Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Nissan Altima - part 1

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the hood unexpectedly opened and struck and cracked the windshield. Additionally, the driver’s and passenger’s side fenders were damaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,217.

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The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linnkages) for the hood latch and was taken to the dealer, who completed the remedy on June 3, 2025. After the remedy had been completed, while decelerating and coming to a stop at approximately 20 mph, the hood of the vehicle suddenly lifted, hitting the windshield, causing it to fracture in many places, with some pieces of glass completely detaching. The rear-view mirror had detached as a result. The contact received many cuts from the glass. The contact contacted the police and later filed a police report. The vehicle was towed to a friend's home. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who had not diagnosed the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 242,000.

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.

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The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the hood slightly opened and was flapping. The contact pulled into a gas station. The vehicle was taken back to ntb tire & service center, where the hood was forcefully pushed closed. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 68,420.

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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.

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.

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.

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The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the front driver’s side and rear driver’s side door locks failed to operate as designed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the lock actuators had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer also informed the contact that the front passenger’s side door had experienced the same failure. An independent mechanic had repaired all three doors. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,228.

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The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 18v915000 (structure, latches/locks/linkages). The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact smelled an abnormal burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, others also smelled the odor. The contact stated while driving approximately 65mph, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated to 45 mph with other vehicles behind. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate, and the vehicle lunged forward causing the contact to quickly depress the brake pedal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.

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The contact owns a 2013 nisan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood suddenly became unlatched, compromising front visibility. As a result, the contact veered into a light pole, damaging the bumper. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed, and no injuries were reported. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA recall number 16v-244 (latches, locks, linkages), and the VIN was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 160,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the dealer had not repaired the recall. 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 experienced a failure. The contact stated while driving at 20 mph the hood was opened by the vehicle wind flow. The contact stated that the front windshield was not cracked, however the hood latches and the vehicle frame under the windshield had been crimped and bent by the hood. The contact stated that the dealer had not diagnosed the vehicle and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 193,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

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The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while using the key fob to unlock the doors, the rear driver’s and rear passenger’s side doors failed to unlock as needed. The contact also stated that over time, the front driver’s, and passenger’s side doors failed to open while using the key fob. In addition, it was difficult to unlock the front driver’s door manually with the key. The local dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood opened independently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the manufacturer had received the notification and the manufacturer informed the contact that the recall repair had been completed by the previous owner in 2016. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the hood failed to open as needed. The vehicle was also leaking anti-freeze. The contact was unable to open the hood to check or add coolant. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, the contact was as unaware of the repair performed on the vehicle. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

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.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the hood unexpectedly opened. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,090.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) and a secondary hood latch was installed; however, the failure recurred, causing the windshield to crack with a malfunctioning unknown interior light. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the hood released and the driver crashed into the guard rail. There were no warning lights illuminated. A police report was not filed. There were no reported injuries. The air bags did not deploy. The contact closed the hood and tied it down. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who sent an inspector, who informed him the additional repairs were at his expense. And referred to NHTSA. The local dealer   towed the vehicle back to his residence. The failure mileage was approximately 137,287, the contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages).  .

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the front driver's and passenger's side doors intermittently failed to open. Additionally, the front driver's and passenger's seat belt sensors failed to chime when the seat belts were not fastened. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

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.

2018 Nissan Altima. Consumer writes in regard to hood latch safety recall.

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.

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.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the hood unlatched, opened, and struck the windshield. The contact stated that the windshield was cracked and was partially broken with shattered pieces falling off. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off. The contact stated upon attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact's friends arrived at the scene and assisted the contact in jumpstarting the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the hood was severely bent and would not properly close. The vehicle was then taken to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. A case was opened. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle would be repaired at his expense. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the primary hood latch inadvertently released, causing the windshield to crack, and denting the hood and fenders. The check engine and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened, but the contact had not heard from the manufacturer since. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) which was associated with the VIN. However, the contact never received notification of the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 203,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while, her daughter was driving approximately 70 mph the hood disengaged without warning. The windshield was damaged. The hood was secured by driver. There were no reported injuries. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact stated she failed to received notification of NHTSA campaign number 20v315000 (latches, locks and linkages.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to the recall was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to local dealer and 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2016 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 local dealer 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact called the local dealer, but they failed to respond. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that after taking her vehicle to #1 cochran Nissan cranberry (22030 perry hwy, zelienople, PA 16063) as a trade-in, she was informed that the trade would not be accepted since NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) was still unrepaired. The contact was also made aware by the dealer that the part to do the recall repair was still unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact was informed about NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact never received the recall notification letter. The vehicle was taken to gainesville Nissan (3915 n main st, gainesville, FL 32609) 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 was informed by the manufacturer that there was no record of him owning the vehicle. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the hood erroneously opened and slammed into the body and windshield and causing damage to the body of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted regarding the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the NHTSA campaign number 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2013 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 autonation Toyota tempe (7970 s. Autoplex loop, tempe, az 85284, (480) 420-3425) 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.