How many steering complaints does the 2014 Nissan Altima have?

NHTSA lists 58 steering complaints for the 2014 Altima, which is about 5% of the 1,114 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Altima steering issue?

No related recall is listed in this data for the steering complaints on the 2014 Altima.

What steering problems do 2014 Altima owners report most?

Owners describe the steering wheel seizing or locking up, feeling loose and causing wandering, and in some cases becoming stiff or hard to turn. Rear lower link corrosion is also reported as a cause of steering loss.

At what mileage do steering problems occur on the 2014 Altima?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2014 Altima is 16,304 miles.

Did the steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this steering complaint area shows 3 crashes and 8 injuries, with no fires reported.

2014 Nissan Altima Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 58 steering complaints for the 2014 Nissan Altima, about 5% of its 1,114 total complaints. Owners report electrical steering seizures, loose or wandering steering, and rear lower link corrosion. No related recall is listed for this issue, and the median mileage at failure is 16,304.

Steering complaints: 58; 5% of 1,114
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 8
Median mileage: 16,304 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel suddenly seizes or locks up at moderate speed, making the car hard to keep in its lane.
Steering wheel feels loose or has excess play, causing the car to wander side to side, especially in road grooves.
Rear lower link corrodes through, leading to loss of rear steering control; some owners note a related service campaign for 2013-2014 Altima sedans that they say Nissan applied only to 2013 models.
Steering wheel vibrates or becomes uncontrollable, in one case reportedly rotating a full 360 degrees while driving.
Steering wheel becomes stiff and hard to turn, particularly noticeable when backing out or slowing to stop.
Control arm separates from the sub-frame, producing a popping sound and loss of steering ability.

When 2014 Nissan Altima steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 26, 2014, latest Jul 7, 2025.

58 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2014 to Jul 2025; peak May 2014 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2014 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Altima model year

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

201020 (5%)
201112 (5%)
201217 (4%)
201394 (4%)
201458 (5%)
201548 (5%)
201616 (3%)
201716 (4%)
201812 (5%)
20193 (1%)
202013 (8%)
20217 (10%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (3%)
20245 (12%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2014 Nissan Altima have?: NHTSA lists 58 steering complaints for the 2014 Altima, which is about 5% of the 1,114 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Altima steering issue?: No related recall is listed in this data for the steering complaints on the 2014 Altima.
What steering problems do 2014 Altima owners report most?: Owners describe the steering wheel seizing or locking up, feeling loose and causing wandering, and in some cases becoming stiff or hard to turn. Rear lower link corrosion is also reported as a cause of steering loss.
At what mileage do steering problems occur on the 2014 Altima?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2014 Altima is 16,304 miles.
Did the steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this steering complaint area shows 3 crashes and 8 injuries, with no fires reported.