2016 Nissan Altima latches/locks/linkages problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2016 Nissan Altima — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 28, 2024
“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the hood latch assembly failed to secure causing damage to the windshield. As a result, he lost visibility and crashed into a guardrail. There were no warning lights illuminated. A police report was not filed…”
filed Sep 26, 2023
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
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% |
| 2015 Altima | 44 | 5% |
| 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 2016 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.