2016 Nissan Altima structure problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2016 Nissan Altima — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Hood popped up while driving and smashed windshield and did additional body damage. Secondary hood latch safety mechanism was non operable according to mechanic who looked at it after incident. Hood latch was replaced as part of recall in 2022. Spoke to Nissan but they are dismissing because there…”
filed Jul 23, 2026
“Subject Safety Defect Complaint Recall Repair Refusal and Manufacturer Delay Nissan Altima 2016 My 2016 Nissan Altima is subject to a safety recall related to the hood latch cover The hood latch cover on my vehicle is defective and stuck which caused the hood to become completely locked shut This…”
filed Feb 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy…Campaign 18V915000 · Dec 19, 2018
Related service bulletins
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026
Structure problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 Altima | 2 | 7% |
| 2021 Altima | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Altima | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 Altima | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 Altima | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 Altima | 18 | 5% |
| 2015 Altima | 63 | 7% |
| 2014 Altima | 52 | 5% |
| 2013 Altima | 133 | 6% |
| 2012 Altima | 32 | 8% |
| 2011 Altima | 27 | 11% |
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.