2015 Nissan Altima Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 5%of 955 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2015 Nissan Altima, 5% of the 955 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 miles. 5 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.
“My vehicle luckily was parked and I accidentally opened the hood, but there was issues with it fully latching. I finally got it to close completely. When will there be a remedy for this hood recall because it is almost a year next month since it's been reported. I need my vehicle as it is my only transportation to get around and I am scared to drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #11413361, filed 2021-04, 53,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. While stationary, the hood latch on the vehicle would not close when prompted. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11110194, filed 2018-07, 39,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 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 while driving at 25 MPH, the hood unlatched, opened, and dented the hood. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11416456, filed 2021-05, 53,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood opened abruptly and hit the windshield. The windshield cracked and the hood was damaged. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,126.”
NHTSA complaint #11536282, filed 2023-08, 153,126 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the hood and the trunk unintendedly opened. Additionally, the rear driver’s side window failed to roll down as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the hood latch needed to be replaced. The hood latch was replaced. The window and trunk were not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11562631, filed 2023-12, 150,000 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
- 18V915000Dec 19, 2018Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable…Covers: Nissan Altima 2015–2017
- 17V040000Jan 18, 2017Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly…Covers: Nissan Altima 2015–2017
- 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
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 2015 Nissan Altima
270 complaintsAir bags
177 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
161 complaintsOther or unknown
94 complaintsEngine
66 complaintsSuspension
64 complaintsBody and structure
63 complaintsElectrical system
56 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsFuel system
28 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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