general problems of the 2015 Nissan Altima

17 problems related to latches/locks/linkage have been reported for the 2015 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2015 Altima.

1 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2025

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. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted, and the hood unintendedly opened and worsened the damage to the front windshield, front fenders, and the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the dealer refused to repair the damage and would only repair the hood latch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

2 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2024

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. The roof of the vehicle sustained cosmetic damages, causing debris to fall onto the contact's daughter while she was still driving. The contact's son was in the passenger’s seat and had to direct the contact's daughter through traffic to merge onto the shoulder safely. There were no physical injuries; however, the contact's daughter was in emotional distress due to the failure. The failure had occurred on several occasions. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,180.

3 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2024

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. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a body shop and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred, and the hood was damaged, but the windshield was not damaged. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a body shop or a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

4 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2023

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while his daughter was driving approximately 40 mph, the hood 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. The contact stated that the windshield was not damaged; however, the edges on the right and left side of the front fenders and cowl panel, where they come up to the front windshield, were bent outward. The contact stated that the hood was not able to fully open after it had been forced shut. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local body shop. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that he had previously received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) completed by a dealer and related the hood failure to the previously completed recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

5 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2023

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood opened spontaneously, causing the windshield to crack, and additional damage was done to the hood. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches, locks, and links). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,126.

6 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2023

The contact was driving at 60 mph when the hood and the trunk opened. The rear driver side window would not go down. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was stated that the hood latched need to be replaced. The hood latch was repaired. The window and trunk were not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 150,000.

7 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2022

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). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the hood latch was replaced however, the failure recurred. No warning lights was illuminated. As a result, the latch disengaged and cracked the windshield and knocked the dome lights out of position. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was no repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,336.

8 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2022

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. No injuries were sustained. An independent mechanic was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The mechanic related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) which included the VIN. The contact had not yet received notification. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

9 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2022

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the hood unlatched and flew upward. The hood, fenders, and roof of the vehicle were damaged. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and closed the hood. The contact called the dealer and was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact had been informed of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

10 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2020

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. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2020

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. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts unavailable.

12 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2020

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. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

13 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to mike rezi Nissan atlanta (2551 the nalley way, atlanta, GA 30360) and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

14 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the hood latch detached independently and caused the hood to impact the windshield. The windshield sustained a crack in the center and spread to both sides of the windshield. The contact stated the hood was also dented. The vehicle was taken to an auto body shop where the windshield was replaced. A dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.

15 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v244000 (air bags) and 15v116000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact was unable to determine when the dealer would be able to schedule a repair appointment. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

16 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 05/24/2016

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. The manufacturer was advised of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

17 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2016

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. The hood lid was completely damaged and both arm lift supports fractured. There were no injuries. The vehicle was maneuvered safely to the side of the road. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.


Other Latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2015 Nissan Altima

Latches/locks/linkage problems
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Hood Latch problems
16
Door Latch problems
3
Trunk Lid Lock problems
1

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