Door Problems of Nissan Altima

Nissan Altima owners have reported 22 problems related to door (under the structure 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 problem of the 2024 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 03/01/2025

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was parked, the contact observed water draining from the driver’s side door when the door was opened. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the there was a leak in the driver's rear seat through the seat belt and possible the door weld body. The contact stated that the carpet floor, front spacer, and trim assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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2 Door problem of the 2013 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 06/05/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the interior door handles on all four doors failed intermittently. When the door handles were used, with or without the unlock function, they fractured and were continually replaced. New city Nissan (2295 n king st, honolulu, hi 96819, (808) 524-9111) was notified and suggested replacing the same oem parts. The dealer also stated that there was no recall and the warranty expired for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

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3 Door problem of the 2016 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 10/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 65 mph, the rear passenger door window lowered approximately 3/4 down automatically and the door erroneously unlocked and opened. The contact indicated that the failure also occurred when lowering the rear passenger door window from both the front driver side door and rear passenger door. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,000.

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4 Door problem of the 2013 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 07/26/2018

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the front driver's side, front passenger, and rear passenger side doors would not open from inside the vehicle. The contact had to roll down the window to open the door from outside the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to cochran Nissan of south hills (3200 w liberty Ave, pittsburgh, PA 15216, (412) 245-4540) where it was diagnosed that new door handles were needed. The contact stated that only the driver's side door was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 108,000.

5 Door problem of the 2005 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 03/06/2017

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the exterior front driver side door handle fractured and prevented the contact from entering the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

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6 Door problem of the 2013 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 09/25/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the interior plastic door handle fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the handle was not replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

7 Door 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.

8 Door problem of the 2012 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 02/05/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. While driving during inclement weather, the doors failed to lock and unlock on a couple of occasions. The failure became progressively worse over the years. The contact was locked inside and outside of the vehicle without warning numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 7/16/cn.

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9 Door problem of the 2004 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 10/24/2013

Three of the four exterior car-door handles have broken off in the past year, including two in the past two weeks. I've noticed that other Altima's have the same problem with the exterior door handles. A tow-truck driver told me that he sees the same thing on other Altima's that he tows all of the time. These things should not break. I've noticed now, that Nissan has since started using a totally different type of exterior door handle on their newer model Altima's in the past few years. Nissan needs to issue a recall to correct the faulty equipment on all of their Altima cars that have these faulty door handles. The cost to replace one exterior door handle is in excess of $140, bringing the cost to replace to replace all four exterior door handles in excess of $560!!!!!!!.

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10 Door problem of the 2010 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 05/25/2010

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that she rented the vehicle and while driving in a flash flood. The vehicle was swept into water and submerged. All of the power in the vehicle shut off and there was no way to open the doors or windows from the inside. The contact called the police and was advised to push on the brake, shift into park and the doors would unlock; however, when she performed the procdure, the doors did not unlock. A bystander opened the front door from the outside. None of the other doors would open from the outside. One of the passengers suffered a back injury. The current and failure mileages were unknown. The VIN was unavailable at the time of the complaint.

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11 Door problem of the 2008 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 09/12/2008

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the front drivers side door filled up with water whenever it rained. The contact stated also stated that it sounds like a dish washer when driving the vehicle. None of the other doors have exhibited the failure. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the plugs in the door were clogged which failed to let the water out. The contact had to continue to open the door and let the water run out of the vehicle. The failure caused the speakers on the door to make a buzzing noise. This is a defect because it can cause problems with the mechanics of the door. The failure mileage was 20 and the current mileage was 24000.

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12 Door problem of the 2005 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 03/10/2008

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact opened the driver's side door and the sharp point at the bottom edge severely cut her right leg. She was taken to the doctor for treatment. The failure occurred on three separate occasions. The contact was taken to the emergency room twice due to her leg injuries. The contact stated that this was a manufacturer design defect. She was highly concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 21,000 and current mileage was 27,000. Updated 11/07/08 updated 11/07/08.

13 Door problem of the 2005 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 05/09/2006

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. While entering the vehicle the sharp lower corner edge of the front driver side door injured her leg. She was transported to the hospital. The front passenger door exhibits the same defect. She was injured twice after the failure. The failures haven't been remedied. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 36,049.

14 Door problem of the 2005 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 08/02/2004

The door is not align right could the center beam be bent? also molding inside of door is not staying on the center beam? dealership marlborough Nissan is confused on the problem. Also paint problems nice spider web on the paint and paint peeling on passenger mirrow.

15 Door problem of the 1998 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 10/03/2001

Doors lock on their own. Also, when unlock ingdoors on inside of vehicle they automatically lock back up. Contacted dealer, and dealer gave consumer a TSB on vehicle concerning door locks being defective.

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16 Door problem of the 1999 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 06/26/1999

Design of vehicle door caused consumer to hit eye on door edge (sharp and pointed) when exiting the vehicle. Nlm.

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17 Door problem of the 1998 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 03/01/1998

Door lock failed. Yh.

18 Door problem of the 1997 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 07/15/1996

Automatic door locks failed.

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19 Door problem of the 1998 Nissan Altima

Ihave contacted the dealership where my service had been done on all of my complaints and have gotten no satisfaction.

20 Door problem of the 1998 Nissan Altima

After vehicle is started the power locks activate on their own. If consumer steps away from the vehicle while starting it, locks will activate. Sometimes while driving they activate, and the alarm goes off. Dealer has been contacted.

21 Door problem of the 1997 Nissan Altima

Fire started by fuse box in passenger's compartment without warning. Also, power door locks malfunctioned, they would relock doors.

22 Door problem of the 1997 Nissan Altima

Electrical fire in fuse box in passenger compartment, without warning. Power door locks would relock doors after manual unlock resulting in problems exiting vehicle.


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