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2015 Nissan Altima Latches & Locks Problems

41 owner-reported latches & locks complaints from NHTSA data

41
Complaints
4
Recalls
Jan 2025Dec 2020
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Latches & Locks Recalls (4)

RECALLCampaign #17V040000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

RECALLCampaign #15V116000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will be instructed to modify the bend angle of the hood actuation lever to eliminate potential interference with the hood inner panel. In addition, dealers will clean and lubricate the latch joint as needed. If significant corrosion is observed, the latch assembly will be replaced. This repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-565.

RECALLCampaign #16V029000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

Fix: These vehicles were previously included in recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116, however the previous remedy plan may not have been performed consistently to remove the safety risk. To correct this issue, Nissan will re-notify all affected owners and dealers will replace the hood latch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116.

RECALLCampaign #20V315000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owner’s Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.

Owner Complaints (41)

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Filed: Apr 2021

My vehicle luckily was parked and I accidentally opened the hood, but there was issues with it fully latching. I finally got it to close completely. When will there be a remedy for this hood recall because it is almost a year next month since it's been reported.

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NHTSA #: 11413361
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Filed: Dec 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated while his spouse was driving 40 MPH, the hood inadvertently opened, crashing into the windshield. The contact stated that the windshield was damaged along with the hood latch.

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NHTSA #: 11385638
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Filed: Mar 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that in September 2025, an unknown hood latch recall repair was performed by the dealer, but six months later, while the vehicle was parked and attempting to open the hood, the hood failed to open. The contact state while driving approximately 65 MPH, the hood unexpectedly popped open.

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NHTSA #: 11722292
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Filed: Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The vehicle was recently purchased, and the contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the hood unintendedly opened unintentionally and damaged the front windshield, the front fenders, and the hood.

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NHTSA #: 11699221
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Filed: Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the failure persisted. The contact stated while her daughter was driving approximately 65 MPH, the hood unintendedly opened.

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NHTSA #: 11633858
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Filed: Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle hood was opened by the slipstream and opened beyond the hinge's normal open position. The contact stated that the hood was damaged, and the windshield was cracked.

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NHTSA #: 11605950
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Filed: Apr 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while his daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, the hood was inadvertently released, and the hood was caught by the vehicle slipstream and opened straight up. The contact stated that his daughter was able to stop the vehicle and with assistance closed the hood.

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NHTSA #: 11582537
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Filed: Dec 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the hood and the trunk unintendedly opened. Additionally, the rear driver’s side window failed to roll down as needed.

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NHTSA #: 11562631
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Filed: Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood opened abruptly and hit the windshield. The windshield cracked and the hood was damaged.

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NHTSA #: 11536282
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Filed: Dec 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood latch inadvertently disengaged. The contact then stated that two days later she received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches, Locks, Linkages).

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NHTSA #: 11496289
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Filed: Oct 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood unexpectedly opened, striking the roof, front windshield, and two front fenders. The vehicle veered off the roadway and was swiped by several bushes and trees.

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NHTSA #: 11490312
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Filed: Jun 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the hood was unlatched and flew upward. The hood, fenders, and roof of the vehicle were damaged.

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NHTSA #: 11468937
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Filed: Sep 2021

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the hood latch failed to open after multiple attempts.

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NHTSA #: 11431915
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Filed: May 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH, the hood unlatched, opened, and dented the hood.

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NHTSA #: 11416456
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Filed: Feb 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact purchased the vehicle from peruzzi nissan new and used sales (165 lincoln hwy, fairless hills, pa 19030) where she was informed that there was an open recall on the VIN, NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11395952
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Filed: Nov 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact had not contacted the dealer.

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NHTSA #: 11375866
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Filed: Nov 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the hood latch opened inadvertently without warning. The failure caused the windshield to crack.

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NHTSA #: 11374573
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Filed: Sep 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the hood latch unintentionally opened without warning. The contact immediately pulled off to the side of the road.

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NHTSA #: 11361489
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Filed: Sep 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11355367
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Filed: Sep 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear hood door was unsecured. The contact indicated the failure occurred on multiple occasions.

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NHTSA #: 11354832
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Filed: Aug 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact called the auto nation nissan dealer located in chandler, arizona and it was confirmed that the parts were not available.

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NHTSA #: 11351884
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Filed: Aug 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11344301
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Filed: Aug 2020

Tl* the contact called for a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact received the recall notification july twenty third two thousand twenty.

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NHTSA #: 11343894
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Filed: Aug 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood inadvertently unlatched and opened independently causing damage to the front pillar of the vehicle. Pine belt nissan of toms river (229 nj-37 east, toms river, nj 08753, (732) 349-3030) was contacted and informed of the failure.

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NHTSA #: 11343603
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Filed: Jul 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not called.

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NHTSA #: 11342508
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Filed: Jul 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact was informed that the remedy part would be available in mid 2021.

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NHTSA #: 11342528
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Filed: Jul 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the hood unlatched and flew open and caused damage to the fenders. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages).

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NHTSA #: 11342093
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Filed: Jul 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the hood unlatched independently without warning. The contact pulled over and closed the hood.

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NHTSA #: 11341702
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Filed: Jun 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the hood unlatched without warning. The contact stated that the hood damaged the windshield and front fender.

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NHTSA #: 11328288
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Filed: Dec 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated that the hood would not open due to a defective latch. The contact stated that the it system error warning indicator was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11291386
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Filed: Jun 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. While driving 40 MPH, the hood flew up on its own and blocked the contact's visibility. As a result, the contact drove over a raccoon or some type of woodland creature.

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NHTSA #: 11222999
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Filed: Mar 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated that the rear passenger door opened on its own at random. The contact had to roll the window down to latch the door, but the door would not lock.

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NHTSA #: 11185427
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Filed: Nov 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. While driving 45 MPH, the hood unintentionally unlatched and blocked the contact's view while driving. There were no warning indicators illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11151956
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Filed: Aug 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. While driving 20 MPH, the hood flew up and struck the windshield without warning. The vehicle was taken to causeway nissan (435 nj-72, manahawkin, nj 08050, (609) 597-5052), but was not diagnosed or repaired.

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NHTSA #: 11120723
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Filed: Jul 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated that the rear driver's side child safety lock failed to release. The contact also stated that the rear driver's side window failed to go completely down.

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NHTSA #: 11113869
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Filed: Jul 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. While stationary, the hood latch on the vehicle would not close when prompted. A dealer was not made aware of the failure.

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NHTSA #: 11110194
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Filed: Mar 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated that the hood latch failed to release the hood. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages).

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NHTSA #: 11076886
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Filed: Jun 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. While undergoing an oil change, the dealer (modern nissan) could not open the hood. The technician stated that the hood latch was defective and needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11002539
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Filed: May 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v029000 (latches/links/linkages); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy.

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NHTSA #: 10870558
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Filed: Mar 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v029000 (latches, locks, linkages). The part to do the repair was unavailable.

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NHTSA #: 10851394
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Filed: Feb 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the hood unlatched independently. The entire windshield shattered and small pieces of glass emitted inside of the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 10823392

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