2016 Nissan Altima Latches & Locks Problems
16 owner-reported latches & locks complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Latches & Locks Recalls (2)
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owners Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.
Owner Complaints (16)
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.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the hood flew open and crashed into the windshield. The contact pulled over and closed the hood.
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The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and a secondary hood latch was installed; however, the failure recurred, causing the windshield to crack with a malfunctioning unknown interior light. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 45 MPH, the hood latch unlocked causing the hood to open and smash into the windshield. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages).
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The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the hood unexpectedly opened. No warning lights were illuminated.
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The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available.
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The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. The contact stated that after taking her vehicle to #1 cochran nissan cranberry (22030 perry hwy, zelienople, pa 16063) as a trade-in, she was informed that the trade would not be accepted since NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) was still unrepaired.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. The contact was informed about NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact never received the recall notification letter.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle's secondary hood latch ceased in the open position. There was no warning light illuminated.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Nissan of north augusta located at 5590 jefferson davis hwy, beech island, sc 29842 was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the recall notice stated that the remedy would be available mid year 2021.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was not contacted.
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Tl* the contact leases a 2016 nissan altima. The contact stated that the hood latch failed to keep the hood closed. While driving 40 MPH, the hood continued to open.
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