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2014 Nissan Altima Interior & seats Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the interior system, filed with NHTSA

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Interior & seats reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
45
Latest Aug 14, 2025
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
4%
of 1,113 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
1
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

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Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2014 Nissan Altima submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 45 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming interior

The 25 most recent of 45, in the owner's own words

AirbagsInterior & seats
Filed Aug 14, 2025

Supplemental Airbag Warning Light solid red, does not go off. Occurred after oil change done at dealership 1/13/2025. Dealer found code B0020, recommended part 87650-3TD6G, seat back replacement, parts and labor for repairs $2,950.

NHTSA ID
11680685
Incident
Aug 13, 2025
Interior & seats
Filed Dec 11, 2024
Fire reported

Drivers side seat heater switch caught fire and burned winter jacket sleeve. Fire was extinguished before car was lost.

NHTSA ID
11630176
Incident
Dec 11, 2024
Interior & seats
Filed May 22, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the hood unlatched, rose, and cracked the windshield. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

NHTSA ID
11590183
Incident
May 21, 2024
Mileage
139,000 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Mar 27, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the recall repair was not completed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the hood opened by wind flow. The contact stated that the hood latches and the frame under the windshield had been crimped and bent by the hood. The contact stated that the dealer had not diagnosed the vehicle and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 193,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID
11579670
Incident
Feb 5, 2024
Mileage
193,000 mi
Interior & seatsSeat belts
Filed Apr 13, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the front driver's and passenger's side doors intermittently failed to open as needed. Additionally, the front driver's and passenger's side seat belt sensors failed to chime when the seat belts were not securely fastened. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

NHTSA ID
11516927
Incident
Jan 1, 2023
Mileage
70,000 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Sep 14, 2022

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the hood failed to securely latch closed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the VIN was not covered under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed contact about the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

NHTSA ID
11484378
Incident
Jun 1, 2019
Mileage
70,000 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Apr 12, 2022

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the hood of the vehicle suddenly unlatched, causing significant damages to the hood and roof of the vehicle and shattering the front windshield. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

NHTSA ID
11460494
Incident
Apr 9, 2022
Mileage
150,000 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Mar 3, 2022

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the hood inadvertently flew open while driving. The inadvertent opening caused damage to the hood. The contact pulled off the highway and securely latched the hood. The contact then drove the vehicle safely to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

NHTSA ID
11455043
Incident
Mar 3, 2022
Mileage
48,000 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Jan 20, 2022

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the hood inadvertently opened and hit and cracked the windshield on the passenger’s side. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and closed the hood. There were no injuries sustained. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the hood was bent and would no longer open as needed. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

NHTSA ID
11448262
Incident
Jan 20, 2022
Mileage
88,000 mi
AirbagsInterior & seats
Filed Oct 5, 2021

The contact owns a 2014 NISSAN Altima. The contact stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and stated that the airbag harness under the driver’s seat had malfunctioned. The airbag and seat had not been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

NHTSA ID
11435593
Incident
Oct 5, 2019
Mileage
41,000 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Oct 4, 2021

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the primary hood latch inadvertently released, causing the windshield to crack, and denting the hood and fenders. The check engine and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened, but the contact had not heard from the manufacturer since. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) which was associated with the VIN. However, the contact never received notification of the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 203,000.

NHTSA ID
11435458
Incident
Sep 17, 2021
Mileage
203,000 mi
AirbagsInterior & seats
Filed Jun 28, 2021

The airbag light is always on. When the car is taken to a dealer for inspection, they said that the sensor under the seat is not working properly. We worry that the airbag may not deploy during an accident because the seat cannot sense the people sitting on it. It is definitely dangerous The problem has been identified by a Nissan dealer. The vehicle was inspected by the manufacturer. The airbag light stays on, even after the dealer clearing the code. It seems a lot of Nissan Altima have a similar problem.

NHTSA ID
11422648
Incident
Jun 1, 2019
Interior & seats
Filed Oct 27, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V315000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. BENSON NISSAN (1100 N PINE ST, SPARTANBURG, SC 29303) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
11366718
Incident
Jul 1, 2020
Interior & seats
Filed Oct 22, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V315000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CONTACTED DAYTONA NISSAN (950 N TOMOKA FARMS RD, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32124, (386) 478-4019) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT CONSUMER SOLD THE VEHICLE.*JB

NHTSA ID
11365771
Incident
May 31, 2020
Interior & seats
Filed Oct 2, 2020

THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS LOOSE. 2 SCREWS CAME OUT AND YOU CAN ROCK THE SEAT BACK AND FORTH. BUT STILL ATTACHED.

NHTSA ID
11362487
Incident
Jan 20, 2020
Mileage
100,000 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Aug 24, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR LATCHES BECAME DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO FRED ANDERSON NISSAN OF RALEIGH (9225 GLENWOOD AVE, RALEIGH, NC 27617) TWICE TO HAVE BOTH DOOR LATCHES REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE DOOR LATCHES HOWEVER, A RECALL WAS NOT PLACED ON THE VEHICLE FOR THE DOOR LATCHES. A MECHANIC EXPLAINED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE TWO CLIPS INSIDE THE DOOR LOOSENED OVER TIME WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR LATCHES TO BECOME DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.*DT*JB

NHTSA ID
11351011
Incident
Apr 1, 2019
Mileage
60,000 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Aug 5, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V315000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
11343404
Incident
Aug 5, 2020
Interior & seats
Filed Jul 29, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE HOOD INDEPENDENTLY UNLATCHED AND OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND CLOSED THE HOOD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V315000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID
11342053
Incident
Feb 1, 2020
Interior & seats
Filed Jul 28, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V315000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF *AS

NHTSA ID
11341926
Incident
Jul 27, 2020
EngineInterior & seats
Filed Jul 28, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V315000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. NISSAN OF ST. AUGUSTINE (2755 US-1, ST. AUGUSTINE, FL 32086) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION PRESSURE SENSOR SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CLEARED THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND INFORMED HER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO NISSAN OF ST. AUGUSTINE (2755 US-1, ST. AUGUSTINE, FL 32086) AND SHE WAS INFORMED THAT SINCE THE CHECK ENGINE WAS NOT ILLUMINATED, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM ANY REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LEFT THE VEHICLE IN THE POSSESSION OF THE DEALER FOR A FEW DAYS HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE CONTACT AND INFORMED HER TO RETURN THE VEHICLE ONCE THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REAPPEARED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
11341862
Incident
Jul 21, 2020
Mileage
28,000 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Jul 27, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE HOOD UNLATCHED INDEPENDENTLY AND FLEW OPEN. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND CLOSED THE HOOD. THREE WEEKS LATER THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V315000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.*DT*JB

NHTSA ID
11341665
Incident
Jul 6, 2020
ElectricalInterior & seats
Filed Dec 4, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER DOOR LOCKS OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY BY UNLOCKING AND LOCKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL OR DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. AFTER THE FAILURE, THE DOOR OPENING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.

NHTSA ID
11286916
Incident
Nov 1, 2019
Mileage
100,000 mi
AirbagsInterior & seats
Filed Aug 21, 2019

AIRBAG LIGHT FOR PASSAGES SEAT BELT IS ON. I HAD ONE OF THEM REPAIRED BEFORE. WHAT DO I DO NOW?

NHTSA ID
11245582
Incident
Jul 2, 2019
Interior & seats
Filed Jun 11, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE HOOD UNLATCHED AND STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD, CAUSING THE GLASS TO CRACK. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE WAS DENTED INWARD. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT TIED THE HOOD DOWN AND DROVE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. UPON RESEARCH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V029000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.

NHTSA ID
11219257
Incident
Jun 7, 2019
Mileage
55,000 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Jul 20, 2018

HOOD LATCH DEFECT, LATCH RELEASED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY,HOOD FLEW OPEN AND HIT WINDSHIELD

NHTSA ID
11112781
Incident
Jan 29, 2018
Mileage
33,000 mi

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