2017 Nissan Altima latches/locks/linkages problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2017 Nissan Altima — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the hood unexpectedly opened and struck the front windshield. The failure caused windshield glass shards to fly into the contact's eyes. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and called the insurance…”
filed Jun 26, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the hood unexpectedly opened and struck and cracked the windshield. Additionally, the driver’s and…”
filed Feb 5, 2026
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% |
| 2016 Altima | 22 | 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 2017 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.