2014 Nissan Altima Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 97 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Nissan Altima, 9% of all 1,114 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 55,000 miles. Three related recalls cover hood latch problems, and the area has also seen 9 crashes and 1 fire reported.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 97
- 9% of 1,114
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Median mileage
- 55,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Hood latches reportedly fail to hold the hood closed, allowing it to fly open while driving at highway speed.
- Front door latches on both the driver and passenger side were reported as defective and needed replacement, sometimes more than once.
- The engine undercover has reportedly fractured while driving around 55 mph, exposing the underside of the vehicle to damage.
- Owners report seat heater switches catching fire in some cases, damaging nearby fabric before the fire was put out.
- Some owners who scheduled hood latch recall repairs reported delays getting parts or follow-up from dealers.
When 2014 Nissan Altima body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 12, 2014, latest Aug 14, 2025.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Nissan Altima
- NHTSA 20V315000May 28, 2020Structure & Body1,831,818 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
Risk: Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an OwnerÂs Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.
- NHTSA 16V029000Jan 22, 2016Structure & Body846,000 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Risk: If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: These vehicles were previously included in recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116, however the previous remedy plan may not have been performed consistently to remove the safety risk. To correct this issue, Nissan will re-notify all affected owners and dealers will replace the hood latch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116.
- NHTSA 15V116000Feb 27, 2015Structure & Body625,400 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Risk: If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will be instructed to modify the bend angle of the hood actuation lever to eliminate potential interference with the hood inner panel. In addition, dealers will clean and lubricate the latch joint as needed. If significant corrosion is observed, the latch assembly will be replaced. This repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-565.
Structure & Body complaints by Altima model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2014 Nissan Altima have?
- NHTSA lists 97 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Altima, which is 9% of the 1,114 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Altima hood latch?
- Yes. Three recalls (15V116000, 16V029000, and 20V315000) address the secondary hood latch binding or an insufficient release spring on 2013-2018 Altima models including 2014.
- At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 55,000 miles.
- Have Structure & Body issues on the 2014 Altima led to crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 9 crashes, 9 injuries, and 1 fire linked to Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Altima.