The rear control arm on my 2015 Nissan Altima broke after driving over a very small speed bump at ~10-15 MPH. Had this happened at highway speed, my family’s lives could have been at risk. A suspension component should not fail under such ordinary driving conditions. This incident has left me deeply concerned about the safety of my vehicle and the potential danger to other Nissan owners. Similar failures appear to have been reported online, yet I am unaware of a recall covering my vehicle. I urge the federal safety agency to investigate this issue and require a recall if warranted before someone is seriously injured. Please explain what action the federal safety agency has taken or plans to take. I can provide photographs and repair records. Thank you.
2015 Nissan Altima body problems
64 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 58,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 64
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 58,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Body55
- Interior panels: sun visor4
- Interior panels: door1
- Body: hood1
- Body: door1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Altima body problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2015 Nissan Altima body
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V‑040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear passenger door to unlatch and inadvertently open without warning when the window is lowered.
- Risk
- If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will secure the latch-lock cables in the correct position using the new remedy procedure, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7669.
Recall number 18V915000 · Recall details
What 2015 Nissan Altima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The hood to my car randomly unlatched and smashed my windshield while I was going 30mph.
Got the recall about the hood latch took it to Nissan and had it fixed. My hood latch isn't staying latched now it pops up as I'm driving. and at times the hood latch won't let you open it . Something is wrong with it or the Nissan dealership in Erie Pennsylvania don't know what they are doing.
I am unable to see at night because my headlights are dim but keep passing inspection, and I am afraid I am going to crash... I have complained to my Nissan dealership since the recall was in effect but it has expired and I continuously pass inspection but when I drive at night I have to use high beams and can not see a thing. This is my 4th attempt for help. I almost hit a deer the other night. The lights are so dim that it seems that they are not even on..I have to turn my high beams on just to see and I was warned that I can recieve a ticket for driving with high beams on..I went to the Nissan company and they said there was nothing they could because they didn't honor the recall on the headlight assemblies anymore and I would have to pay $1500 to replace them. I'm disabled and can not afford to do that..what else can Nissan do I am getting ready to get rid of this and advise everyone of Nissan practices.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side sun visor independently detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed sun visor. The contact was informed that the driver's side sun visor assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the failure impaired his vision while driving. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Hood latch will not release. Suspect the latch or components under the hood, similar to other Nissan Altima's that were recalled for same issue, failed similarly and now repairs and or quick access to engine bay in the event of an emergency is impossible without first repairing the latch and components involved. Called Nissan dealership they said some Nissan Altima's had been recalled for the same issue, but not mine. No indication of failure until owner attempted to open the hood. Hood had opened up till the last service at a Nissan dealership. Scheduled repair at a Nissan dealership at my own expense since it isn't covered under recalls like other Nissan Altima's.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the hood opened unexpectedly. The contact steered to the side of the road where the passenger slammed the hood down to latch the hood securely. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the hood latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure caused damage to the fenders and the hood. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated the door panels, and the sunroof was leaking water and the floor panel would be drenched with water. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the sunroof drain to be drained. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact had the vehicle repaired a third time. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 60-65 MPH, the sun visor independently lowered, obstructing the contact’s view. The contact attempted to place the sun visor back in the upright position but was unable to. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed that the failure was a normal occurrence. The sun visor had not been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
When driving the car the hood flew up damaging the hood, windshield, and corner of the top fenders
Questions about the 2015 Nissan Altima body
Does the 2015 Nissan Altima have body problems?
Owners have filed 64 complaints about the body of the 2015 Nissan Altima, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2015 Nissan Altima body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 58,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Nissan Altima body?
Yes, 1 recall: 18V915000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Altima have the most body problems?
The Nissan Altima model years with the most body complaints are 2005 (351 complaints), 2008 (312 complaints) and 2006 (221 complaints).
Other 2015 Nissan Altima problems
Lights 270Airbags 177Transmission 161Engine 66Suspension 64Electrical 56Steering 48Locks 44Acceleration 38Visibility 31Fuel system 28Brakes 26Wheels 17Driver assistance 11Seat belts 10Seats 4Tires 1
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