2013 Nissan Altima latches/locks/linkages problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2013 Nissan Altima — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the hood slightly opened and was flapping. The contact pulled into a gas station. The vehicle was taken back to NTB Tire & Service Center, where the hood was forcefully pushed closed. The contact was able…”
filed Mar 6, 2025
“The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood opened independently. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or…”
filed Oct 2, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood…Campaign 20V315000 · May 28, 2020
- In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched…Campaign 16V029000 · Jan 22, 2016
- In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched…Campaign 15V116000 · Feb 27, 2015
- In the affected vehicles, interference between the hood inner panel and the secondary…Campaign 14V565000 · Sep 15, 2014
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Altima | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 Altima | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 Altima | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Altima | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 Altima | 14 | 4% |
| 2016 Altima | 22 | 4% |
| 2015 Altima | 44 | 5% |
| 2014 Altima | 31 | 3% |
| 2012 Altima | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 Altima | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 Altima | 3 | 0% |
| 2008 Altima | 7 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.