 miles

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problem #72

Jun 272023

Altima

  • miles
I was driving for approximately one hour on Interstate 95N. In heavy traffic, but still at speed limit. Then exited onto Rt. 40 N. For about 10 minutes. When I turned onto the back road to my destination, my car instantly started swerving all over the road. I had to immediately pull off into the grass to get off the road. I had to be towed. The driver side rear control arm broke completely in half. It is severely rusted. I had to replace both sides, because the other side is rusted also. I was lucky it didn't happen moments earlier while driving at a high speed on the highway. I would most likely have lost control of my vehicle. And in heavy traffic, it's very likely that other cars would have been in danger due to the failure of my car. I saw that there was a recall on the 2013 Nissans, and I believe that 2014 owners also should have been made aware of the rust issues. I have only had my car for about 2 years bought from Carvana. I had a hood latch recall, but I honestly feel my life and others could have been horrifically affected by this, the use of inferior materials or lack of protective coating or whatever the cause. I have never seen a car under ten years old corroded like this.

- Dundalk, MD, USA

problem #71

Feb 212023

Altima

  • miles
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.

- West Covina, CA, USA

problem #70

Dec 032022

Altima

  • miles
Sat 12/3/2022 ~2:15PM Hood latch failure resulting in the hood flying open while driving. (See NHTSA Recall 20V-315). *********************************** History: Thu 12/1/2022: Same Nissan service center (Delaney Nissan State College PA) that performed the hood latch recall repair did some additional work/maintenance on the vehicle that would have had them opening the hood. July 2021: Delaney Nissan State College PA performed the hood latch recall (Nissan # R21A6) *********************************** Driving hi-way speeds (55-60 mph) on Sat 12/3, the hood flew open, slamming back to the windshield, including damaging the roof. My wife was in the passenger seat and my adult daughter was in the backseat. No injuries, no damage to anything other than the car I was driving. Note: Neither my wife nor I noticed any hood vibration while driving, which might indicate that the hood was not seated fully/correctly. Car was taken to Delaney Nissan's extension body shop (Delaney Collision Center State College PA). The Collision Center did two things: 1: Inspect the hood latch mechanism for failure 2: Assess / estimate the damage. Wed 12/14, the Collosion center said 1: it "was not a faulty latch". They used a screw driver to verify the primary latch although they did say the secondary latch was in need of maintenance, needing lubrication and showed signs of corrosion. 2: $8,068.48 damage Note: I do have photos, that I will have to dig out and upload if you need them.

- Boalsburg, PA, USA

problem #69

Oct 142022

Altima

  • miles
I-€™m reporting that all four locks on the car doors inside simultaneously broke one by one in the same way clearly this is an manufacturer issue and unsafe and doesn-€™t allow passengers to exit vehicle from the inside.

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #68

Oct 282022

Altima

  • miles
-€¢ Fuel and Electrical system failure -€¢ Vehicle caught fire on I-10 in Grandbay, Al while driving. -€¢ No -€¢ There was a police report filed and a claim filed with my insurance company but I only had liability. -€¢ All the lights on dash came on prior to the car catching fire. I have suffered total loss!!!

- Gautier, MS, USA

problem #67

Oct 202022

Altima

  • miles
The right rear suspension rusted from the frame of the car, making the car unable to drive!

- Mckees Rocks , PA, USA

problem #66

Nov 012021

Altima

  • miles
The air bag light came on, on November 2021, and stays on all the time. When I took the car to the dealer to check what was wrong with it I was told the airbag might not deploy in case of impact. The car is less than 8 years old, but I was told it was not under warranty and there was no recall for that. I was told they had to replace two parts: 98820-9HN9ASensor-Side AIRBAG Center and 87650-9HP3ABack Assembly Front Seat, for a total cost of approximately $2400, but the parts were not available. The money was refunded to me three months later and the parts have not been replaced. I do not feel safe driving the car around; unfortunately it is the only car I have. The car is available for inspection upon request.

- Selma , CA, USA

problem #65

Dec 232021

Altima

  • miles
Latches, locks, linkages, hood. Recall number 372379

- Killeen, TX, USA

problem #64

Aug 272021

Altima

  • miles
I was driving as we were getting onto the highway the hood popped up and we pull on the side of the highway ans notice it was damaged on both sides of the corner top of the hood. I took the vehicle with recall on August 30,2021 and realize no one called back so, I stopped in and they told me the body shops were all full and would not be able to get to my car until 9/22/21 but I stay in touch with the service manager every time email him he would say they still overwhelm done to storm that occurs in New Jersey in septemeber so I needed my car because the warrant had ran out soi couldn't get a loaner. So I told them I can't leave my car until I was sure they will be able to take my car to the body shop instead of it sitting there. They told me they could not do the recall until repair on the hood has been taken care so have not returned yet so now im wondering if can get taken care of at the dealership near home bridgewater NJ dealership.

- Somerville, NJ, USA

problem #63

Jun 082021

Altima

  • miles
Many people complain about the sunroof leaking and the compressor. This will be the second time having issues with compressor. It effects my defrost which can be a serious safety hazard. Water accumulates in the floor boards and the headliner which causes mold and mildew which leads to respiratory issues. I paid 1200 to replace the compressor one year ago and not I am having the same issues. I see many people talk about this issue online. Standing water on the floor boards and air does not cool.

- Gadsden, AL, USA

problem #62

Oct 182021

Altima

  • miles
I am trying to ship my vehicle from Grafenwoehr, Germany (military base) to Colorado, United States. I have the safety recall for my hood but none of the dealerships near me, can help me fix the issue so I can ship my vehicle back to the states. I was told I need some documentation saying this. So I can ship my vehicle. Can i get help please.

- Apo, CA, USA

problem #61

May 012020

Altima

  • miles
I've been to two different Nissan service dealerships with the past month and neither have been able to fix the hood latch recall from May 2020.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #60

Jun 012021

Altima

  • miles
Twice in 2 months my hood popped opened while driving on the interstate with my family in the car. The second time it popped open I was in the HOV lane which consisted of only one lane so it was quite the scare especially because there was no where safe that I could pull over. I took it to the car dealer shortly after the incident occurred and they maintenance the secondary hood latch but never did anything to the primary hood latch which should have never had opened especially while I was driving. I put in a claim with Nissan regarding the primary hood latch disengaging on its own two times in 2 months. I specifically told them numerous times that I do not feel safe driving my car anymore in that I would like to be financially compensated because now I have to go out and purchase another vehicle. I explained to them that I did not plan on buying a new car especially because my Nissan only had 77,000 MIles on it and was paid in full. I had also told them that I'm on a fixed income and having to purchase a new vehicle along with taking on car payments would cost me and my family a tremendous financial hardship. As of today Nissan has not done anything to compensate me. They are saying that I must have accidentally disengaged the primary hood latch both times the hood popped open.

- Mooresville, NC, USA

problem #59

May 232021

Altima 4-cyl

  • miles
While driving my car the component snapped/popped and caused me to lose control of my car and crashing into a curb in front of a pole. No warning lights came on prior to this happening. I have reached out to the manufacturer with no satisfactorily acceptable resolution. Currently I am in the hospital. The police was on the scene and the vehicle was towed to my residence due to being inoperable. I am physically, mentally and emotionally affected by this matter. Consumer stated she noticed a campaign but not a recall and her VIN was not included.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #58

Apr 222021

Altima

  • miles
My Nissan is a 2014 and only had 59,000 miles on it. My transmission is completely shot and this is unheard of. It's a cvt made from Nissan and they are very aware of this situation so now I am out $2600-$4100 because Nissan has decided it does not want to do the right thing and create a recall.

- Kingwood, TX, USA

problem #57

Jan 262021

Altima

  • miles
2014 Nissan Altima transmission died in the middle of interstate wirh no warning.it was running fine when I left from home

- Orangeburg, SC, USA

problem #56

Feb 062021

Altima

  • miles
I purchased this car from carmax with a full understanding that it was properly serviced. My car has been in the shop 4 times in the last 3 months, for my check engine light and overheating. Saturday morning I went outside to crank my car so it can warm and it wouldn't start. This is ridiculous, paying almost $400 a month for a car I barely drive.

- Henderson, NC, USA

problem #55

Jan 012020

Altima

  • miles
When M vehicle gets between 1000-2000 RPM the vehicle shakes and has problem picking up speed. Once over the 2000 RPM, the vehicle has no problems.

- Abingdon, MD, USA

problem #54

Jan 052021

Altima

  • 86,000 miles
It making a loud sound since I had new brakes put

- Elmore, AL, USA

problem #53

Nov 012020

Altima

  • miles
The dim headlights suddenly became dangerous when driving at night because you can't see 50ft in front of you with the lights on dim. The drivers side sun visor squeaked when the car was new and when the car was out of warranty the internal clip on the visor broke.

- Piedmont, AL, USA

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