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1N4AL3AP8EC••••••2014 Nissan ALTIMA
This build draws 4.0× more complaints than the average 2014 Nissan ALTIMA build (79 vs 20).
79on this build
1045on the model
53builds in total
4involved a crash
7injuries
Most reportedExterior Lighting 26Air Bags 15Power Train 14Suspension 10
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJun 2021
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH and coming to a stop, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries that she did not want to disclose and required medical…
Service BrakescrashDec 2017
The contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. While driving 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the brakes failed to engage. As a result, the contact was involved in a front end collision. The contact sustained a concussion that required medical attention. A police report was…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashOct 2016
Starts car in parking lot and drives to the parking attendant booth without issue puts car in park to pay while trying to pay, hears loud 'grinding' sound. Asks attendant if he hears the sound. Attendant says 'yes" asks attendant if she's possibly on the curb or stuck on…
Exterior LightingJun 2026
-Upon research, it appears my Nissan has an issue with the headlight lamps that have caused the low beams to diminish over time. This is a recorded defect (class action lawsuit [XXX], et al. V. Nissan North America, Inc.) of Nissan Altimas years 2013-2018. -There is a Nissan…
SuspensionJul 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the rear end of the vehicle suddenly became unstable. While inspecting the vehicle it was discovered that the rear driver's side wheel was slanted inward. The vehicle was slowly…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1N4AL3AP8EC193633 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.