How common are transmission problems in the 2014 Nissan Altima?

NHTSA lists 209 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Altima, which is 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Altima transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2014 Altima.

At what mileage do 2014 Altima transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 70,000 miles.

What do owners say happens when the transmission fails?

Owners describe hesitation on acceleration, shuddering or jerking at speed, and in some cases the vehicle stalling or losing power while driving.

2014 Nissan Altima Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 209 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Nissan Altima, 19% of all complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 70,000. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 209; 19% of 1,114
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 70,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report hesitation or delayed acceleration when pulling away from a stop, sometimes followed by a sudden jump forward.
Several describe the transmission shuddering, jerking, or shaking at highway speed before the vehicle loses power.
Some report the vehicle stalling or shutting off completely while driving, including in the middle of traffic.
Owners describe the transmission failing outright and needing replacement, often diagnosed only after dealer inspection.
A few note the failures happened intermittently and could not be duplicated by independent mechanics.

When 2014 Nissan Altima transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 25, 2013, latest Apr 8, 2026.

209 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q3 to 2026 Q2; peak 2019 Q3 (16).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Altima model year

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

201073 (19%)
201168 (28%)
2012149 (35%)
2013505 (22%)
2014209 (19%)
2015161 (17%)
2016235 (42%)
2017133 (34%)
201823 (10%)
20199 (4%)
202017 (11%)
20213 (4%)
20224 (13%)
20231 (3%)
20244 (10%)
20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2014 Nissan Altima?: NHTSA lists 209 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Altima, which is 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Altima transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2014 Altima.
At what mileage do 2014 Altima transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 70,000 miles.
What do owners say happens when the transmission fails?: Owners describe hesitation on acceleration, shuddering or jerking at speed, and in some cases the vehicle stalling or losing power while driving.