While driving at regular road speeds, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic safety component failure. The primary hood latch disengaged, and the secondary safety backup latch failed to catch or secure the hood. This caused the hood to violently slam completely open against the front windshield without warning, instantly and totally obscuring forward vision while the vehicle was in motion. This failure created an immediate, extreme crash risk for the vehicle occupants and other drivers on the road. Prior to the incident, there were absolutely no warning lamps, dashboard messages, or audible symptoms indicating a problem with either latch mechanism. The failed latch mechanism and the damaged vehicle have been safely preserved and are fully available for a complete inspection upon request. At this time, the vehicle has not yet been inspected or reproduced by a dealer, independent service center, the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives, as the failure just occurred. This vehicle model and year are direct subjects of the federal safety agency Recall Campaign Number 20V‑315 for this exact dangerous secondary latch defect, and the vehicle suffered the precise catastrophic safety failure detailed in that federal manufacturer safety bulletin. ]
2018 Nissan Altima locks problems
12 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Hood: latch4
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Altima locks problems in other years
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
Related investigations
Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls
the federal safety agency is opening this audit query to investigate whether The Hertz Corporation (Hertz) has complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Safety Act). The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a rental company shall not rent a vehicle subject to a safety recall unless the recall remedy has been performed. 49 U.S.C. § 30120(i).the federal safety agency is in receipt of information that indicates Hertz rented vehicles to customers without having performed required recall repairs. Accordingly, we are opening this audit query to seek additional information concerning this issue.
AQ22003
What 2018 Nissan Altima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the hood latch inadvertently unlatched, and the hood raised up and fell onto the windshield and cracked the windshield. The contact was able to drive a short distance to the residence. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the windshield was replaced. The contact stated that she was informed by the Insurance provider that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the contact never received the recall notification letter. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
2018 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regard to hood latch safety recall.
The contact owns a 2018 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. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted two dealers Route 46 Nissan (440 US-46, Totowa, NJ 07512) and another dealer but was informed by both dealers that parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 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. Rockland nissan service (608 ny-303, blauvelt, ny 10913, (845) 358-4010) was contacted and 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 contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 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 called coral springs nissan (9350 w. Atlantic blvd, coral springs, fl 33071, (954)388-2344) 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan altima. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called greenville nissan (3615 s memorial dr, greenville, nc 27834, (252) 756-1738) where it was confirmed that the part was not 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 2018 nissan altima. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v315000(latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called new city nissan (2295 n king st, honolulu, hi 96819, (808) 524-9111) 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 contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 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. Sheridan nissan (114 s dupont hwy, new castle, de 19720) was contacted by phone 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan altima. The contact stated that while his wife was driving, a vibration and shaking occurred coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer jim click nissan located at 800 w. Auto mall, tucson, az 85705, was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v315000 (structure) however, the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,100.
Questions about the 2018 Nissan Altima locks
Does the 2018 Nissan Altima have locks problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the locks of the 2018 Nissan Altima, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2018 Nissan Altima locks problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Nissan Altima locks?
Yes, 1 recall: 20V315000. 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 2018 Nissan Altima problems
Brakes 49Electrical 37Airbags 36Driver assistance 27Transmission 24Engine 14Lights 13Steering 12Acceleration 11Suspension 4Body 3Seat belts 3Seats 3Visibility 3Fuel system 2Tires 1Wheels 1
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