2014 Nissan Altima: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Feb 21, 2023 · Engine · CA

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.

Filed Jan 20, 2023 · Acceleration, Transmission · 116,000 miles · AL

The contact owned a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated and was slow to respond while continuing to jerk. The RPMs revved up and was fluctuating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the warranty coverage was denied due to the transmission fluid not being flushed and replaced. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and later sold. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2022 · Transmission · 70,123 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated during acceleration and then stalled. Additionally, the vehicle was jerking and shuddering while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,123.

Filed Apr 12, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · IN

Vehicle is difficult to keep in the lane I'm driving in feels like I'm about to be blown off the road I've replaced the tie rods the hubs the tires had multiple alignments but feels like the suspension has failed some where or the steering failed something is there is vibration in the wheel feels like its slipping or hesitation there's a its to the point I'm getting scared to drive it almost like the frame is separated or separating somewhere doesn't feel safe to drive feels unstable at low and high speeds it almost to the point I wanna jist junk the [xxx] thing cause no matter what I have done or do to it myself it never gets better parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 17, 2020 · Transmission · 128,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, when the vehicle began to hesitate. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to local dealer central valley nissan located at 4530 mchenry ave, modesto, ca 95356, (209) 526-3320,where it was diagnosed with needing jetter to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 128,000. *dt

Filed Jul 14, 2020 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact stated the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to move forward intermittently upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The failure occurred after coming to a stop. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics however, the mechanics were unable to duplicate the failure. The contact also took the vehicle to jeff wyler nissan of cincinnati (8680 colerain ave, cincinnati, oh 45251) where the mechanic duplicated the failure and informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2019 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · AL

Driving on interstate the engine changed to low gear and had to pull over ...it shakes and hesitates when accelerate...'...less than 80,000 miles on this car..continues to shudder and stall. Nissan is not wanting to do anything ..there has been bulletins on 2014 nissan altimas and even repairs done in other states where nissan paid for service.. The dealership reset but said the transmission will only get worse . Cvt

Filed Apr 2, 2019 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and the battery warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle failed to accelerate as the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to banister nissan of norfolk (1250 n military hwy, norfolk, va 23502) where it was diagnosed that the CVT failed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed replacement and the CVT needed reprogramming. The nissan manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the extended warranty expired in december of 2018; however, there was an open service campaign number: pc490 (CVT reprogram). The contact stated that she had not received notification of the open service campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 144,000 miles · TX

I purchsed this car feb 2nd 2019 couple days later engine light comes on so car has 30day warranty so I call and they had me go there mechanic put in the shop. A code for 02 sensors came up but he say he just need replace cadillac converter he didnt need replace sensors so 5 days later I pick up car and 3 days after light comes back on I call complain on way coming from another city hour away and noticing car jerking and loosing power on hwy on way mechanic car breaks down im stranded with baby for hour they tow they shop say it was fuel.pumps I get car thinking things good I make a 300 paymemt since I still owed 1500 on down payment days later light comeson again smoke comes out back car when I start. It. In morning car jerks back real hard when I get on hwy or hesitate pick up speed engine making rattling noise and oil pressure sensor on I take it for 2nd opnion before taking back there mechanic and the thing they suppose fix still shows need be fix mass air flow sensor and then oil pressure sensor and spark plus so I tell mechanic did yall even fix mass flpw sensor cause same code pop up he says some times new parts can act faulty but dont worry we fix it. Got warranty but he gotta ask permission about spark plugs and oil pressure sensor so he ask me when I can come in I say friday the night before my appt car breaks down 40 min. On hwy car looses power lights dont work head lighs dont work car key wont open doors or trunk and im getting I key system error I go replace battery that didnt help so saturday they tow car and send me a repo letter since im behind payment cause im not gonna keep paying on car thats breaking down leaving me stranded at this point I gave them 3 tries so I just want my 1500 plus 300 back even tho warranty expired I did adress this 3 times before it expired

Filed Jan 29, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · GA

I have a 2014 nissan altima that revs up while I;m driving and then stops. I turn it off and start it again. It does this constantly. It's very dangerous because I'm driving and all of a sudden, I hear a revving up sound, the car starts to hesitate,, it slows down and then comes to a complete stop. It doesn;t give me a chance to pull off the road. I have to immediately put on my hazard lights. It stops without warning. Once I hear the revving up sound, within a few seconds she hesitates, slows down and come to a complete stop. Very, very dangerous. The car hesitates when making turns also. Car does not accelerate if you stop at a light like she suppose to. Let me explain. When I'm at a red light and the light turns green, I put my foot on the gas and the car does not accelerate, she hesitates, go slowly, then kicks in and allows you to proceed. I'm very afraid to drive it. I have heard others and on the news say peoples experience with their nissan altima shutting down just like mine. For me its shutting down everywhere. It's happened on the highway, street, always when in motion, during turns, after stopping at a red light and its time to proceed. I've almost gotten hit by other cars many times when she suddenly stalls. Something is wrong with this vehicle. I don't have video of incident because it hasn't had an accident yet, but I'm sure an accident can happen at any day. I'm nervous every time I drive it. It's the mercies of god that I haven't had an accident. Please note I was almost in an accident that would have badly injured or killed me when I was making a left turn on hwy 78. The car stalled while making a left turn. The SUV almost hit me as I was making my left turn and the car stalled and the SUV stopped just as it was about to hit me. I was shaken up so badly, I had to park my car and calm my nerves. This shouldn't be happening. It's a dangerous car.

Filed Dec 12, 2018 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · TX

This is the second transmission issue I've had in less than a year. The car began shaking in february and stopped on me while at a stop light. There have been no check engine lights or anything to alert me of an issue. Now the car will hesitate severly before shifting gears. If I take the care out of park into drive or reverse, it takes upwards of 30 seconds for the car to engage into that gear. I have been stranded at home and at grocery stores due to the faulty transmission which I'm now being told needs to be replaced. I have had to endure random moments of shaking and even feeling as if the car has died while driving on the freeway. There have been no indicator lights regarding any issues with the car the car is less than 5yrs old and is a little over 100k miles I have been having transmission issues now for about almost a year.

Filed Nov 13, 2018 · Transmission · 76,000 miles · TN

The CVT transmission is stuttering between gears, has hesitation, vibrations, and does not shift properly. I took the vehicle to a nissan dealer on 11/15/2017 with 76k miles and they told me I needed to change the transmission fluid. I had them change the fluid and the transmission was worse. The problem got a little better, but never went away. It never generated a code for a specific problem, but the service advisor said there is a problem with the transmission thinking it is in overdrive and not reacting properly. It is now a year later and another 30k miles and the transmission is still stuttering with vibrations at every speed and even on cruise control.