2014 Nissan Altima Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2014 Nissan Altima, 1% of the 1,114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1.) the engine light turns on and then turns off after a few days. 2.) when I am about to go when the light turns green, my car doesn't take off when I hit the gas pedal. This incident cause my car to be very slow into on going traffic which can cause an accident especially when I am turning to the right or left. It happens very frequent during my daily drives.”
NHTSA complaint #11326429, filed 2020-05, 5 miles“Takara recall - the low-beam headlights in my Altima are dangerously dim, and I was told it had nothing to do with my bulbs. I was told by Nissan it's a wiring issue but online it states the material inside the projector bowl wear down, burn off, or scuff up, the projector lens doesn't receive as much light to, well project .”
NHTSA complaint #11255491, filed 2019-09, 72,000 miles“I have had many issues while driving on a street, highway, and at a stop. All the issues seems to point to either software or electrical issues. I have complained to the dealership on many occasions. I bought my car with only approx. 7-10 miles on it in jan. 2014. Since the beginning, I have had my entire dashboard shut off w/o warning. Navigation, radio, camera, etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #10874817, filed 2016-06, 431 miles“When I drive down the highway and I get near a 18 wheelers my car shakes really had like if the wind is going to pick up my car and flip it. It will also do the same thing if it is windy outside and I feel like it pushes my car all over the highway and I feel like I'm about to lose control of my car”
NHTSA complaint #11003529, filed 2017-07, 40,000 miles“The steering of the car is erratic. At times it's fine and other times the car skates all over the place. Causing a dangerous situation with having to constantly over steer. I feel like if there was a cop behind me I would be pulled over and checked for dui.”
NHTSA complaint #10654491, filed 2014-11, 2,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 1% |
| 2013 | 31 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 26 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% |
| 2005 | 18 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Nissan Altima
299 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
209 complaintsAir bags
208 complaintsSuspension
132 complaintsOther or unknown
84 complaintsEngine
77 complaintsElectrical system
71 complaintsSteering
58 complaintsBody and structure
52 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
31 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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