The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the hood unexpectedly opened and struck the front windshield. The failure caused windshield glass shards to fly into the contact's eyes. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and called the insurance company, which dispatched a tow truck to the location. The contact was waiting for the ambulance to arrive to receive medical attention. While waiting for the ambulance and tow truck to arrive, the contact researched and discovered that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the contact had not received the recall notification. 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 unknown.
2017 Nissan Altima locks problems
14 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 72,465. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 72,465
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Hood: latch8
- Doors: latch1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Altima locks problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2017 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: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.
- Risk
- If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 17V040000 · Recall details
What 2017 Nissan Altima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the hood unexpectedly opened and struck and cracked the windshield. Additionally, the driver’s and passenger’s side fenders were damaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,217.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linnkages) for the hood latch and was taken to the dealer, who completed the remedy on June 3, 2025. After the remedy had been completed, while decelerating and coming to a stop at approximately 20 MPH, the hood of the vehicle suddenly lifted, hitting the windshield, causing it to fracture in many places, with some pieces of glass completely detaching. The rear-view mirror had detached as a result. The contact received many cuts from the glass. The contact contacted the police and later filed a police report. The vehicle was towed to a friend's home. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who had not diagnosed the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 242,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact called the local dealer, but they failed to respond. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, it was discovered that the hood could not be opened. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who confirmed that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency recall campaign number 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, no repairs were performed. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 78,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 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. Cedar park nissan (2121 s bell blvd, cedar park, tx 78613, (512) 620-7200) was contacted by phone and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer 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. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 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 not yet available. An unknown dealer was contacted in regard to the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 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. Shorty after receiving the notification, the vehicle was parked and the contact noticed that the hood had independently opened. The vehicle was taken to glendale nissan (484 e north ave., glendale heights, il 60139; (630) 469-6100) where it was confirmed that the part was 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 failure mileage was approximately 58,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the hood inadvertently unlatched and opened, striking the front windshield and causing a visibility hazard for the driver. During the incidence, the driver lost control of the steering and drove off the roadway before coming to a stop. The vehicle was driven to portsmouth nissan located at 120 spaulding turnpike, portsmouth, nh 03801. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was included the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was 38,000.
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Questions about the 2017 Nissan Altima locks
Does the 2017 Nissan Altima have locks problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the locks of the 2017 Nissan Altima, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2017 Nissan Altima locks problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 72,465 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Nissan Altima locks?
Yes, 2 recalls: 20V315000, 17V040000. 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 2017 Nissan Altima problems
Transmission 133Airbags 74Acceleration 41Engine 41Electrical 28Brakes 19Lights 19Body 18Fuel system 18Steering 16Driver assistance 11Suspension 11Seats 5Seat belts 4Wheels 4Visibility 3Tires 1
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