2017 Nissan Altima Latches & Locks Problems
13 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 (13)
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the hood inadvertently unlatched and opened, striking the front windshield and causing a visibility hazard for the driver. During the incidence, the driver lost control of the steering and drove off the roadway before coming to a stop.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH the hood opened without warning. The contact stated that he stopped in the median of the highway to close the hood and as a result an unknown vehicle crashed into the passenger's side of the vehicle.
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The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linnkages) for the hood latch and was taken to the dealer, who completed the remedy on June 3, 2025.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan altima. The contact stated she noticed the hood latch was constantly unlatched. The contact stated the failure recurred three times.
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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.
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The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact called the local dealer, but they failed to respond.
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The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, it was discovered that the hood could not be opened. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who confirmed that the vehicle was included in the NHTSA recall campaign number 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, no repairs were performed.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Cedar park nissan (2121 s bell blvd, cedar park, tx 78613, (512) 620-7200) was contacted by phone and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 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. An unknown dealer was contacted in regard to the recall.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Shorty after receiving the notification, the vehicle was parked and the contact noticed that the hood had independently opened.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 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 recall letter stated that the remedy would be available in mid 2021.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
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2017 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to manufacturing defect in hood latch.
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