2015 Nissan Altima latches & locks problems
Owners reported latches & locks problems in 44 complaints for the 2015 Nissan Altima, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 34 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When latches & locks problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 34 latches & locks complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the latches & locks complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the hood unlatched independently. The entire windshield shattered and small pieces of glass emitted inside of the vehicle. The hood lid was completely damaged and both arm lift supports fractured. There were no injuries. The vehicle was maneuvered safely to the side of the road. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that in September 2025, an unknown hood latch recall repair was performed by the dealer, but six months later, while the vehicle was parked and attempting to open the hood, the hood failed to open. The contact state while driving approximately 65 MPH, the hood unexpectedly popped open. The contact stopped, pulled over to the side of the road, and closed the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Nissan Altima
- Lighting 270 complaints
- Air bags 177 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 158 complaints
- Engine 66 complaints
- Suspension 64 complaints
- Body & structure 63 complaints
- Electrical system 56 complaints
- Steering 49 complaints