2015 Nissan Altima latches/locks/linkages problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2015 Nissan Altima — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that in September 2025, an unknown hood latch recall repair was performed by the dealer, but six months later, while the vehicle was parked and attempting to open the hood, the hood failed to open. The contact state while driving…”
filed Mar 5, 2026
“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…”
filed Nov 13, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood…Campaign 20V315000 · May 28, 2020
- Rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routedCampaign 17V040000 · Jan 18, 2017
- In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched…Campaign 16V029000 · Jan 22, 2016
- In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched…Campaign 15V116000 · Feb 27, 2015
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Altima | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 Altima | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 Altima | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Altima | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 Altima | 14 | 4% |
| 2016 Altima | 22 | 4% |
| 2014 Altima | 31 | 3% |
| 2013 Altima | 60 | 3% |
| 2012 Altima | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 Altima | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 Altima | 3 | 0% |
| 2008 Altima | 7 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.