2015 Nissan Altima Structure Problems
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2015 Nissan Altima, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 58,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “hood latch” (21% of reports).
- 63structure complaints
- 58,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Hood latch: mentioned in 13 of 63 complaints (21%)
- Flew open: mentioned in 5 of 63 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 41 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 63 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Nissan Altima structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Altima | 1 | 14% | — |
| 2024 Altima | 5 | 12% | 80,000 |
| 2022 Altima | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2021 Altima | 1 | 1% | 2,000 |
| 2020 Altima | 6 | 4% | 25,000 |
| 2019 Altima | 6 | 3% | 16,100 |
| 2018 Altima | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2017 Altima | 18 | 5% | 57,150 |
| 2016 Altima | 29 | 5% | 31,005 |
| 2015 Altima | 63 | 7% | 58,000 |
| 2014 Altima | 52 | 5% | 55,000 |
| 2013 Altima | 134 | 6% | 51,475 |
| 2012 Altima | 33 | 8% | 50,000 |
| 2011 Altima | 27 | 11% | 50,000 |
| 2010 Altima | 30 | 8% | 61,000 |
| 2009 Altima | 90 | 6% | 60,000 |
| 2008 Altima | 312 | 30% | 65,550 |
| 2007 Altima | 27 | 6% | 73,752 |
| 2006 Altima | 221 | 27% | 100,360 |
| 2005 Altima | 351 | 32% | 103,000 |
| 2004 Altima | 42 | 15% | 114,000 |
| 2003 Altima | 126 | 14% | 111,000 |
| 2002 Altima | 128 | 12% | 100,000 |
| 2001 Altima | 4 | 3% | 38,005 |
| 2000 Altima | 5 | 3% | 135,350 |
| 1999 Altima | 4 | 5% | 160,000 |
| 1998 Altima | 6 | 5% | 140,000 |
| 1997 Altima | 8 | 7% | 169,000 |
| 1996 Altima | 4 | 4% | — |
| 1995 Altima | 4 | 2% | 41,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit; latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The hood to my car randomly unlatched and smashed my windshield while I was going 30mph.
Got the recall about the hood latch took it to Nissan and had it fixed. My hood latch isn't staying latched now it pops up as I'm driving. and at times the hood latch won't let you open it . Something is wrong with it or the Nissan dealership in Erie Pennsylvania don't know what they are doing.
I am unable to see at night because my headlights are dim but keep passing inspection, and I am afraid I am going to crash... I have complained to my Nissan dealership since the recall was in effect but it has expired and I continuously pass inspection but when I drive at night I have to use high…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Nissan Altimas have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 63 owner complaints about structure for the 2015 Nissan Altima (7% of the 955 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Nissan Altima structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 58,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2015 Nissan Altima?
The most frequent phrase is “hood latch”, in 13 of 63 complaints, followed by “flew open” (5).
Other 2015 Nissan Altima problems
- Exterior Lighting problems (270)
- Air Bags problems (177)
- Power Train problems (161)
- Engine problems (66)
- Suspension problems (64)
- Electrical System problems (56)
See all 2015 Nissan Altima problems or structure problems across all Altima years.