2013 Nissan Altima Latch Problems
- 29
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 29 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 17 records
- hood latch · 14 records
- notified failure · 12 records
- latches locks · 11 records
- locks linkages · 10 records
- approximately hood · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Latch
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 65 mph, the hood flew open without warning and cracked the windshield. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent body shop. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The contact sustained minor injuries, which did not require medical attention. The contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages). The…
1 injury
ODI 11265746
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving at an unknown speed, the hood opened. The contact managed to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road safely, secure the hood, and continue driving to his destination. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer stated that the contact could take the vehicle to any…
ODI 11220577
Latch
I was driving approximately 75 mph on the highway when the hood flew open. I was able to safely pull over and close the hood. Upon inspection i sawthe roof, fenders and hood were damaged as a result. I was not able to close the hood all the way so i used a cable to tie down the hood while i drove it to the dealership.
ODI 11098421
Latch
Driving at 40 mph and hood flew open and crashed into windshield - bent both panels on either side on car and of course cracked the windshield
ODI 11089075
Latch · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving approximately 75 mph, the hood independently opened and damaged the windshield and roof. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was driven away by the contact. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that she had to pay for the…
Crash reported
ODI 11048870
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle's hood popped open and struck the windshield. The contact was able to steer the vehicle to the emergency lane. The contact stated that the incident previously occurred on another occasion. A dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 90,220.
ODI 11046406
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 70 mph, the hood latch released independently. As a result, the hood collided into the windshield. The contact sustained neck, head, shoulder, and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front bumper cover, combination lamp, hood (panel, underside, hinge…
1 injury
ODI 10926676
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving various speeds, the hood flew open and damaged the windshield. The hood and quarter panels were also damaged and need to be replaced. The contact was informed of nhtsa campaign number: 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages) after the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
ODI 10904521
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the hood latch warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages) by rosen nissan of madison (2510 w beltline hwy, madison, wi 53713, [redacted]); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the hood latch warning indicator was still illuminated after…
ODI 11208913
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 75 mph, the hood latch activated independently. As a result, the hood opened. The contact had to fasten the hood with a twine to prevent the hood from opening independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 14v565000 (latches/locks/linkages). The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer,…
ODI 10915229
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving approximately 45 mph, the hood of the vehicle released, cracked the windshield, and detached the finders. The contact parked the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact notified the dealer where a vin search was performed. The dealer informed the contact of three open recalls on the vehicle; however, nhtsa campaign number: 14v565000…
ODI 10817025
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 10 mph, the safety latch on the hood of the vehicle fractured and caused the hood to fly up. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 46,000. ...updated 02/19/16 *bf the consumer was informed the latch broke, there was some damage to the hood of the vehicle. Updated 02/24/16.*jb
ODI 10807498
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 40 mph, the hood inadvertently opened and damaged the roof and hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v029000 (latches/lock/linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10845806
Air Bags · Latch
2013 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle airbag recall and primary hood latch issues. *smd the consumer stated the air bag was not working properly. According to the owner's manual, the light was suppose to come on and then go off, to shoe that it was working properly. The consumer was informed the hood latch had been oiled. *jb
ODI 10806933
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 45 mph, the hood unlatched independently, struck the windshield and remained in the upright position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000. Updated 02/05/16*lj the c onsumer stated the problem was corrected. Updated 04/05/16.*jb
ODI 10783206
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 50 mph, the hood detached. As a result, the contact crashed into concrete barricades. The contact was not injured and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v565000 and 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was…
Crash reported
ODI 10865403
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 45 mph, the hood unlatched without warning and impacted the windshield causing damages to the roof and sun roof, and the windshield glass cracked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the secondary hood latch failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vehicle had previously been repaired under nhtsa…
ODI 10806319
Latch · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the hood of the vehicle unlatched. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v116000 (latches,locks,linkage). The failure mileage was approximately 74,555. Updated 8/10/15*cn updated 02/09/16 *jb
ODI 10721656
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving approximately 40 mph, the hood unlatched and struck the windshield of the vehicle without warning. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road and push the hood back into place. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
ODI 10717268
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While traveling at an unknown rate of speed, the hood latch failed and caused the hood to smash into the windshield. As a result, the front area of the vehicle was damaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who repaired the body damages and the hood latch. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v116000 (latches/locks/linkages).…
ODI 10714979
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving various speeds up an incline, the front hood unlatched independently in an open position. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v116000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
ODI 10714365
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the hood unlatched and struck the windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.
ODI 10684180
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for a manufacturer recall concerning the hood latch. The dealer stated that the vehicle was repaired for the recall. While driving 60 mph, the hood latch fractured and caused extensive damage. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who further inspected the hood latch and stated that it was not replaced.…
ODI 10820532
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While traveling approximately 30 mph, the hood latch fractured and released without warning. As a result, the passenger and driver side fenders sustained damages. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
ODI 10648470
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving approximately 30 mph, the hood of the vehicle erroneously unlatched and opened. The failure obstructed the driver's vision and created extensive body damage to the vehicle. During the failure, the secondary latch also malfunctioned and allowed the hood to open. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10640754