2014 Nissan Altima: pulls to one side

Filed Aug 7, 2026 · Suspension · MI

Right rear lower control arm fully broke while traveling 35 mph and going around a curve. The car immediately pulled hard right into the adjacent lane. Fortunately, there were no vehicles in that lane at the moment. I have contacted the dealership. This issue is addressed in Service Bulletin NTB21-045. However, the local dealership will not cover repairs because the car has been in service for over 10 years.

Filed May 16, 2022 · Suspension · PA

Right rear lower control arm separated from frame. Vehicle pulled right toward adjacent lane. In construction zone with no shoulder to utilize. Had to cross into an acceleration lane then slowly make way to safe pull-off. Problem confirmed by visual inspection. No warnings. Nissan did not notify me of a replacement program. Notification was to begin in 2019. Consumer was not informed of a replacement program and had to deal with a failed component and a tow from a construction site.

Filed Mar 5, 2020 · Suspension · 103,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact's son was driving at 35 MPH, without warning the vehicle pulled to the right. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and drove at low speeds to the residence where his father inspected the vehicle. The inspection showed that the passenger's side rear lower control arm was fractured and the driver's side rear lower control arm was extremely corroded. Hawkinson nissan located at (5513 miller circle drive, matteson, il 60443, (708) 252-3769) was contacted. The contact was informed that the vehicle should be taken in to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2020 · Suspension · 136,000 miles · MA

On tuesday night january 14, 2020 I do as I always do this night and drive my son to his hockey practice for 6 pm in north smithfield rhode island. We were on the highway route 295 in travel lane passing an 18 wheeler truck. When we were next to this truck it felt like a gust of wind came out of no where and pushed my 2014 nissan altima in his lane and almost hit this truck. I went to correct the wheel to move away from this and the car almost went right off the highway in a ditch. I had no idea what was going on and was able to keep the car straightened out. My son, who is 11 was scared to death. I noticed that that a light on dashboard came on that looks like a traction control light or slippery road light. Where this happened, the practice we go to was next exit and right off the highway. We decided to head there since there was no safe spot to pull over in this location at night. I put the hazard light on and managed to get their slowly somehow so I could look into what this problem was. We got to practice. My son went in and I looked around at what this light was that came on dashboard. I could not find it in manual anywhere and was thinking that it may have been a computer issue. From there I checked the outside of the car and under the best I could and did not notice anything at this time so I left it alone. When it was time to leave my plan was just to take it slow and drive home. We made it about 200 feet out of parking lot and heard a nasty noise and pulled right over on route 146 in north smithfield r.I. I looked under car where I heard the noise and could see something broken. I took an picture - called my mechanic right away to find out what it was..it was a control arm and were extremely lucky we were not involved in a serious accident or hurt in anyway, found out the other control arm was ready to break https://photos.app.goo.gl/iegg5svv4csqnnvr6 I

Filed Feb 2, 2020 · Driver assistance, Steering · 90,200 miles · PA

While driving on a state route I hit a bump in the road and immediately felt the steering wheel shift from even to the left about 45 degrees with a thumping sound . Also the stability light came on. I tried to steer the car properly but encountered a pulling to the left. I pulled off the road into a lot and discovered the rear left wheel and side (driver side} was lower than the right and the wheel was tilted inward. Further inspection revealed that the connection to the suspension was compromised. We had the car towed on flatbed to my local mechanic. He is located near the local nissan dealership so we hope to get it resolved with his selp. My research on your site indicated that several (1000's) of 2013 vehicles experienced this problem but not many 2014 models. I believe the problem is not just for the 2013 models and the 2014's age is about at the same time when the 2013's have failed. (6 years old). I am hoping that nissan follows suit with the 2014 models like canada did last year.

Filed Aug 16, 2016 · Steering · 60 miles · CA

My car has approximately 43,000 miles.I'm having a hard time keeping the car in my lane of traffic. The car was pulling hard to the left, requiring me to steer to the right .. Car needs to be constantly corrected to stay inside the lane even when driving straigh. If you are in a crosswind or behind a truck, the vehicle drifts horribly too. You must have a good handle on the steering wheel to keep correcting to stay in your lane! I took my car to do an alignment two times and still the same I change tires and rims did not fix the problem there is alot of complains on the internet with the same problem.

Filed Dec 3, 2015 · Steering · MO

My car has approximately 27,500 miles. About three months ago I began having a hard time keeping the car in my lane of traffic. The car was pulling hard to the left, requiring me to steer to the right (approximately to a 1 o'clock position). I believed this to be an alignment issue and had a large chain repair shop complete an alignment. The steering issue was not resolved. I then took the car to my dealership and they advised that it was out of alignment and they had fixed the issues with an alignment (I have not paid $250 in alignment charges). After a few days of driving it, the car is still pulling to the left. I have tried driving in all lanes of traffic and been sensitive to the grade of the road...however, my car will pull to the left in any situation. In most cases, it takes quite a bit of pressure steering to the right, to keep the car driving straight-ahead. When I called the dealership to advise them the repair was not correct, they said they had two techs drive it and it was fine - I would need to return to the dealership and drive the car with them to diagnose. I don't feel that I should have to spend additional time with the service department to find a repair for my vehicle. I made a report with nissan customer affairs. In my experience with nissan, these are the steps that are needed to get a solution to any safety issues.

Filed Jul 12, 2015 · Steering · 100 miles · GA

Car will not stay in lane at highway speed it wanders back and forth you have to constantly correct to stay in your lane . Almost went under semi truck trailer .air bag light also comes on saying no one is in passenger seat when my wife is setting there .been to dealer on recall 2 times on this already

Filed Apr 14, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 200 miles · PA

Purchased 2014 altima s 9-1-14. Right away hear whining noise from steering area and under hood. As of april 2015 only have 1200 miles but have not taken to dealer. Other problems have been, splashing noise from fuel tank, wind noise coming from passnger side window, very difficult to keep vehicle from wandering on highway from side to side. Thought it was just me but reading similar reviews I now know there is a problem with the nissan altima.

Filed Sep 7, 2014 · Steering · 100 miles · OH

The new electro hydraulic steering on 2013+ altimas appears to have a faulty software. It does not appear to be vehicle speed sensitive/proportional at all! This is extremely dangerous and tiresome to deal with. Normally, power steering especially the electrically assisted steering will employ speed sensitivity which will make it easier to move the wheel at lower speeds and harder on higher speeds. This is necessary to keep the vehicle steady and corrected instead of wandering and needing to be overcorrected. A correctly functioning electro steering should therefore make the steering tight at high speeds > 60 MPH to keep the car centered on the road and give stability to the ride. All altimas in this generation appear to exhibit this issue including this car gurus review - http://www.cargurus.com/cars/2014-nissan-altima-overview-c24167. This is a must recall item.

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Fuel system, Steering · 300 miles · VA

Vehicle wanders and does not keep in a straight line. It is not stable . There is lot of wind noise coming inside and there is always a sloshing sound and believe it is the fuel. Not safe as the fuel always bangs around the walls.