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I love this car
renee33, 02/11/2014
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
46 of 47 people found this review helpful
I have owned many cars in the past including last a 2010 Acura TL. After renting a Nissan Altima and driving it round trip over 1200 miles for a trip I was sold and got rid of my Acura and brought the 2014 Nissan Altima S with the Sport Value Package. I absolutely love the gas mileage I get from it I easily go all highway driving over 600 miles before needing gas and the features are great for me not too many not too few features. I think it has a great ride and looks impressive. I get lots of comments on it and so far after purchasing it in mid September I have only had oil changes necessary and anticipate no problems in the future.
Great car, if it only ran
Susan Marshall, 01/04/2016
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
26 of 26 people found this review helpful
From jerking violently while shifting/CVT to shuddering until it shuts off while idling at stop lights, turning, behind school busses, etc., shutting off each time the car is placed in reverse or drive to completely disengaging while driving down the road/highway leading to coasting while the gas pedal and engine stop "talking" to each other, my car has progressively become a death trap. This 2014 Altima appears to completely flummox the dealership's service folks. They can't seem to fix it. Corporate refuses to pay for or replace whatever is broken. Oh, to top it off, the same Nissan dealership said it is only worth $9k for trade in. Despite being very happy with the car for the first 18-months, this 4-time Nissan buyer is desperately searching for faith that this car's current issues are a fluke, can be fixed, and the car I worked so hard to buy will return to being the reliable, comfortable, and economic car I loved.
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CVT transmission FAILURE
Joseph Wills, 11/18/2017
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
The transmission won't last if you want to speed 4500$ for a new CVT transmission then waste your money and buy this car. I do all highway little shifting over it's life and the transmission failed. This the 1st and last Nissan I'll ever buy. Nissan has a bad history of this and it's catching up to them. Don't waste your money they won't help or care.
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The Best Car I have ever owned
akinchen, 12/06/2013
2014 Nissan Altima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
This is a fantastic car , I opted to get the 3.5 SV mainly due to the performance . It is extremely fast for a sedan and extremely fuel Efficient . Slow down the RPM to about 68 on HWY and I consistently get 36 MPG, Brim to Brim fill up , Go about 75 and it will go down to the original specs which is 31 MPG. I use only synthetic oil in all my cars . For Texas hwy it is a fantastic car , quiet and Luxury. I also have Lexus and it is to me a bit better than my 4 year old Lexus which I paid a lot more for. Nissan CVT is considered the best of all Car makers . I prefer Cloth interior , not a big fan of leather . The car is Super quiet and is the best car I have ever owned , beat all
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Altima lover, 08/22/2015
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
33 of 37 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2014 Altima in September, 2013. I heard of all of the horror stories about the 2013 models so I decided to wait. AM I GLAD I DID! This car is amazing and has never let me down. In 2 years and 30.000 miles later, it has taken me to and from work and school, Orlando on multiple occasions (I live in Miami), Georgia, key west, and up to to Illinois. This car excels in long distance trips. The highest I have for a full tank of gas was 615 miles, that's amazing! The ride is always smooth and you can't go wrong with the blue tooth streaming. It can be a little sluggish(especially the 2.4L engine) but put the car into sport mode and it has a little more pick up. (You're not driving a sport car so don't expect it to take off quickly.) It is a great family car and once you fold the seats down, you can stuff that car full with stuff. (It has helped me and my friends move) I do receive complements on my car all time, especially with it being red. Also you have to love the remote start on those hot summer days. It cools the car right off by the time I get in it. This car is very safe! I have had a number of occasions where people cut right in Front of me and the car will come to a complete stop very fast. (Going under 40 mph of course) Earlier in the year I was involved in a 4 car pile up. My car was number 3 of 4. I have to say I got rear ended fairly hard, and I had the break pedal to the floor but still ended up tapping the car in front of me. When the car that rear ended me backed up, there were only a few minor starches on it! The only problem I did have was the passenger airbag sensor did not work until I took it in to get it repaired. Now no car is perfect so here are some down falls to this car. If you are only driving city, like I do, the gas mileage is terrible. Currently I'm averaging 18 mpg. But usually I average 22 mpg in the city. If you barely go anywhere, you can go a full 2 weeks and then some before you have to fill up the car. But if you add a little more driving than usual, a week and a half , maybe. (City only driving) The beige material is cheap and gets dirty all the time. (I clean my car every two weeks and find that I have to do a little extra scrubbing to keep it clean.) My back up camera loves to act up on me. When the car is in reverse, it will start flicker. (As if a cable is loose) I have taken the car into the dealership 4 times and they have replaced both the camera and the radio unit, and it still chooses to act up. However It only does it on occasion now. The steering wheel makes a loud whining noise when you drive at slow speeds. You can only hear it when the music is turned off or if someone is driving my car I can hear it from the outside as well. Also you have to get use to a cvt, it can get loud when you are merging onto the highway. Overall I really like this car and plan on keeping it for years to come. I take it into service when it needs it and I take care of my car. Other than a few imperfections, this is a great car. It's roomy enough so you don't feel squished, the styling is beautiful inside and out, the gas mileage is amazing on road trips, and it hase served me well over two years. This is a car to consider if you are in the market for a sedan.
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2014 Pearl white Altima
nicecarz, 09/02/2014
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Love this car. Smooth, quiet and a good quality car for the money. Traded in a 2014 Honda CRV for a 2014 Altima SV. Getting better gas mileage and a smoother ride. Have noticed that noise when accelerating that everyone is talking about. It does not bother me though after all I am coming out of a noisy SUV.
Transmission, tech pkg
Tiffany, 11/18/2015
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4 cy on 8/4/2014. In November I experienced power outage/ shortage in tech system the radio, navigation, LED screen all went out. Everything there is a change in climate or when it gets cold I have these issues, sometimes lasting for hours. I then noticed my car riding ruff as if it wasn't shifting gears properly. Took it to the dealer and the bearings I. The transmission went out had to get a new transmission in May 2015. The dealer replaced free of charge and provided a rental. Now in November I am again experiencing a ruff ride, car smells like gas and a strong smell of burning something has come a loose from the front and side underneath the car. My tech package, LED screen and Navigation has went out again! The side blind spot indicators flash even when there's not a car on the side and in the rain the do not work properly! The interior is not durable at all! Leather is starting to peel. The car does not ride smooth anymore.
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Mixed Feelings
diesengine, 10/19/2014
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
Sport Package Pros:37.3 mpg in 90/10 city/hwy driving (light foot), design, comfortable zero gravity seats, and lots of interior space. Cons: Starting with the 2013 redesign, Altimas moved over from the hydraulic steering system to electric which does not have the same "organic feel". The car wanders left to right and right to left requiring constant correction of the steering wheel on speeds above 65 mph which is major safety issue. Took it twice to dealer and they could not find the problem. Nissan markets the car as sporty, yet having owned a Maxima and 350z, the only thing sporty about the car is the exterior design. Has no steering feedback whatsoever. Will try Mazda next time.
Transmission failure
Walt, 09/29/2015
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
After 2 years 46,000 miles my nissan altima 2014 transmission failed. Dealer will replace the transmission but still feel uncomfortable with the transmission.
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..."Surprisingly sporty"...
..."Boomer"..., 10/15/2015
updated 10/15/2016
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
I don't know what other shoppers should know about this car,it gets down to their personal needs and choices. For my-self I've had this Altima for three months now and am very pleased with it. I bought it used at 15 months of useage from a national car rental agency and saved $2700 compared to the going market price.On top of the balance of factory warranty the rental agency had their own 12month or 12 thousand mile warranty and a policy of replacing brakes and tires with more than 30% wear,so I got new tires and brakes for the price.I had concerns coming from a Maxima and a 6 cylinder engine but my fears were put to rest after finding out how fast the 4 cylinder engine can be.The front seats are very comfortable from the moment you sit on them and you can drive a long distance and arrive feeling as comfortable as when you started.Back seat leg room is excellent and the seats are as comfortable too.The handling is better than I expected with little lean during corners and the average lumps and bumps on urban roads rarely intrude into the cabin.The steering was a real pleasant surprise with a nice feel on the road and nicely weighted without being too soft or over assisted.The cvt does take some getting used to.Under normal loads it acts like a traditional automatic in its sound and feel;but under a heavy foot the engine races ahead and the rest of the car plays catch up.Hit the power button and the cvt drops out of its normal over drive mode and the car becomes surprisingly fast in acceleration.For my-self the only negative is the 'goose neck' trunk hinges.They're too intrusive and have the potential of being luggage crushers.The trunk is spacious but would benefit from the newer type hinges that are shaped like an X and don't go inside the trunk.My favourite feature is the fuel economy:..I'm averaging 33 miles per gallon tooling around town so am waiting to see how good the highway economy is.If the Altima is like other Japanese cars I've owned it will prove reliable with a cost effective ownership and again I'm tickled pink with the fuel economy...I'm now at 15 months of ownership and over still pleased with my choice of vehicle.Four months ago the trans mission started acting rough which meant a visit to the dealership.End result was a new replacement transmission with the latest factory computer codes.The car had been an ex-rental vehicle and given the many different driving styles(or lack of) the transmission failed.To my good fortune I was covered by the balance of the original factory warranty and didn't have to pay a penny.Since then all has been well and I've adapted to how a cvt works and really appreciate its efficiency and the excellent fuel economy it provides.The largest out of pocket expense has been a purchase of a wax and polish kit which I had applied by a local detail shop.I have never seen a car with such a lustrous shine and if the claim of the company holds true I can look forward to five years of no elbow grease from myself in keeping the shine.So far it has come through different types of weather and not a blemish anywhere.My only regret with the Altima is had I waited a few months I could have had one with the rear view back-up camera and screen.Like the looks,stylish with out being extreme, the engineering content,the driving comfort and dynamics,and as said before,the fuel economy.These are very good cars...
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''ultimate altima''
Mario, 08/10/2016
updated 03/03/2025
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
don't believe ;consumer's reports bad ratings on this car,as they are bias on nissans, i've been driving for 50 years and had over 16 cars and by far this is the best car that i've ever driven. took a 1000 mile trip west and never got back pain or any discomfort on these ''nasa'' inspired seats...the car still has no rattles and is very quite due to extra sound insulation that was added for model year 2014... as of 2-22-23 car, besides reg. maintanance i had a right front wheel bearing replaced and a LF wheel speed sensor replaced..car is good on gas, getting 38 MPG highway,giving you range of over 600 miles on a 18 gal. tank, with a CVT transmission it is important to change trainy fluid every 30000-35000 miles..best comfortable and roomy seats of any car i ever had...
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Perfect Family Sedan/Comuter
nissanowner7, 03/11/2014
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased the 2014 Altima 2.5 SV. After test driving the 4 cylinder models of the Camry, Accord, Mazda 6, and Hyundai Sonata, I felt very please with what the new Altima delivered. I am averaging about 31 MGP - Highway and City combined! The materials inside have a nice look, comparable and maybe even nicer than both the Accord and Camry models. I paid 20,500 for my car after a 5K discount from the dealer. The ride is very quite, smooth, and comfortable. I really don't find the CVT transmission noisy as some people say it is, but the shifting makes the ride even more comfortable. Now even the 2014 Accord offers the CVT transmission because it provides a better ride.
Love my Altima
David W St. Louis, 02/22/2015
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
My husband was so impressed when he drove an Altima for the first time drove from New York to Maine that he suggested that I test drive one when I was ready to trade in my 2008 Honda CRV. I feel in love with it from the moment I drove it.
First one a lemon
5194556927, 01/20/2015
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Purchased new 2014. Problem with drain hose in roof missing. Interior full of water. Problems with electrical. In for repair to many times to count. Put in complaint to Nissan and no help. It was the dealer that eventually put me into a brand new 2015 because car could not be repaired.I fought with Nissan for over a year with little results. They did offer me an extended warranty which I refused. The repair was well over $10,000.00 so they would have been better off to have exchanged the car long ago. Nissan will not admit to any faults. They will try to repair your car until warranty runs out and you are on your own. Lets hope the 2015 is not a lemon.
Superb Vehicle: Best on the market for the price.
Rosalind Arthur, 09/26/2016
updated 04/01/2020
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
You will get your money's worth. It has the best value of any car on the market in terms of price, features, reliability, comfort, etc. I vote it #1 in all categories.
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My first brand new car in 21 years is 11 years old
jadziasman, 03/08/2014
updated 05/02/2025
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Driver's side coil spring broke at the bottom due to corrosion after protective coating wore off at 151K miles April 2025. Discovered this after hearing a rattling noise that I thought was located inside the car. DIY replacement of both Macpherson struts for $170. Otherwise, no issues since my last update. Alti is 10 years old this month. New issues are P0456 very small emission leak and crack in the rear lower control arm driver's side. Took it to Nissan dealership. Both rear LCAs replaced for free July 2023 via the extended warranty of 10 years, unlimited miles. Otherwise, nothing new to report - 136K miles and going strong. Built in Canton MS in August 2013. 126K miles. Front brakes at 122K miles. Aftermarket headlight assemblies at 122K miles (OEM lights too dim and still waiting for free OEM replacements from Nissan after 7 months). Driver's side front wheel bearing replaced at 121K miles. New spark plugs at 104K miles. Repaired harness connector on the AC refrigerant pressure sensor at 101K miles. New 12 V battery at 100K miles. Rear brakes at 99K miles. Regular maintenance otherwise. All of this done by myself. No issues with the engine or CVT transmission (yet). Hope to get to 200K miles before I need to replace it. Overall very satisfied with it Five years and 60K miles. Still no minor or major repairs needed. Same issues as before - no better or worse. Passed the 5 year/60K powertrain warranty a few days ago. The transmission continues to function as flawlessly as it always has since it was new. Hoping for many more years of reliability (fingers and toes crossed). Brakes are still good. Three years in. No complaints except for the wonky manual climate control which I've just decided to tolerate as is. Just had two recalls completed. Car has 27K miles now. Two and a half years and still no issues. The manual climate control does not appear to be functioning correctly so I might go to a dealership to have it looked at before my 3 year 36,000 mile warranty expires. Car has 22K miles now. Two years in and no issues that require warranty repair. Car has 15K miles now. Steering has improved greatly since the tires have worn in. Tracks straight now and doesn't require the nearly constant minute corrections that were needed when it was new. Have not been happy with the defroster this past winter. Takes too long to clear the windshield even at max heat max fan speed. Take this into consideration if you live in the Great White North. Also have noticed that the CVT is pretty noisy when temps are below freezing even after the engine reaches operating temperature. Hope this doesn't get worse over time. Otherwise I'm satisfied with it and hope that it lasts at least 15 years and 250K miles. I decided to buy the 2.5S because it was by far the best value for the money I bought it during the Presidents Day sale $5000 off MSRP Driven for 600 miles in three weeks Found nothing wrong it (so far) A CVT is louder than a traditional geared transaxle - just the way it is The electric pump for the power steering will make noise I can accept each of these issues because I own a 2005 Prius which has a CVT and more than one electric pump The Altima is a great value Very little road noise enters the cabin - except for the engine's roar Good initial build quality Nice styling inside and out Solid feel Generally comfortable ride
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Went from Sonata to Altima
topcontender, 05/19/2014
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
Admittedly, I'm kind of a "car nut". I traded my 2011 Sonata Limited after 4 years, it's a good car with lots of features but the ride was a little hard on bumpy roads. So I bought the 2014 Altima SL (4 cyc). Very Nice looking car with a well thought out interior, spacious and super comfortable. The ride is smooth and quiet and takes bumpy surfaces really well (as well as my wife's Lexus 350). The car handles well and does get impressive gas milage. The 4 cyc is peppy and provides all the power a driver really needs. This is a beautiful car.
Rental Car rides again
Joshua, 12/23/2015
updated 06/24/2016
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Update: the mpg has remained constant, the seats show the slightest signs of wear, the transmission needed to be replaced at 71k (thank God for the extended warranty I purchased), still believe I got a great value. I purchased this car with the intention of using it to drive for uber/lyft. I bought it from hertz car sales since their deals are about $5-$6k less than similar models I found nearby (and I searched for weeks). I figured that since I was going to put a million miles on it, having relatively high miles (50k) wasn't really an issue. The cvt transmission does take some getting used to, but since it is a main factor in my incredible gas mileage, it's still worth it. The Bluetooth works great, even skipping songs in Pandora. Phone connectivity works like a charm. The most comfortable front seats I've ever sat in and I've had numerous large luxury sedans (bmw 7's, lexus LS'S, ETC). My two complaints are the quality of paint (super thin) and the interior, while being nicely designed, is ultra low quality materials (styrofoam rear deck, really?) and the armrest feels like it's going to break off any day now. I haven't had any issues at all, at 6000 miles into ownership and 56k on the car.
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jmaske@hotmail.com, 07/21/2015
updated 07/21/2016
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for about a year, so far I've been fairly happy. The transmission can be a bit sluggish at a dead stop, other than that, it performs well and I average 30mpg when driving for fun. I can hit 40+ mpg on the highway if driving conservatively. When on the highway, there's plenty of power to maneuver as needed. I installed a cold air intake which helped remove the cvt delay and gained some mpg and Hp in the process. I'd highly recommend doing the same. I'm very happy with my Altima.
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transmission,heat
bill shattuck, 01/02/2018
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
i don,t care for the transmission, it vibrates,some times have to push gas almost to floor to get power. rear brakes wear out to quick,i like the car but don,t know if i would buy another one
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2014 Altima S
Import Jockey, 08/17/2016
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is our 2nd Nissan. Our 1st was a CPO Maxima several years ago when CPO program had just started being offered. We traded our 2009 Accord EX sedan for the 2014 Altima S. I never buy a car in its 1st year of a body style change as it takes a year to get any bugs out, and I prefer to let someone else eat the 1st year or 2 of depreciation. Our new to us, CPO Altima S with 12K mi is a great sedan. I would have preferred the SV with the convenience pkg & mnrf. This is the most comfortable car we have ever owned and the fuel economy is incredible. We just returned from a 1200 mi round trip & we averaged 39 MPG Hwy, that is better than our daughters 2014 Honda Civic EXL sedan, and the Altima is twice as big. My only disappointment is the paint quality(thickness), we too have found rust around chrome strip on trunk just above licence plate. I noticed other reviewer's with same issue. I'm taking in to dealer to have addressed. We did purchase an extended warranty that cover's everything for 6-yrs or 100Kmi in addition to the CPO warranty. We trade sedans every 5yrs or 60Kmi. We put about 7kmi/yr on our sedans. We also have a 2013 CRV w/ AWD that has close to 25Kmi that we bought last year. If Nissan will improve its paint quality, we will be adding a Rogue in a couple years. We need to get back on track buying our vehicles after they receive their MCR(Mid Cycle Refresh). Its truly the best time to buy ! However, the auto industry is changing back to making changes to vehicles every year rather than keeping them appearing the same from the outside until the MCR. The Nissan Altima is by far the best overall mid-size sedan available when factoring in all attributes !
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Not worth the price or problems to come!
Sha29, 04/13/2016
2014 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
This car had everything I wanted and a great paint color when purchased. However, I should have done some more research before spending over $30000 for something I've had nothing but problems with since. Shortly after we purchased this, I noticed my car would start to shudder when I would go around corners or have to slow down then regain speed. It has also happened while driving down the highway at 65-70 mph. I mentioned this multiple times to my dealership when I would take it in for my oil change but they have told me every time that it is nothing and they can't seem to find a problem. I spoke with someone that use to work there and was discussing the problem I'm having and he suggested I call Nissan Consumer Affairs to see if they will do anything. He also warned me that Nissan is very bad about notifying customers when there are recalls. I contacted them and reported my issue, opened a case and awaited a response. I received a call last night from this lady that tells me she has done some research and that there is nothing wrong with my car, that is how the CVT transmission works. I asked her why it didn't do that in the beginning and she couldn't answer that. I also asked her about all the reports I have found on the same issue and her response was that it is based on the VIN and nothing showed for my car. The option she gave was to take it to another Nissan dealer to get a second opinion which means adding another 250 miles on my car and making me closer to my warranty expiring. I would not recommend another Nissan to anyone! I now have an overpriced car with a huge issue that is only worth about half of what I paid only a year ago. BUYERS BEWARE!!!!
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Good Car with some CONS. (Handling)
ibrahim_halawa, 08/20/2014
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I picked up base 2.5 altima 2014. Its a comfortable ride. I drove 5 hours straight and did not feel fatigue. However, the handling on it sucks. It is way too loose. Driving on the Highway/ Freeway with a bit of wind is a huge challenge and hard to steer. Almost got into a accident because of it. MUCH different from my 2008 model v6. I wish the handling was better, it would make it a better car. Otherwise, its fuel economy is pretty good. but Fill ups are 55-60 dollars. I also think that is a bit much. Car has good pick up, good braking and good design. When the warranty is up, I will lower it, and modify it to make it a better handling car just because I really like the way it looks.
Great Car... If it Weren’t for the Transmission
JW, 11/15/2018
2014 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
DO NOT BUY THIS CAR. As a matter of fact, stay clear of, at a minimum, all of 2013-2016 Nissan Altimas. The Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs) are garbage. The Nissan franchises, and especially Nissan Corporate in Tennessee, will do everything they can NOT to help you. They put out a horribly bad product and are obviously trying to not lose all their profits by NOT fixing them. Just Google it. Seriously. You will be bombarded with hundreds of consumer stories about cars shutting off at highway speeds; or more likely, as is my case, slow speed lurching and jerking from these cars... According to the documents I’ve read the courts seemed to have settled on the term “jutter”. You’ll also read about Nissan’s repeated unwillingness to do anything about because “[They] can’t reproduce the problem”, and class action lawsuit after class action lawsuit that they’re trying to skate on... I think the latest is Caebe v. Nissan. If you go to them at least three times for the same unresolved issue, start citing the class action suits, give them plenty of attitude, and are under warranty, they MIGHT help you. The only seemingly positive stories I’ve found are people who had their transmissions replaced, or had software updates to the Transmission Control Module per one of Nissan’s Technical Safety Bulletins (TSB) from corporate... The TSB from January 2017 basically directed franchises to only do the software update if they absolutely had to. Either way, consumers have said that neither repair has fixed the problem. One colleague of mine who worked in the industry said your best best is to raise hell and give them attitude because almost everyone works on commission and the top supervisor’s not going to want customers seeing you upset. So they’ll likely do whatever you want as long as it pacifies you long enough to get you off their property... which is what I had to do to get my recent software update. Do yourself a favor a stay away from the CVTs.
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CVT transmission FAILURE
J W, 11/05/2017
updated 05/14/2020
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new and did all of the required maintenance at the dealership. The CVT transmission failed already. The internet is full of theses posts. Jeeze my 1994 Saturn beat out a 2014 Nissan Altima. Nissan should be ashamed of themselves. The Saturn has over 300k with no major repairs and the Altimas transmission is gone already. I've had other high milage cars and have never lost a car. I always have been able to resell when I was done with them. PLEASE don't buy Nissan their CVT transmissions are no good. It seems Honda and Toyota have a good bead on the CVT's but not Nissan. It's $4000.00 to fix this. As of 2020 I submitted my info for the class action lawsuit that was won against Nissan. I am now waiting for a reimbursement per the lawyers I submitted the info to. You can look up Nissan Altima lawsuit and find the link through Google. But I am not holding my breath about getting it who knows.
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2 years and 20K miles - no major problems so far
Robert Harris, 05/05/2016
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
So sorry about all the problems I see from other owners! Mine has been really nice so far. Ride is very comfortable, especially on the highway. There is a bit of road noise from the rear that bothers me on rougher roads, but I'm very sensitive to road noise. I think most all newer sedans are geared much sportier than 20 years ago, with stiffer suspensions and lower profile/larger tires, so the Altima had equal to lower road noise than the 2014 Accord, Camry, Sonata, etc. Granted, I did not test drive a Buick : ) Anyways, the Altima is quite a cruiser and handles pretty well also. But it was a great value. I got the SV 4yl for $21,500. Hope mine holds up a bit better than some others on here
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Altima nears ultimate for my driving needs
Tyler Aberle, 12/19/2016
updated 12/28/2018
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
great car, feels solid on the road, surprising performance, very comfortable, good space and comfort for passengers, remarkable gas mileage--hit near 40 mpg on first highway trip after purchase!! only had the car a short time so cannot evaluate repair frequency or a few other "length of ownership" details; my only complaint--I do not like the range of headlight beam in rainy conditions; would definitely purchase again --and will be a standard for future car buys. --Warning: buy from a reputable dealer or carefully explored other --almost got stuck with a badly hacked repair --that looked good on the surface. at 59,000 my CVT (transmission) failed. fortunately it was fully covered under warranty. I love driving this car --but am concerned that this transmission type has some flaws...
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Traded at 39,500 miles with a transmission problem
Bob C., 09/19/2019
2014 Nissan Altima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Loved the car but.....after two years got a recall to reprogram the transmission or Nissan would not be responsible for damages! Afterwards, instead of a smooth windup, it operated with a jerky pseudo shift that made it difficult to drive smoothly. The internet revealed a systemic problem. A year after the warranty ran out it developed an intermittent shifting problem like being stuck in a low gear. No longer trusting the car, I traded it off. I had expected to own the car for much longer so this was an unanticipated financial issue. I did not buy another Nissan. Very unfortunate.
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great car, great milage
earl morris, 02/10/2018
updated 07/10/2020
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I'm 69 years old and I like this car better than any I have owned. I bought the car new and it now has 87,000 miles on it. I did have a warrantee repair on the transmission at 10K miles, great ever since...I will consider buying another Altima, great car..
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Phenomenal Value!!!
jair151, 04/20/2014
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
Don't get me wrong, I love my German engineering (Porsche, audi, VW) but Nissan has always been my favorite brand. The two main reasons is you get great technology and performance for the price. I drive 45 mi. each way for work, I just sold my 2002 VW jetta TDI which was on its last leg and bought a new 2014 Altima. I LOVE THIS CAR! I literally put the cruise control on for the whole commute and I never hear or feel the engine struggle, I also consistently get 520 miles per tank, the ride is so smooth and with 8K miles on it now I have not had one issues. The only think I plan on doing to this car is adding anti-sway bars and lowering springs to fix the family car roll feel.
It's what I was hoping for
oesterlin, 05/06/2014
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
47 of 62 people found this review helpful
I had a problem. I have a commute of 25 miles each way, none of which is on superhighway. My car was getting old, and I needed to replace it. My biggest requirement is that since I'm 6'8" I need to have a car with generous room for the driver. I went to the auto show, and most of the small cars were just too tight. Even in the mid-size class, only the Chevy Malibu, Ford Fusion, and Nissan Altima seemed to be roomy enough. After test drives, I settled on the Altima bcause it seemed most comfortable to me. Now, after having it for a few months, I have some overall good impressions regarding what I had heard about the car.
my car will not stay inlane when driving over 50
Wendy, 03/20/2016
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I drive on the hyway everyday to work and back. I have NEVER had a car that drifts in and out of the lanes like this car does. Its truely scary to get on hyway. I am not the only one who has this problem. CAN WE NOT RECALL AND FIX THIS!!! You buy a car to be able to enjoy and drive safely. Not to get on hyway and worry if your going to get home in one piece.its so bad. One minute I am driving straight next I am drifting in next lane or very vedy closeto the gauradrail. PLEASE PLEASE call attention to this before someone dies!!!!!@
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jbbblock, 05/01/2014
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
During test rides I noticed the leather seats were far more comfortable than the cloth seats. The cloth is very sticky. I bought the Altima S with the sport value package because with the leather seats the cost was too high for me. NASA should stick to rocket ships not car seats. I have not found a Physical therapist that recommends a curved back while driving. Headrest is slanted far too forward! Combine that with little lumbar support my back will ache after 1 hour of driving. Make sure your ok with the headrest angle/seats. Also the heater wont heat the car when its under ten below 0F outside. Otherwise the car is awesome! So fun and easy to drive!
Navigation, Radio, Electrical
randall17, 12/10/2014
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I started having problems with the 2014 Nissan Altima about three months into the lease. I took it to the dealership and they finally said they will replace the navigation-radio when one comes available. I told them about the car just turning itself off and how many times it did it. They took it on a SHORT test drive and said they couldn't find a problem. I called Nissan Corp and told them I wanted out of the car because it was NOT safe. Three weeks later I got a call from Nissan Corp and they said NO WAY will they either buy the car back or even help on a replacement car. I traded the UNSAFE car off today for a Hyundia. NO MORE Nissans for this country boy
New car dead drained battery, jump to start
Mechanicsue, 09/22/2017
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I just bought a 2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S,with only 40,000 miles at $14,000, I've had it going on maybe 3 months, now all the sudden in order for me to get it started I have to get a jump, had it tested everything came up good no problems, no codes and the battery is good. Drive it home, turn it off ,push the button to start it, it makes a little sound , then nothing. Have to get another jump...I don't know what to do or who to do it with. Please can you help me
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Nissan needs to recall and fix their transmissions
Joseph Kim, 11/09/2018
updated 11/22/2021
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Update: Nissan send me a $1000 towards another Nissan. Give me a break. After refusing to admit there was anything wrong with the Altima's transmission, now they are sending coupons to Altima owners who could have died due to their faulty work? First of all, I normally have no problems with Nissan. I lease an Infiniti Q50 and this was my second Altima. The problem is that it's on its 3rd transmission in under 70,000 miles. I suspect the transmission was going to go out soon so I traded it in, notifying the dealer who bought the car that there are major issues with Nissan's CVT in this model that they refuse to acknowledge. Car stopped in the middle of busy intersections twice, and once on the interstate with very narrow lanes. If you value your family's safety, don't buy a Nissan with CVT until they fix their problems.
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Bad Transmission
Lisa, 10/16/2018
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I loved my 2014 Altima, It rode smooth, got great gas mileage and looked nice UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT!!! The CVT can not be rebuilt and it is very expensive to replace. Please beware this tranny should be recalled
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Pretty nice but unreliable
James, 06/08/2019
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Beware of the CVT transmission. I had this car for almost a year, loved it for the better half of the year, until the transmission gave up on me. After reading other reviews of many others with the same issues, sounds like a got lucky. While most others said their car straight up died on them while driving, I noticed the signs of transmission failure immediately and pulled off the road to a safe place, turned off the car, and then when I turned it back on it was fine. Took it into Nissan dealer a few days later hoping for the best, but got the worst. There was a sensor or something that was failing within the transmission, and the only way to fix it was to replace entire transmission (about 4K to fix). The entire sound system also infrequently stops working completely, and starts working again for absolutely no reason. Other than those major issues, I did love the car. It was very smooth, handled well, got decent gas mileage, beautiful interior.
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Great car!!
Ernest Neeley, 05/19/2016
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love this car; this is my second Altima and it is way better than the first, which I drove for 210K miles before giving it to my nephew as his first car. I have owned two Accords before these two Altimas, and they were so overrated and the Altima is way better with reliability. No issues at all!
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Other reviews scare me
Clay A, 02/23/2019
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2014 Altima SV in 2016 with 27,000 miles on it. It has broken down once on me (Jan 2019) and it was because of an electrical issue. It was back up and running after one day of repairs, but it was still very frustrating. There are a ton of people online that day the CVT transmission gives out before you even get to 100k miles. I currently have 61k and am concerned about the longevity of this car. Nissan seems to reject the notion that their CVT transmissions are a problem, despite the plethora of people out there who have had major issues. I would be very cautious about purchasing a Nissan with a CVT transmission. The best part of the SV trim is the interior. Very comfortable and roomy. However, reliability and longevity are what I look for the most in a car, and unsure if this Altima will last me 15-20 years like a Toyota would.
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2014 Nice but...wiring/electrical issues!
arlyo, 07/29/2014
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
35 of 48 people found this review helpful
I first tried a 2013 but didn't like it....really noisy. After test driving other midsize cars and reading that the 2014 had more insulation added, I took the 14 out again and thought it was a lot better...and bought a 2.5S. Unlike the 13's the 2014 S has a display audio package option.. (Rear view monitor...USB port....& 5" display) for $320...so I added that option. This car has a lot of positives....nice compromise of handling/ride...Great gas mileage...No engine shudder like some 13 owners had. Power steering noise once out of the garage is a non-issue for me. So Nissan has corrected problems for the most part that the 13's had. So the issues? Read on.
No so impressed after three years of ownership
longranger, 03/28/2014
updated 04/01/2017
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
I was excited when I bought this car, but after the first two years of ownership, I regretted the purchase. It has been perfectly reliable and economical, but the exterior trim is showing signs of corrosion and rust. The leather on the driver's seat is wrinkled and buckled, the sunroof rattles each time the driver's door is closed, the A/C compressor runs continuously, the heater doesn't work when outside temperatures are warm (and it's hard to get cold air when outside temperatures are chilly), and the design of the interior controls is inconsistent and confusing. Also, I'm not sold on the benefits of the CVT, although it has never stranded me. Yet. That said, the car gets 35 MPG without trying and it rides nicely. However, there are other cars at this price and in this class that are better built, have higher quality materials, don't have a CVT, and hold their value better. My next car won't have a CVT.
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Best Bang For Your Bucks!
vikingsfan3, 03/16/2014
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 21 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 2014 Nissan Ultima for 2 weeks now and my wife and I are (extremely pleased), I have had my eye on this car for about a year. I wanted to purchase a vehicle that would give me the most overall value, quality, for my money and a vehicle under $25,000 with all the features I like. And that was the 2014 Ultima. We test drove the base model and that was nice. But I wasn't going to leave the lot without having a spoiler and remote start. After a little haggling and negotiating about those two features, the salesman found one with the Sports Value package. Spoiler, Remote Start, and 16" Alloy Wheels. We walked away with that added package for the price of the base model.
Love My Nissan Altima
blknissan, 06/19/2014
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2014 Nissan Altima SV and I love it! I had a 2011 Altima that was a great car so I went back to Nissan and I love the changes they have made. The vehicle rides great and has "0" gravity drivers seat which makes a long trip alot more easy on my back. The Michelin tires that came on the vehicle create a smooth ride yet the suspension lets you also feel like you are still driving. The car looks very sporty and yet still has great interior space. Numerous people have commented on how great the car looks. The gas mileage is the best feature of all. I average 39 miles to gallon on the highway!! Nissan has built a great car that is fun to drive and yet provides the best gas mileage!
Most dangerous car on the road
Pamela Hoffman, 05/31/2019
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2014 Nissan and when it reached 100,000 miles I noticed my dim headlights were bad. I took it to the Nissan dealership and had the bulbs changed and it didn't get any better just kept getting worse. I went back to the dealership and we googled it and most everyone that has a 2014 had said their dim lights didn't work and it was a projection flaw and cost up to 2000 to fix. When I have to put my lights on dim for on coming traffic, I literally have to slow down to about 5 mile an hour are STOP in the middle of the road till the oncoming traffic passes where I can put my lights back on bright when I can see. When I put my lights on dim, it is like I have turned them completely off!! I am getting rid of this car since Nissan has no concern to fix the problem and somebody will get killed in this car one day or kill someone. I would advice anyone not to buy this car because you can read the reviews on 2014 Nissan Altima headlights and see that these cars are just a accident waiting to happen. Hopefully Nissan will decide to fix them before that happens and so many lives are lost. My rating is one star but if I could have got it none I would have!
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Had to put a new transmission in my car at 4 years
Lola, 03/12/2020
2014 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I loved my Nissan bought it new at the end of 2014. Stopped at light it cut off. Did not know they had a recall. I took it in for one recall and the tech said it was completed. Not! Found out he never did it. I took it in and they said the transmission recall didn’t work so I had to get a new transmission. Now my daughters Rouge that she paid off last year is doing the same! NEVER BUY A NISSAN AGAIN BUYERS BEWARE
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4th Nissan... unimpressed
Melissa Erickson, 03/23/2017
updated 09/24/2018
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've owned four nissans (2005 350Z, 2010 350Z, and 2014 rogue select and this 2014 Altima 2.5S. I am utterly and completely unimpressed. Bought the 2014 rogue and Altima brand new same day in March 2014. The Bluetooth/entertainment system had to be replaced before the car was a month old. Multiple recalls. The avg service at the dealership on the 2014 Rogue is under $40. For the 2014 Altima, almost $90 (Synthetic oil). Acceleration is enragingly slow and putzy. Steering is a little floaty. Suspension makes spongy mattress noises whenever we drive over dips or bumps. The interior looks and feels cheap and is supremely uninspiring. The "NASA" seats ...LOL. WHATEVER. They're just seats. The upholstery attracts dust & dirt in a weird, clingy way. While driving one day, the following alerts turned on one right after the other (within about 3 minutes): TPMS error, I-Key Error, a check engine light, an icon of a swerving car (whatever that's for), the hazard symbol, the flat tire warning, the "you have your emergency brake on" warning light, and then the "low fuel" started repeatedly dinging, and the gas gauge started swinging from empty to 1/4 of a tank back to empty back to 1/4 of a tank, over and over... oh, and though I was on the freeway, the speedometer said 0 mph. I called my service guy from the nissan dealership, who I've been using for ten years, and asked him what that means? He hadn't heard of it.... pulled into the dealership about ten minutes later and left that dang Altima there and got a rental. $100 diagnosis later: we think it all happened because your ABS module died. I'm just tired of this stodgy, semi-unreliable, giant queen Mary of a car. I rue the day I bought it. I won't ever buy another. It's worth so much less than it's worth, so I'm stuck for probably several more years. Not cool. Update: Car is now 4.5 has yrs old. Both sun visors suppport bars have dissintegrated inside where they attach to the headliner. After about 1.5 yrs, they would no longer hold their own weight. The plastic that circles the bar they rest on has distended. This has pulled the fabric coverings off of the foam. To keep them from flopping straight down, we have used giant binder clips to hold them up. They are just pinned there, and can’t be used at all. Recently, the air conditioner started blowing air that was increasingly less cold. Took it to the dealership. They charged us for an evacuation and recharge, and that the coolant did not look good. They said it MIGHT be the condenser but to wait and see if it behaves better or not. We would have to next replace the condenser. Then move onto other components if that doesn’t work. Of course it is all out of warranty now. This car feels like a “disposable” car- cheap, glitchy, and quite frankly a lemon.
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Never buy this Nissan Altima!
Bis, 04/02/2018
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 17 people found this review helpful
My car transmission broke down at 65K miles. I was told that I need to get a new transmission and pay 48000 dollars. And no body want to work on Nissan transmission except the dealership because it is CVT. And Nissan dealership are the worst, they will make you pay triple than the actually price! What a waste of 17,000 when I decided to my this crap car. Never buy Nissan!
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great car bad paint
mike b, 07/17/2016
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We love this car. have bought 4 new Nissans over the years. Thought I finally found the maker to make me happy. Have had great luck but hear it comes don't know if it happens down south but I have 20,000 miles on it and its rusting around the crome strip on trunk. Coworker has the same problem on his 13 with 40,000 on it dealer said to bad that it would only be covered if under 36,000 miles. I will get it fixed under warranty when I take it in but it will come but in a year. Dealer knows about all of it for its happening to all of them. Nissan needs to step up but we know it will not happen. oh well I'll try a Toy or Acura next time. Not a good way to retain new car buyers.
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Not happy with my 2014 Altima
ftbutler50, 03/08/2015
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought this car a year ago and my gas mileage continues to drop.I am now averaging a little over 20 miles per gallon. This is way under the estimated miles per gallon advertised by Nissan. On occasion there is a hesitancy when I press on the accelerator. The Nissan dealership told me there was nothing wrong with the car and that it was probably due to winter gasoline. I had a Camry hybrid before this and was very pleased. Gas mileage was well into the 30 miles per gallon even in city driving. This car will cost me thousands of extra dollars that I did not anticipate spending for gas. I can feel all the bumps in the road and the occasional sticky accelerator makes for a joyless driving.