2013 Nissan Altima Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 229 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Nissan Altima, about 10% of all complaints that year, with 12 crashes, 3 fires, and 11 injuries reported. Four related recalls cover hood latch defects, and median mileage at failure was 44,000.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 229
- 10% of 2,312
- Crashes reported
- 12
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 11
- Median mileage
- 44,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Hood suddenly detaches or flies open while driving at highway speed, striking the windshield and blocking visibility.
- Secondary hood latch binds and fails to hold the hood after the primary latch releases, matching the pattern described in the related recalls.
- Owners report the hood opening led to loss of control and collisions with barricades, guardrails, or other vehicles.
- Some owners state the vehicle had not yet received the hood latch recall remedy when the failure occurred.
When 2013 Nissan Altima body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 26, 2012, latest Sep 21, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Nissan Altima
- NHTSA 20V315000May 28, 2020Structure & Body1,831,818 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
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 OwnerÂs 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.
- NHTSA 16V029000Jan 22, 2016Structure & Body846,000 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
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.
- NHTSA 15V116000Feb 27, 2015Structure & Body625,400 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
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.
- NHTSA 14V565000Sep 15, 2014Structure & Body220,423 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to February 28, 2013. In the affected vehicles, interference between the hood inner panel and the secondary latch lever, in combination with debris and corrosion, may cause the secondary hood latch to 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 on October 20, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Structure & Body complaints by Altima model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2013 Nissan Altima have a hood latch recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists four recalls covering 2013-2018 Altima hood latches (campaigns 14V565000, 15V116000, 16V029000, and 20V315000), addressing binding secondary latches and hood release lever issues.
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Altima?
- NHTSA lists 229 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Altima, which is about 10% of the 2,312 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 44,000 miles for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Altima.
- Were there any injuries linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA-reported Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Altima include 12 crashes, 3 fires, and 11 injuries.