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2005 Nissan Altima Latches & Locks Problems

6 owner-reported latches & locks complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2009Nov 2009
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (6)

mediumLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Filed: Nov 2009

2005 NISSAN ALTIMA THAT THE BACK DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LOCK IS STUCK IN LOCK POSITION. AUTOMATIC LOCKS TOO. CAN'T UNLOCK OR GET DOOR OPEN. OTHER DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER LOCK WHEN CAR GOES INTO GEAR LIKE ITS SUPPOSED TO. THIS STARTED IN 2008 WITH MY CAR. *TR

NHTSA #: 10293270
mediumLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Filed: Feb 2009

THE TRUNK LID HAS COME DOWN AND HIT ME IN THE HEAD WHILE I WAS REMOVING ITEMS FROM THE TRUNK. THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED TO MY WIFE. *TR

NHTSA #: 10258866
mediumLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Filed: Jan 2009

PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK WILL NOT FULLY OPEN WITH THE AUTOMATIC LOCK BUTTON. THIS FORCES YOU TO ENTER THE CAR FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE AND OPERATE THE DOOR LOCK MANUALLY. BECAUSE THERE IS NOT A KEY LOCK ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DOOR IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TR

NHTSA #: 10255131
mediumLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2007

DOORS LEAK WATER, ESPECIALLY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR - WATER POOLS AFTER RAIN. *AK

NHTSA #: 10191490
mediumLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Filed: May 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE ENGINE WAS STARTED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED WHEN IT WAS CLOSED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.*AK

NHTSA #: 10156550
mediumLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Filed: Jul 2005

1) HAD TRUNK OF CAR OPEN TO LOAD SUITCASES 2) BRISK WIND CAME UP AND SLAMMED THE TRUNK LID DOWN WITH EXTREME FORCE. A CHILD OR ADULT COULD BE INJURED IF LEANING INTO THE TRUNK OR IF FINGERS ARE IN THE OPENING. WHEN CLOSING THE TRUNK LID, I HAVE NOTICED THAT IT JUST DROPS SHUT WITH ITS OWN WEIGHT, AFTER IT IS MOVED BEYOND A QUARTER OF ITS FULL MOVEMENT. I HAVE A SPOILER ON MY TRUNK LID WHICH MAY CONTRIBUTE TO THIS PROBLEM. 3) NOTHING DONE TO CORRECT

NHTSA #: 10127337

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