Door Latch Problems of Nissan Altima

Nissan Altima owners have reported 19 problems related to door latch (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the Altima.

1 Door Latch problem of the 2020 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 06/10/2024

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima, the contact stated that while attempting to unlock the front driver's side door with the vehicle remote, the door would not unlock. The contact also noticed that both rear doors would not unlock from the remote either. The contact stated that the doors were able to unlock with the vehicle's key, but not the remote. The only door that would unlock was the front passenger side. The local dealer was contacted however the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 40,000.

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2 Door Latch problem of the 2021 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 01/24/2022

The contact rented a 2021 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the driver's side door was locked and failed to open with the door handle or the key fob. The contact was able to exit vehicle through the passenger’s side window. The contact was also unable to open door from the outside. The contact had to use the key to unlock door. The contact called the local dealer, but vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.

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3 Door Latch problem of the 2015 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 06/01/2020

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. The vehicle was taken to suburban Nissan of troy (1800 maplelawn dr, troy, mi 48084, (248)649-2300), and the contact was informed that the hood latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was provided a loaner vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,945.

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4 Door Latch problem of the 2008 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 02/14/2020

Tl the contact owned a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and while attempting to exit the vehicle, the contact was unable to unlock the doors. The contact stated that she was informed by a sibling that the door actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle for an hour. The contact was concerned that in the event of a fire or medical emergency that there was a grave risk of injury or death the contact stated that a family member was called and was able to come out, disconnect the battery and then unlock the door. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. A case was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

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5 Door Latch problem of the 2015 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 03/04/2019

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. The door unlocked warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to new south Ford (1200 north frontage road, meridian, ms 39031, (888) 431-2518), but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was advised to call NHTSA. The failure mileage was 34,300.

6 Door Latch problem of the 2016 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 09/27/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door was not closing and the latch failed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v915000 (structure, latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 32926223. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

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7 Door Latch problem of the 2013 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 10/03/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the driver side door latch failed to properly open from inside and outside the vehicle. The part was replaced by the dealer. Three months later, the front passenger side door latch failed to function. The vehicle was to be taken back to the dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer indicated that there was no recall to address the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

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8 Door Latch problem of the 2015 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 03/24/2016

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. 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 was experiencing a failure with the door latch. The failure mileage was 1,000.

9 Door Latch problem of the 2013 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 02/02/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 72 mph, the hood unlatched and dented the hood and roof. The failure caused side fender damage. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact recieved notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages). The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

10 Door Latch problem of the 2005 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 02/01/2015

2005 Nissan Altima. Consumer writes in regards to defective rear door handles. The consumer stated both rear door handles snapped off in feburary. The consumer stated the first time the door handle failed, her son was inured. Updated 09/10/lj.

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11 Door Latch problem of the 2003 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 06/24/2007

Driver's door inside latch release became inoperative, causing inability to exit the vehicle. In order to exit th evehicle key had to inserted in the ignition, window lowered and door latch released with outside handle. Extremely dangerous in emergency situation.

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12 Door Latch problem of the 2005 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 04/20/2007

Doors leak water, especially driver's side door - water pools after rain.

13 Door Latch problem of the 2006 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 07/21/2006

I purchase 2006 Nissan Altima from eastern carolina Nissan in may 2006. I have been hearing a rattling noise 1 week after purchase. I notified Nissan and they stated that is was spark knocking but when I contacted them to inquire on service report, not noted. The airbag light on/off during driving. The doors lock when keys are in and car is started/off.

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14 Door Latch problem of the 2005 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 05/01/2006

: the contact stated while the engine was started the driver side door automatically locked when it was closed. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was alerted.

15 Door Latch problem of the 2004 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 09/02/2005

A few problems here. I bought this vehicle brand new. From the second I took it off the lot the heat did not work. I bought this vehicle in November, do you think I was happy? so they fixed this problem on a brand new car. Then last year in 2004 my car decided it would not start at all. Turns out it was the starter that went and that had to be replaced on a vehicle that was only a year old. So because of this I had to have my car towed from my driveway to the dealership. Then the latch broke off on the center console inside the vehicle. I am not rough using it at all. Its normal use for this latch yet it broke off after having the car for a year. The problem that I face now is that I cannot get out of my car!!!!!! I arrived home one day and found that the drivers side door would not open from the inside. I am 7 months pregnant and was very scared when I found this problem. What if there is ever a car fire or an accident and I cannot get out? you can open the door from the outside but not the inside. Hyannis Nissan claims its a door latch problem and it had to be replaced. So since my warranty just ran out I have to pay $192. 00 to get this repaired. Are you kidding me? on a 2004 vehicle? talk about unsafe and dangerous!!!! the last problem is that there is a bad smell coming from the vents in the vehicle upon turning the car on. Not sure what that problem is. Could that be hazardous to my health? not sure but it worries me with the baby I am carrying. I am sick and tired of paying for repairs when the problem is not me its Nissan yet I have to pay for it. And to think I have to pay $433. 00 per month for this vehicle plus pay for repairs that I can not afford. It's not fair and Nissan should have to pay.

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16 Door Latch problem of the 2002 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 06/20/2005

My doors will lock automatically while the key is in or out of the ignition and the vehicle can be running at times. Or if I unlock my car using the key fob, and I don't open the door right then, they relock themselves automatically. When I took my vehicle in for a service and I inquired about this to the service manager, I was told that my vehicle checked out fine when they hooked it up to the diagnostic machine. But my vehicle continues to still lock it self.

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17 Door Latch problem of the 1997 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 08/15/2004

Rear brake lights failure- both sides- first left then right- replaced went out again soon after. Lights on heater gauges failed. Cigarette lighter "female part" pulls out of dash when you take the lighter out. Passenger door panel came off-keeps the doors from unlocking- tried to fix it and ended up being locked in my car in the rain for an hour. Back passenger side seat belt was jammed. Also odometer is jammed-has never been tampered with. Was bringing my husband to work and I know that it is a 10 mile drive-none of the numbers rolled over. Works when it wants to.

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18 Door Latch problem of the 2003 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 01/01/2003

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the doors on her vehicle are getting jammed, making it impossible to exit the vehicle. The consumer must place the key in the ignition and quickly roll down the windows to open the door from the outside. She also stated that the vehicle was purchased brand new and has never been involved in a crash. The Nissan dealer wanted to charge her $400 to repair the vehicle and stated that they cannot do anything because her warranty has expired. The powertrain and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage is 50,000. The consumer believes the vehicle has electrical problems. Updated 08/07/07.

19 Door Latch problem of the 1998 Nissan Altima

Door handle lock out of order. Yh.

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Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Nissan Altima

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
99
Hood Latch problems
66
Door Latch problems
19
Trunk Lid Lock problems
3
Doors Lock problems
1

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