2018 Nissan Altima latches/locks/linkages problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2018 Nissan Altima — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 17, 2026
“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…”
filed Jun 18, 2024
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
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Altima | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 Altima | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 Altima | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Altima | 14 | 4% |
| 2016 Altima | 22 | 4% |
| 2015 Altima | 44 | 5% |
| 2014 Altima | 31 | 3% |
| 2013 Altima | 60 | 3% |
| 2012 Altima | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 Altima | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 Altima | 3 | 0% |
| 2008 Altima | 7 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.