2005 Nissan Altima: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Jun 25, 2023 · Airbags, Fuel system · NY

When I was in an accident in 2006 Airbags did not open. I worry about valve cap and if it is safe. Other this when opening my door Door handle are defected and breaking off. I never had a car where door handles break. I would like assistance with these issues. Thank you. [XXX]-Customer INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed May 2, 2018 · 107,800 miles · TX

Over two months ago my grandson opened the outside driver side door of my nissan altima and the handle came off in his hand. The car was parked in my driveway. My son checked for recalls and said there where no recalls, even though he found that this had happened to other owners. He also found the prices for fixing with a dealer or other mechanic. After a few days of driving the vehicle without the handle being fixed, it occurred to me that this could be a safety hazard. If I were in an accident and passed out no one could open the door in a timely manner to remove me or others (if it was a passenger door) from the vehicle. I called nissan headquarters and filed a case a day or so later. I received a call within a day or two and explained the situation and my concerns but I was told the vehicle is too many months out of warranty and too many miles out of warranty. I explained problem and the safety concerns but nothing made a difference. I told the first agent who initially took my case, when asked what nissan could do for me, I said give me a discount on the repair/replacement of outside driver side door handle. A couple of weeks later I received an email survey from nissan headquarters and again expressed my concern regarding safety and also the concerns I recently had regarding the nissan dealership I had been dealing with since I originally purchased the car brand new from this particular dealer. I have not heard any more from nissan headquarters in more than a month. My son did glue the handle back for me, but just recently it came off again. I may need to have it professionally repaired. In order to get into the vehicle, I must unlock it with the remote (I think that is what it is called) and let the window down and reach in to open the door. After holding the door handle in my hand, I believe it is just made of plastic.

Filed Mar 7, 2017 · Body · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the exterior front driver side door handle fractured and prevented the contact from entering the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2015 · Body, Locks · NY · 1 injury

2005 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to defective rear door handles. *smd the consumer stated both rear door handles snapped off in feburary. The consumer stated the first time the door handle failed, her son was inured. *jb updated 09/10/15

Filed Feb 13, 2015 · Body · 90,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While the vehicle was parked, the passenger side door handle fractured while attempting to open the door. The failure recurred in cold weather. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Nov 23, 2009 · Locks · 82,000 miles · IN

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.

Filed Jan 15, 2009 · Locks · 30,000 miles · MI

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.