Six problems related to hood have been reported for the 2013 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2013 Altima.
2013 Nissan Altima. Consumer writes in regards to nhsta safety recall 20v-315.
2013 Nissan Altima. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle swaying and instrument panel malfunction. The consumer stated while driving the vehicle, on the same day of purchase, the hood opened.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact received a recall notice pertaining to the hood of the vehicle. The contact recently experienced a hood failure. While driving approximately 45 mph, the hood detached from the vehicle and struck the windshield, sun roof, and side mirrors. Because the vehicle received a recall repair, the dealer would not repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The recall details were not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 76,591.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the hood latch released and the hood slammed into the windshield. As a result, the windshield was shattered. The vehicle was taken to a glass company to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. While driving 35 mph, the hood detached from the vehicle and landed on the windshield. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the front hood independently became unlatched. The contact closed the hood and proceeded to drive. As soon as the vehicle reached 70 mph, the hood abruptly opened and flew into the front windshield. The contact had to stick his head out the driver¿s window in order to see the roadway and safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they were unable to unlatch the hood. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who advised that the safety latch was defective and stuck in the open position. The mechanic stated that the hood, side panels and the roof needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 60,200.