I parked my car, I tried to exit my automobile. The front driver side door would not open, the handle being very loose. I had to climb over the console and exit the passenger side of the auto. At 82 years of age, this maneuver was something certainly not expected. After exiting the car, I tried the driver side door from the outside, the door opened. I drove the car to the Nissan service center. The service employee said that he has seen this happen about 3 or 4 times and that it was a poorly designed This interior. He quoted me a price of $500 to $600 to fix the problem. I would hate to think of my husband who has arthritis as well as circulatory problems being in this situation. God forbid if someone had to exit the car in an emergency. I wouldn't want to think of being trapped in this vehicle if an emergency exit was warranted.
2014 Nissan Altima: doors won't lock, open or latch
7 of the 1,114 complaints about the 2014 Nissan Altima describe doors won't lock, open or latch.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- recalls
- 3
Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact stated that the front driver's and front passenger's side door latches became defective and needed to be replaced. The contact had taken the vehicle to fred anderson nissan of raleigh (9225 glenwood ave, raleigh, nc 27617) twice to have both door latches replaced under warranty. The contact stated that the dealer acknowledged that there was a failure with the door latches however, a recall was not placed on the vehicle for the door latches. A mechanic explained to the contact that the two clips inside the door loosened over time which caused the door latches to become defective. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.*dt
Driver door handle piece snapped last night and can no longer open the door from the inside. Only the outside.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the power door locks operated independently by unlocking and locking. The contact stated that the failure occurred while turning the steering wheel or driving over a bump in the road. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. After the failure, the door opening warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Suddenly 3 of the 4 doors will not open from the inside, causing an unsafe situation that 3 people can not exit the vehicle in the case of a collision or vehicle fire!
The inside door handles seem to brake very easily because they are made of plastic that holds the cable in place. I've been on line and there are many complaints on this happening. It is a safety if you can't get out of your car without rolling down your window.what if you were to get in a car accident and could not get out of your car. I have less then 18000 miles on my car I got the car bran new. This probably needs to be fixed. Thanks [xxx] . Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The interior door handle of the driver's door abruptly stopped working in the morning while out running errands. I pulled into a parking space and turned off the vehicle then attempted to exit but the door handle would not open the car door. I feared I would be trapped inside the car. I managed to climb over the console and exit through the front passenger door. I have spoken to a service tech at the nissan dealership where I purchased the vehicle and he informed me this has happened to other nissan vehicles as well. He further stated it will cost approximately $1,000 out of my own pocket to repair the handle. This is a product liability issue which clearly presents a serious safety hazard.
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 2014 Nissan Altima door locks
Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 2014 Nissan Altima?
7 of 1,114 owner complaints about the 2014 Nissan Altima (1%) mention doors won't lock, open or latch. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2014 Nissan Altima?
There are 3 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2014 Nissan Altima
Headlights 286Ball joint 106Airbag light 105CVT failure 71Transmission failure 71Stalling 59Jerking 41Check engine light 39Shudder 26Hesitation 25No deployment 22Grinding brakes 16Loss of power 13Pulling 11Whining noise 10Harsh shifting 9Slipping 9Screen failure 7Windshield crack 7Knocking 6Fire or smoke 6Won't start 6ABS 5Key fob 5Won't shift 5Sunroof shattered 5
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