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2014 Nissan 3 SeriesRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints for the 2014 Nissan 3 Series. Most complaints involve power train (8) and vehicle speed control (1).
Combined MPG
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No EPA rating found
NHTSA overall
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Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
10
Top: power train
Fuel cost / yr
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No EPA estimate
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2014 Nissan 3 Series as of Nov 13, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 13, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
10 complaints filed with NHTSA · Aug 2014 – Aug 2025
- Power train8
- Vehicle speed control1
- Air bags1
- Engine1
- Other / unknown2
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
By model year
Complaints for each 3 Series model year we’ve synced.
View as table
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2003 | 275 |
| 2004 | 144 |
| 2005 | 83 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 73 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 153 |
| 2010 | 110 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Deaths reported
- 0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 13, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Power train
8 reports
“While driving my 2014 Nissan 370Z with only around 43,000 miles, the car suddenly made a loud bang in the rear area and then would not shift normally in automatic mode while I was on the highway with my child in the car. When I inspected the underside afterward, there were no fluids leaking and I had not hit anything that could have caused the noise or malfunction of the output sensor. Shortly after, the vehicle went into limp mode and would not shift past 2nd or possibly 3rd gear. Manual mode also stopped working. This limited the car to around 25 mph, creating a dangerous situation in traffic since it could not accelerate normally. The check engine light came on, and a scan revealed a P0720 Speed Sensor Circuit failure. The dealer advised replacing the valve body assembly at a cost of nearly $5,000. A transmission electronics failure of this kind at such low mileage is not normal wear and tear. Research shows that other Nissan and Infiniti owners with the same 7-speed automatic transmission have experienced the same problem. This appears to be a recurring defect that presents a serious safety risk when the vehicle suddenly loses acceleration ability.”
Vehicle speed control
1 report
Air bags
1 report
“THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WILL NOT OPERATE WHEN THE PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 130 POUNDS. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH MY LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND WITH A DIRECT EMPLOYEE OF NISSAN AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT IS BECAUSE OF THE WEIGHT AND BODY STRUCTURE OF THE PASSENGER. WHEN I AM IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OF THIS VEHICLE THE AIRBAG TURNS OFF. I AM 5'4" AND WEIGH APPROXIMATELY 115 POUNDS.. NISSAN DOES NOT CONSIDER THIS A PROBLEM. I AM BEING TOLD THE VEHICLE IS OPERATING CORRECTLY. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE AND CAN NOT UNDERSTAND HOW THIS IS ACCEPTABLE UNDER LAW. AT THIS POINT NISSAN IS UNWILLING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I HAVE REVIEWED WHAT I CAN FIND ON YOUR WEBSITE AND FEEL THAT THIS IS SOMETHING WHICH IS BROKEN OR DOES NOT FOLLOW THE REQUIREMENTS OF LAW. I WOULD LIKE YOUR FEEDBACK CONCERNING THIS.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 13, 2026
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Nissan 3 Series as of Nov 13, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 13, 2026Vehicle 8534
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2014 3 Series questions
How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan 3 Series have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 13, 2026.
What are the most common 2014 Nissan 3 Series problems?
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are power train (8), vehicle speed control (1), air bags (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 13, 2026