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2014 Nissan Altima Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 100 engine complaints for the 2014 Nissan Altima, 9% of its 1,114 total complaints for the year. Owners reported engine fires, stalling, and smoke from the engine compartment, with a median failure mileage of 60,444 miles. No related recall is listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
100
9% of 1,114
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
60,444 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine catches fire while driving, sometimes preceded by a burning odor or smoke from under the hood.
  • Vehicle fails to accelerate properly at low speed, then requires the engine to be shut off and restarted.
  • Oil leaking near the oil filler area was reported to have ignited, causing an engine fire without warning lights or shutoff.
  • Engine shuts off unexpectedly while stopped at a traffic light, with brakes becoming unresponsive and power restored only in park or neutral.
  • Smoke appears from the engine compartment shortly after starting the vehicle, followed by visible flames from under the hood.

When 2014 Nissan Altima engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 7, 2014, latest Apr 24, 2026.

2014 Nissan Altima engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter52014 Q22015 Q42017 Q22018 Q42020 Q22021 Q42023 Q22026 Q2
100 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2015 Q3 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201070 (18%)
  2. 201147 (20%)
  3. 2012105 (25%)
  4. 2013206 (9%)
  5. 2014100 (9%)
  6. 201595 (10%)
  7. 2016127 (23%)
  8. 201773 (19%)
  9. 201823 (10%)
  10. 201964 (28%)
  11. 202043 (27%)
  12. 20217 (10%)
  13. 20227 (23%)
  14. 20237 (24%)
  15. 20245 (12%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2014 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA lists 100 engine complaints for the 2014 Altima, making up 9% of the 1,114 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Altima engine?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2014 Altima.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2014 Altima?
The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2014 Altima is 60,444 miles.
Did the 2014 Nissan Altima engine complaints involve fires or crashes?
NHTSA data tied to this engine problem area includes 4 fires, 6 crashes, and 7 injuries.
Is engine trouble worse on the 2014 Altima than other years?
The 2014 Altima's engine complaints made up 9% of its total complaints, lower than the 25% share seen in 2012 and the 23% share in 2016 among Altima model years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.