2015 Nissan Altima Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 110 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Nissan Altima, 12% of all complaints that year, tied to 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Five related recalls cover hood and rear door latch problems, with median failure mileage at 61,410 miles.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 110
- 12% of 953
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 61,410 mi
- Related recalls
- 5
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Hood latch fails to fully close or release, sometimes recurring even after dealer repair or recall service.
- Hood pops open or flies up unexpectedly while driving, causing loss of visibility, scratches, or a cracked windshield.
- Rear passenger door latch or lock cable malfunctions, letting the door unlock or open on its own while parked or driving.
- Some owners report the vehicle catching fire, with smoke noticed near the hood area before the fire started.
- Owners describe difficulty accessing the engine bay for routine service because the hood latch will not release.
When 2015 Nissan Altima body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 26, 2015, latest Mar 29, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2015 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 18V915000Dec 19, 2018Structure & Body341,003 vehicles
Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit
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.
- NHTSA 17V040000Jan 18, 2017Structure & Body341,005 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
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.
- 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.
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
- Is the 2015 Nissan Altima hood latch a common problem?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 110 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Altima, 12% of all complaints filed for that year, and hood latch failure is a recurring theme in the sample complaints.
- Does the 2015 Nissan Altima have a hood latch recall?
- Yes. Recalls 15V116000, 16V029000, and 20V315000 address secondary hood latch binding and release spring strength on the 2015 Altima.
- Are there other recalls tied to Structure & Body issues on the 2015 Altima?
- Yes. Recalls 17V040000 and 18V915000 cover improperly routed rear door latch/lock cables on 2015-2017 Altima vehicles.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2015 Altima?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 61,410 miles for Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Altima.
- Have Structure & Body complaints caused crashes or fires on the 2015 Altima?
- NHTSA records 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury linked to Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Altima.