2014 Nissan Altima: Shudders and jerks
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Altima report: shudders and jerks. CarComplaints.com lists 49 owner complaints, average mileage 40,750 miles.
NHTSA has 209 owner complaints for the 2014 Altima in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11730054 (filed 04/08/2026): “After a month of purchase this car from a buy here pay here lot they offer no help my transmission slipping going cost about $4000 to get repaired…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11637254 (filed 01/21/2025): “The contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle shuddered uncontrollably and stalled. the contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the road. the contact turned off the vehicle. the contact stated that upon restart…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace transmission (29 reports) performed cvt software update. resolved the issue (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $3,340 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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