The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the hood unlatched, rose, and cracked the windshield. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.
2014 Nissan Altima locks problems
31 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000.
- owner complaints
- 31
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
- Hood: latch12
At what mileage
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Nissan Altima locks problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2014 Nissan Altima locks
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 20V315000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
- Risk
- If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- These vehicles were previously included in recalls 14V‑565 and 15V‑116, however the previous remedy plan may not have been performed consistently to remove the safety risk. To correct this issue, Nissan will re-notify all affected owners and dealers will replace the hood latch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 14V‑565 and 15V‑116.
Recall number 16V029000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
- Risk
- If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will be instructed to modify the bend angle of the hood actuation lever to eliminate potential interference with the hood inner panel. In addition, dealers will clean and lubricate the latch joint as needed. If significant corrosion is observed, the latch assembly will be replaced. This repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V‑565.
Recall number 15V116000 · Recall details
What 2014 Nissan Altima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the recall repair was not completed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the hood opened by wind flow. The contact stated that the hood latches and the frame under the windshield had been crimped and bent by the hood. The contact stated that the dealer had not diagnosed the vehicle and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 193,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the front driver's and passenger's side doors intermittently failed to open as needed. Additionally, the front driver's and passenger's side seat belt sensors failed to chime when the seat belts were not securely fastened. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the hood failed to securely latch closed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the VIN was not covered under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed contact about the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. The contact stated the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the hood of the vehicle suddenly unlatched, causing significant damages to the hood and roof of the vehicle and shattering the front windshield. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the hood inadvertently flew open while driving. The inadvertent opening caused damage to the hood. The contact pulled off the highway and securely latched the hood. The contact then drove the vehicle safely to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the hood inadvertently opened and hit and cracked the windshield on the passenger’s side. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and closed the hood. There were no injuries sustained. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the hood was bent and would no longer open as needed. The contact became aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the primary hood latch inadvertently released, causing the windshield to crack, and denting the hood and fenders. The check engine and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened, but the contact had not heard from the manufacturer since. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) which was associated with the VIN. However, the contact never received notification of the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 203,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. Benson nissan (1100 n pine st, spartanburg, sc 29303) was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted daytona nissan (950 n tomoka farms rd, daytona beach, fl 32124, (386) 478-4019) and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.*dt consumer sold the vehicle.
Questions about the 2014 Nissan Altima locks
Does the 2014 Nissan Altima have locks problems?
Owners have filed 31 complaints about the locks of the 2014 Nissan Altima, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2014 Nissan Altima locks problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Nissan Altima locks?
Yes, 3 recalls: 20V315000, 16V029000, 15V116000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Altima have the most locks problems?
The Nissan Altima model years with the most locks complaints are 2013 (60 complaints), 2015 (44 complaints) and 2014 (31 complaints).
Other 2014 Nissan Altima problems
Lights 299Transmission 209Airbags 208Suspension 132Engine 80Electrical 71Steering 58Body 52Brakes 28Acceleration 27Fuel system 25Visibility 25Driver assistance 19Seats 14Wheels 13Seat belts 9Tires 1
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