The hood flew open while traveling on a state numbered route approximately 35-40 MPH. We were blessed that it didn't cause a wreck with injuries. This is common from what I have discovered, yet no remedy. I hate this fact because it seems as though the manufacturer is simply waiting for all who own this vehicle to phase out, sell, and move on. We will do this, trade towards another make forever. No nissans no more never. Thanks for nothing nissan.
2014 Nissan Altima body complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the that rear driver's side suspension spring and axle were severely rusted, causing the tire to turn inwards while driving. The contact regained control of the vehicle and drove 5 MPH to get off the highway and parked at his parent's residence. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure that the rear axle and spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
I release the hood latch and nothing happens. I happen to get out of my vehicle. My down and the hood. After several attempts, I'm about to slip my fingers into the grill and release the hood latch. If I down push down on the hood, I would just hear a click and the hood will not go up. The vehicle is stationary.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact stated while her husband was driving at 70 MPH, when the rear passenger lower control arm detached from the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to park on the side of the road, and the vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to independent mechanic and was informed the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.
Recently the hood released while in motion on a busy city street, numbered route, causing absolute obstructed vision and near collision. The damage to the hood and fenders has created very sharp jagged metal edges. No police accident report or insurance claim as of yet. Recall number 20v‑315. Feeling as though this is not an insurance claim situation requiring cash deductible on my part.
Hood lach broken and disengages automatically without being opened by car operator. Can open while the car is stationary or operating. The manufacturer sent me a recall notice to say the remedy would not be available until mid 2021. I think this is unacceptable given the hood may fly open while driving at high speeds and the driver is unable to see out of the front window. I am writing because this situation presents a ptential emergency.
Lower control arms need to be replaced, front struts need to be replaced, and power steering motor. My power steering will fail while driving, for 2-3 seconds at a time, making my steering wheel unable to turn. While in motion
The secondary hood latch may become stuck in the open position due to a potential for corrosion (in regions with excessive road salt use) in the hood latch combined with improper inspection and maintenance. Remedy is not available now!
As I was driving down the road on a residential street, the hood popped opened and hit the windshield. My vision was obstructed but I was able to safely pull off to the side of the road. There is evident damage to both fenders and possibly the hood. I currently do not feel comfortable driving the vehicle. Nissan acknowledges the failure and incident, however will not repair my vehicle.
Driver door handle piece snapped last night and can no longer open the door from the inside. Only the outside.
My 17 year old son was driving the car about a mile from our home (going about 20 MPH) when hit hit a bump and the back axel broke. Fortunately he was close to home when this happened. Had he been on the interstate, he could have been seriously injured. My husband contacted the dealership and was told that this is a known defect with nissan altimas from this year but that our vehicle was not on the list of vins that qualify for reimbursement. We repaired the vehicle which cost about $400 in labor and $225.49 in nissan parts. The vehicle had about 80,000 miles at the time. This seems like a clear case of faulty parts.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact stated that while attempting to close the hood, the contact noticed that the hood failed to latch securely. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the hood flew open without warning. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v116000 (latches/locks/linkages) and was previously repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact called simmons-rockwell nissan located at (224 colonial dr, horseheads, ny 14845) where she was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer informed her that an inspector would be sent to her local dealer for an inspection. The inspector determined that the secondary latch was defective. The inspector placed a zip tie on the latch and referred her back to the dealer. The dealer offered no further assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.
Cvt transmission failing with only 73,900 miles on the 2014 vehicle. Also both passenger and driver side door mechanisms have broke from the inside, meaning you have to roll the window down to get out of the vehicle. This is a safety hazard.
Air bag light comes on and stays on when car is turned on. My daughter says the hood of the car is vibrating when driving!
I was pulling into my parking spot with my foot on the brake. As I reached the parking spot, the car accelerated and crashed into my living room. My foot never touched the gas. The only way to park in such a tight spot is to have your foot on the brake. I have no idea how this happened but we could have been seriously hurt.
Hood latch is hard lock. Airbag light stays on.
Was driving at about 35 MPH on a paved road and hood unlatched and flew up to windshield. Currently vehicle is in a repair shop .
The sun visor on the driver side has malfunctioned. It does not stay in its normal upright position. It hangs about a quarter of the way down and moves around during turns, making it even more of a safety hazard than it already was because in an accident or a hard braking situation, the driver is going to hit their head on it.
I was driving my 2014 nissan altima with my 2 year old in the car on the highway when my sunroof shattered, sounding like a gun shot. I had the sunroof replaced shortly after purchasing my car in 2014 for leaks. I haven't had any problems since until today (9/5/18). We were traveling on us 75n near collins road at the time of the incident. I'm not aware of anything that would have caused this random occurrence.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact's vehicle was rear ended while idling at a traffic light. There was extensive damage to the rear of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact received neck and back injuries and her spouse suffered back injuries. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired by a local mechanic. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000. *tt vehicle purchase date should be on or before incident date
When attempting to open front driver door the handler did not allow me to open the door to get out. I left work drove myself home, put the car in park turn off the engine reach to open the door the handler was loose and nothing happening, I could not get out, so I use my cell phone and call my husband who was inside the home to come and open the door from the outside so that I could get out..
Hood won't stay latched
Takata recall while stopped on a busy street waiting to make a left hand turn, I was rear-ended by a large SUV. My airbag did not deploy and I suffered severe pain to my head, neck, shoulders and back. My altima was later declared a total loss as a result of the accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. While driving 10 MPH, the trunk of the vehicle opened without warning. The contact stated that the trunk locked on its own on more than one occasion, and could not be opened. The vehicle was taken to massapequa nissan in amityville, new york, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided case number: 248-072-49. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000. Updated 11/06/17*lj updated 7/16/18
The inside door handles seem to brake very easily because they are made of plastic that holds the cable in place. I've been on line and there are many complaints on this happening. It is a safety if you can't get out of your car without rolling down your window.what if you were to get in a car accident and could not get out of your car. I have less then 18000 miles on my car I got the car bran new. This probably needs to be fixed. Thanks [xxx] . Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Car was going 34mph at the point of impact, no airbags deployed...this was before the recall of the passenger side airbags: however severe damage done to the drivers side of the car as well and no deployment of any airbag. ...updated 07/11/17 *bf
While driving home last night approx 35 MPH my hood flew open and unlatched and impaired my windshield significantly and visibility driving was extremely impacted. As it was late in the evening there was no traffic directly in front or behind me. I was startled to say the least. I was able to safely negotiate to shoulder of road and engage hazard lights and resecure the hood. I was on a city street and moving straight and not turning the vehicle. I would hate to think a far worse outcome in heavy interstate traffic at a higher speed.
Hood released while traveling on the highway causing serious damage to the vehicle and causing the vehicle to leave the roadway.
Hood latch came undone while driving causing hood to fly open almost causing an accident. Damage to hood and both front fenders....updated 03/01/17 *bf both recalls were remedied updated 7/6/18*jb
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