2013 Nissan Altima Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 3%of 2,314 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,293miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2013 Nissan Altima, 3% of the 2,314 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,293 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving approximately 75 MPH on the highway when the hood flew open. I was able to safely pull over and close the hood. Upon inspection I sawthe roof, fenders and hood were damaged as a result. I was not able to close the hood all the way so I used a cable to tie down the hood while I drove it to the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11098421, filed 2018-05, 110,000 miles“I was driving down the road and my hood flew open and hit my windshield very hard. I was unable to see due to hood flying up and almost caused me to crash. It damaged my side fenders due to impact. I was going about 20mph on a side road in gahanna oh. It happened on 12/28/2020. I was never notified of open recalls via mail nor email. I am highly upset at the fact it could have harmed me or someone else. I would like to be contacted regarding this matter as soon as possible.”
NHTSA complaint #11385398, filed 2020-12, 148,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle's hood popped open and struck the windshield. The contact was able to steer the vehicle to the emergency lane. The contact stated that the incident previously occurred on another occasion. A dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 90,220.”
NHTSA complaint #11046406, filed 2017-11, 90,220 miles“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). …”
NHTSA complaint #11646816, filed 2025-03, 68,420 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. While driving 45 MPH, the hood unlatched independently, struck the windshield and remained in the upright position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000. Updated 02/05/16 the c onsumer stated the problem was corrected. Updated 04/05/16.”
NHTSA complaint #10783206, filed 2015-10, 26,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V315000May 28, 2020Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released…Covers: Nissan Altima 2013–2018
- 16V029000Jan 22, 2016Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to December 31, 2014. In the…Covers: Nissan Altima 2013–2015
- 15V116000Feb 27, 2015Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. In the…Covers: Nissan Altima 2013–2015
- 14V565000Sep 15, 2014Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to February 28, 2013. In the…Covers: Nissan Altima 2013
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 5% |
| 2017 | 14 | 4% |
| 2016 | 22 | 4% |
| 2015 | 44 | 5% |
| 2014 | 31 | 3% |
| 2013 | 60 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 0% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 0% |
| 2002 | 5 | 0% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Nissan Altima
514 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
506 complaintsExterior lighting
442 complaintsSuspension
289 complaintsOther or unknown
241 complaintsElectrical system
159 complaintsEngine
158 complaintsBody and structure
134 complaintsSteering
94 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
63 complaintsBrakes
58 complaintsFuel system
49 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology