2014 Nissan Altima: sudden loss of power

Filed Sep 16, 2022 · Transmission · MO

The vehicle jerks and stutters while accelerating. In some cases it can lose power completely, which is extremely dangerous when driving at any speed, but particularly on the highway. I’ve also researched this issue online and it is a well known transmission defect with Nissan CVT transmissions and many people have experienced the same issue. I’d be shocked if nobody has been injured or killed.

Filed May 28, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · 88,998 miles · GA

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.

Filed Sep 17, 2019 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · PA

Takata recall my 2014 nissan altima started losing power and stalling while driving on the highways back in may 2019 with no indication why as there was no 'check engine light' and it was taken back to the dealer and whatever they told me to repair I did. It continued sporadically stalling (losing power down to under 30mph)in june, july,august & now september-during this time we have replaced the battery, change the filters, finally tuning up the car last week wednesday! Didn't drive it thursday-monday now this morning tuesday it stalled and start losing power again! Still no check engine light and now after taking it back to the dealer this morning I was just called by conicelli service rep telling me the transmission is gone!!! At 125000 - 5yrs old ! This is unacceptable because this is our 8th nissan and all the previous ones last up to 27700 miles and never replaced a transmission!! This is definitely a lemon and nissan USA needs to do something! Replace the transmission or buy it back!!

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Steering, Transmission · 74,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. While driving 70 MPH, the transmission downshifted, the engine revved, and the vehicle decelerated. The engine lost power when the vehicle approached a stop sign. In addition, the steering wheel vibrated. The contact was able to gain control of the vehicle after it was turned off and restarted. Also, the "m6" message appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but no failure codes appeared. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 74,000. *tr

Filed Feb 6, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 61,000 miles · UT

I was driving the freeway and lost power engine and shut offs I'm not sure how I didn't have the accident yet. Take it to mechanic find out it was a throttle body position sensor and the throttle body camshaft position sensor crankshaft position sensor replaced all that still giving the same problem how to replace it again. So the speed limit was 70 I was going 65 so lost lost in the entire engine at speed of 65 is really difficult to maneuver

Filed Jan 8, 2017 · Transmission · 74,000 miles · MO

Previous complaints to my dealer regarding my car is the 'stuttering or jutting' of my vehicle while driving - at times almost violently. The CVT transmission had been replaced once within the first 6 months of ownership. On december 29, 2016 while traveling from mo to il, while on I-44 traveling approximately 75 MPH uphill with the cruise control set the car suddenly lost power to the transmission would be the best way I would describe it. The car suddenly started revving to over 6,000 rpms, the gas pedal would not react, it was if the car was in neutral and the gas pedal was revving the engine. The loss of ability to control the cars speed while going uphill on the expressway put us in serious danger. We were able to get over to the side of the road. The car was put into 'park' we waited a couple of minutes but due to our location on the expressway shoulder we knew we needed to get into a better sight of oncoming vehicles, it seemed as if they didn't see us until they were right near us, many trucks were unable to move over on short notice so when they pasted us at 70+ miles the entire car shook. When restarting the vehicle it would not engage into either 'drive' or 'reverse'. Roadside assistance was called, due to heavy volume they could not get to us for at least 1 1/2 hours, they deemed the situation dangerous and the missouri state highway patrol was called. When they arrived approximately 1/2 hour later the car would go into drive, but with extreme jerking and constant revving of the engine. Since the car moved they escorted us the 1 1/2 mile to the nearest exit off the expressway, while traveling downhill, just coasting the car would constantly jerk and the engine was revving. The car was towed back the 200 miles to our dealership. The car experienced 'transmission failure' and is currently having the transmission replaced again.

Filed Aug 4, 2016 · Transmission · 69,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle jerked violently, lost power, and shut off completely without warning. The vehicle was restarted and driven to a mechanic. It was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. .....updated 10/13/16 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle lost power in the middle of traffic. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle and soon afterwards, it begin to jerk and shake violently. The consumer was only able to go a certain speed, even with the accelerator pressed all the way to the floor. The vehicle shut off, as soon as the consumer pulled into the parking lot. The dealer determined the air compressor and transmission needed to be replaced. Updated 10/18/16.

Filed Jun 10, 2016 · Transmission · 66,689 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,886. Updated 07/12/16*lj updated 07/26/16.

Filed Aug 9, 2015 · Acceleration, Transmission · 13,000 miles · NJ

Transmission fails on the highway this is the second time for a brand new car. I had my child in the car this time. The vehicle suddenly loses power . The first time it occurred was @ 3000 miles . The second time is at 13000 miles. The biggest risk is being rear ended by the vehicle behind due to the sudden loss of power and nissan knows their CVT for altima and rogue 2014 is an issue, no move from manufacturer to replace the car or recall all cars in question

Filed Oct 11, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 3,100 miles · CA

I purchased a brand new 2014 nissan altima s on 7/20/14. On 9/17/14 my cel began flashing, car shaking & losing power as I was driving on the freeway (which is under construction with no shoulders to pull over on). Brought car to service department and they tried to first tell me they couldn't find any issue. I forced them to continue testing & it happened again & they were able to pull 2 error codes (misfire & multiple misfire). After a week of driving my car and testing, they could not figure out how to fix it. I opened a case at that time to request a buy back or replacement of this vehicle as it is clear that something was done wrong on the assembly line & safety of vehicle has been compromised. On 9/26/14, the dealership called and told me to pick up my car as they "think they fixed the problem." I picked up the car, drove 5 miles & issues happened again & I noticed it was consuming large amounts of gasoline. Brought it back to dealership & told them that it was not fixed & it is not safe to drive this vehicle. On 9/29/14, nissan corporate sent an engineer to pick up my car to test the issues & after driving it, the engineer said that all 4 coils needed to be changed. Coils were swapped out & I picked up the car 10/2/14 against my will. Full tank when I picked up the car stating I'd receive 540 miles (normal for an altima) & 2 days later, it dropped all of a sudden by 100 miles for no reason. I only received 400 miles to full tank & the majority of my driving is highway miles. It is still consuming gasoline & is idling rougher. I am now 3 weeks in, 2 separate issues & my car still is not working. If my car has issues 52 days in and only 3k miles, I can only imagine what else is going to happen. I commute and drive with small children & it is not safe. It is clear that there is something wrong with my car.

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Electrical · 10,700 miles · MO

While driving with the car ignition on, coasting with foot lightly on brake, the ignition button was inadvertently depressed. The ignition system shut off with loss of all power. It took effort to steer the car to the shoulder. The vehicle is an enterprise rental.....updated 09-03-14

Filed Apr 28, 2014 · Transmission · 8,200 miles · TX

Lost power while driving at 55mph on a freeway. I was informed by the service department of the nissan dealership that my transmission had a defect and needs to be replaced.