2014 Nissan Altima: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Sep 22, 2023 · Fuel system, Suspension · CA

It smells like gas when I start the car. It's also wasting alot of gas. I have to put gas every couple of days. I spend more money putting gas. The steering and suspension and the tires keep giving me problems to where the brakes locked up on their own and now it drives really bad especially on the freeway. The steering wheel moves alot when I'm on the freeway sometimes feel like I'm loosing control of the car. The gas pedal gets stuck and the gear shift gets stuck in park. I have to use a nail filer the metal ones and push and hold the shift lock for it to move into gear. The car keeps saying Key not Detected even tho it's in the car with me. I just got the car from a small dealership in pomona in April of 2023

Filed Jul 4, 2016 · Electrical · 9,500 miles · IN

Since purchasing this car in early 2015 I have experienced the following: occasionally the car alarm will sound / lights will flash either by manually pressing the button on the drivers door, passengers door or the trunk lid (with key fob in pocket or in hand) this issue also occurs using either one of my factory key fobs unlock buttons (both with new batteries installed by the dealer). By pressing the fobs unlock button again or pressing the door button again a second time, the alarm turns off and the door unlocks. I have had this in to the dealer four times in the last year but they have not been able to reproduce the problem. I am told each time that nissan will not authorize service unless they see it happen or some code is stored. Why won't nissan upper level technicians become involved with these kinds of problems?

Filed Mar 1, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 58,000 miles · PA

I keep getting a key id incorrect or key id undetectable when I try to start the car. I have replaced the battery in the key fob and the same issues arise. I have to open and close the car door at least 10 times before I can get the car to start. This could be a safety hazard as I might get stranded somewhere if I shut the car off and it doesn't start. I am getting really tired of this issue and hopefully a recall or some type of fix will come from nissan. This issues always happens when the vehicle is in park and you try to start the vehicle.

Filed Aug 26, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 19,000 miles · PA

Since the first week we owned the car, occasionally the screen(back up cam, radio...) doesn't start, or fails within first mile of driving- maybe 10 times since purchase date. On july 29, 2015- morning- car upon start, no screen and no dashboard. Restarted twice and then fine. At 9:30 p.m. Same day-- close to home, side mirror failure warning showed on dash- and a subsequent failure of systems- including but not limited to- GPS, screen, turn signals, headlights,hazard lights, all dash information. I pulled into parking garage and attempted to open window to use key fob for gate and had no operating windows, including sunroof or locks. Put car in park and could not get it into another gear.trapped in car for 15 min. With car running- passenger door then unlocked. Aaa called. Car ran for 3 hrs. Aaa disabled the electrical operating the fuel pump. Car towed to cochran in pittsburgh. Since a restart resets the computer, no code on diagnostic would be found. Cochran considers the situation resolved. Nissan has a case # and several recorded (by nissan) conversations have occurred with regional rep. And that rep. Will not send written findings of investigation (check the I key)as it is internal information and I will pay all diagnostic fees associated. Rep has no technical knowledge and has no explanation of what an I key is or how or for what it should be checked. There is a directive from nissan regarding this problem as told to me by wright nissan, but again nothing will be done without the code from diagnostic computer. This can't happen again- but it will and it could be catastrophic-the intermittent, random, systematic failure will happen- the extent and order of events unknown - leaving us an uncertain outcome and no plan for response in the given situation. We suspect the problem is the bcm as alerted by the internet research, the aaa driver and the cochran tech.

Filed Oct 27, 2014 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · NY

The vehicle has a push button start/stop. When the car is turned off the vehicle can be left in gear and the audible warning indicators are confusing and inconsistent. As I was walking away from the car it would not remote lock. I looked back and it was rolling across the parking lot. Any number of times I have left it in neutral by mistake. The audible warning system is terrible, inconsistent and this is dangerous. I called the dealer and was told there is no fix and you have to put the car in neutral and nissan said they don't accept redesign suggestions over the phone. I had to jump in the car with a bad back and hip to stop it as it rolled across the parking lot. Very dangerous. Audible door open and lights on warnings are inconsistent as is the key recognition system. I would not have bought this car if I knew it had such a dangerous flaw and bad electronics. My phone message has not been returned. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).