Three problems related to latches/locks/linkage have been reported for the 2005 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2005 Altima.
The trunk lid has come down and hit me in the head while I was removing items from the trunk. The same thing has happened to my wife.
Passenger side door lock will not fully open with the automatic lock button. This forces you to enter the car from the drivers side and operate the door lock manually. Because there is not a key lock on the outside of the door it is not possible to get into the vehicle from the passenger side.
2005 Nissan Altima that the back drivers side door lock is stuck in lock position. Automatic locks too. Can't unlock or get door open. Other door locks no longer lock when car goes into gear like its supposed to. This started in 2008 with my car.
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Door Latch problems | |
| Trunk Lid Lock problems |