Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Nissan Altima owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while his son was driving 50 MPH, the ABS warning illuminated, and the vehicle failed to exceed 15 MPH. The vehicle was driven to the residence and parked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer associated the failure with TSB: NTB21-045a. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the warranty on the vehicle had expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 216,000.
On 5/17/21 I had just left Walmart in Abington on my way to pickup my glasses. After picking up my glasses i felt wobble in the driver's side rear tire. I pulled over on Pine St. and checked the lug nuts on each wheel. Everything seemed okay. I then noticed a traction sign on the dashboard. I put on my hazard lights and drove home approximately a mile or two. When I got home I backed the car up and when I got out I notices the rear wheel drivers side bending inward at the top. I had Westgate Towing tow it after approved by AAA to Bourne's Auto for repair where i had bought the car and purchased a repair/warranty contract. Nothing was covered. No rental for a week. Paid almost $911.47 for the repair. Worried it could happen on other side. Diagnosis: Left Rear Lower Control Arm & Lateral Arm and Alignment needed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. While driving 25 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the brakes failed to engage. As a result, the contact was involved in a front end collision. The contact sustained a concussion that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to secret city Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (1005 oak turnpike, oak ridge, tn), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
I parked the car on a slight incline, placed the shifter in park and stepped on the emergency brake. I exited the vehicle, left the driver door open. I opened the left rear door, removed my dog and closed the door. I looked up just in time as I was struck by the open front door of my car, knocked to the ground and it rolled over my leg. It rolled for approximately 30 feet and struck a tree.
Car would not stop as I was trying stop from hitting a vehicle that stopped I'm front of me, due to brakes locking up and I tried to swerve to prevent an accident from occurring the steering wheel locked up as well.
Two complaints: one: the airbag warning light on the instrument panel intermittently and randomly comes on while driving. When taken to the dealer, they said the plug under the drivers seat was loose. They "fixed it". This problem has occurred 3 times since I bought the car new and is currently doing it again, but it is now out of warranty because of mileage and they are going to charge me to fix a problem that should never happen, yet has reoccurred regularly since new. Two: when depressing the brake pedal and near a complete stop, the pedal becomes "soft" for about a half second, the car stops decelerating for that half second then continues to stop normally, thereafter. Each time I mention this at a service interval at the dealer, they say they will look into it. Nothing is noted on my invoice and nothing is mentioned when the car is picked up. …
Started my car backed out the driveway and my brake pedal went to the floor. I had no brakes at all. It was towed to a Nissan dealership on 8/27/2015 at 13:00. The dealer called me at 10:00 am on 8/28/2015 to inform me the bracket that holds the brake hose had "broke, fell off or rusted off" its a 2014. Its a year old. That is a huge safety concern to me. They did not have the car repaired until Monday 8/31/2015 14:09. Parts billed was 46206-2j00a spring lock bracket, 46211-3ta0a brake hose rear, 46237-a4600 gasket-brake ho, and 99mp-a4100p brake fluid. This repair was not covered and I paid for it and of course for 3 days of a rental car.
The double safety feature of pressing the break to start the car becomes void when the caliper has an issue even without the brake light engaging to show an issue. The car is tricked into thinking that the break is being pressed and will allow you to start it with just pressing the start button. My 8yr old was in the car playing while I was cleaning it and was also able to put the car in gear due to the mechanical system reading that the break was engaged. The car also continues to run after the key is removed and you can drive off with no key in the car. I
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 2 MPH, his foot slipped off of the brake pedal and onto the accelerator pedal which caused the vehicle to crash into a six inch curb. The contact stated that the width of the brake pedal was not conventional for a person with a larger foot. The dealer stated that the brake pedal could not be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 8/19/14 updated 08/23/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the vehicle made an abnormal squeaking noise when the brake pedal was depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to lokey Nissan (27758 us hwy 19 n, clearwater, fl 33761) where she was informed that the noise was normal vehicle operation. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
Brake complaints in other Altima years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2014 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Nissan Altima, 3% of the model year's 1,114 complaints. The component named most often is pedals and linkages (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2014 Nissan Altima brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2014 Nissan Altima, though it has 8 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2014 Nissan Altima brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 50,000 miles, and 41% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 5 crashes, 0 fires and 7 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.