2014 Nissan Altima Steering Problems
- 37
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 37 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 24 records
- stay lane · 6 records
- left right · 6 records
- power steering · 6 records
- whining noise · 4 records
- heated steering · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 26 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
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…
ODI 11306565
Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
The headlights are very bad at night i have changed out with new ones 5 times. Also the steering have to keep being corrected when driving car wants to go into other lanes i had 2 wheel alignments in still no help
ODI 11302431
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
Steering wheel vibration it's getting worse every day plus when i turn the wheel to the left it does make a grinding sound
ODI 11252726
Power Train · Steering
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…
ODI 11221046
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
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…
ODI 11174693
Steering
The steering wheel is very loose and the car is hard to keep straight. It is all over the road. If you get in a groove in the road it will about take the car and cause you to lose control. I thought i had a problem somewhere else but had everything checked and it is the steering. When others ride with me they ask if i'm ok because of the car going side to side. I avoid the highway because with speed increase it's…
ODI 11193427
Steering
While backing out of my driveway, i notice the steering wheel was stiff. I could not steer the car properly. I had to keep a tight grip on the steering wheel while exiting onto the street. I put the car in park turning the steering wheel in various directions, the stiffness in the steering wheel could be felt with each turning of the wheel. While driving and preparing to stop, the steering while would almost lock…
ODI 11115071
Steering
The passenger tie rod became disconnected at the point where the inner and outer were bolted together. Because i was stranded on the side of the road at 2:00 am saturday morning i needed to have the vehicle towed to a repair shop. The owner was surprised that i was needing replacement on a 2014. After inspecting the vehicle he found that the bolt was not secured and bolted all the way down. Both sides need…
ODI 11089605
Steering
Electro hydraulic steering has faulty software. At freeway speeds, you need to constantly adjust steering to keep vehicle centered.
ODI 11102246
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact had difficulty keeping the vehicle in the correct lane. The vehicle was taken to dave smith nissan (6901 e sprague ave, spokane, wa 99212, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that there was an electrical failure in the steering wheel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The…
ODI 11101810
Steering
At slow speeds, there is a whining noise coming from the car. Dealer said it is normal as it is a new electric steering pump and not the old belt system. The problem is continuous and has not stopped.
ODI 10959693
Steering
The car steering wheel pump makes a whining noise which can be heard loud and clear. The noise is so irritating that it can out anyone have a vertigo. Yet two nissan dealerships say this is normal, and refuse to accept it. Some altimas have the noise asnd some do not. I strongly believe that nissan (the company) and nissan dealerships are colluding and don't want to make this expensive recall. This will may lead to…
ODI 10956240
Steering
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…
ODI 10896190
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 10839210
Steering
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…
ODI 10808227
Air Bags · Body · Steering · Wheel Bearing
Takata recall- my 18 year old daughter was in a severe car wreck with side impact and rollover x 3. She had an injury to the left side of her face where the side impact airbags nor the curtain airbags came out . I have been working with nissan consumers affairs since aug 9, 2015 with a [xxx] but so far the issue is still in process . My daughter had a ct scan because of the swelling of her left face and the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10807102
Steering
Started noticing this problem in the first week of purchase. Car needs to be constantly corrected to stay inside the lane even when driving straight, and the steering becomes to taut when i try to correct it, like its being pulled away from dead-centre. I almost ran into cars in the other lane, was honked at multiple times.. Now i am extremely careful and drive with both hands on the steering constantly adjusting to…
ODI 10743759
Steering
Driving at speeds higher than 50mph constant steer corrections need to be done in order to keep the car safely between lanes. The car moves left and right and cannot keep a straight line without constantly needing to correct the steering. This is on calm weather today 3/10/2015, outside temperature 49 degrees, wind speed 2 mph for woodburn, or area according to weather.com. Even if there is no wind, the car feels…
ODI 10693303
Steering
Heated steering wheel is a joke. Hardly does a thing. I have more luck rubbing my hands together. *tr
ODI 10654493
Steering
Noticed that when holding the steering wheel at the 9:00 and 3:00 position and pulling straight up there was .25" of up and down play in the steering column. The dealer replaced the steering column under warranty on 11/04/2014. Part # 48810-3ta1b, column steering-tilt. *tr
ODI 10653627
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The steering of the car is erratic. At times it's fine and other times the car skates all over the place. Causing a dangerous situation with having to constantly over steer. I feel like if there was a cop behind me i would be pulled over and checked for dui. *tr
ODI 10654491
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 10705743
Steering
Over 65mph the car became unstable and constant steering inputs were needed to stay in my lane. Car didn't track very well thru corners and was very tiring to drive. *tr
ODI 10616131
Steering
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…
ODI 10631322
Air Conditioner · Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased a brand new 2014 nissan altima sv from baker nissan north in houston, texas (19630 northwest fwy, houston, tx 77065 [redacted]). My transmission has failed twice (replaced the first time and now having to be replaced again) and i have been getting the run around from the dealership. This issue should not be occurring with a brand new vehicle. Then to top it off i have been a loyal customer and have…
ODI 10759327