Eight problems related to latches/locks/linkage have been reported for the 2018 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2018 Altima.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the hood latch inadvertently unlatched, and the hood raised up and fell onto the windshield and cracked the windshield. The contact was able to drive a short distance to the residence. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the windshield was replaced. The contact stated that she was informed by the insurance provider that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the contact never received the recall notification letter. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
2018 Nissan Altima. Consumer writes in regard to hood latch safety recall.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Altima. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000(latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called new city Nissan (2295 n king st, honolulu, hi 96819, (808) 524-9111) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Altima. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called greenville Nissan (3615 s memorial dr, greenville, nc 27834, (252) 756-1738) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2018 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. Sheridan Nissan (114 s dupont hwy, new castle, DE 19720) was contacted by phone and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Rockland Nissan service (608 NY-303, blauvelt, NY 10913, (845) 358-4010) was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2018 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. The contact contacted two dealers route 46 Nissan (440 us-46, totowa, NJ 07512) and another dealer but was informed by both dealers that parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl the contact owns a 2018 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 called coral springs Nissan (9350 w. Atlantic blvd, coral springs, FL 33071, (954)388-2344) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
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