10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,401 miles

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problem #15

Feb 142023

Altima

  • 137,287 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the hood latch assembly failed to secure causing damage to the windshield. As a result, he lost visibility and crashed into a guardrail. There were no warning lights illuminated. A police report was not filed. There were no reported injuries. The air bags did not deploy. The contact closed the hood and secured it closed using a rope he had in the vehicle. The vehicle was still drivable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who sent an inspector, and informed him the additional repairs were at his expense. The manufacturer was unsure if the vehicle was going to be repaired free of charge or at the contacts expense. The local dealer towed the vehicle back to his residence without notice but in separate parts and the hood latch was missing. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). The failure mileage was approximately 137,287.

- Deer Park, NY, USA

problem #14

May 062023

Altima

  • 121,090 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the hood unexpectedly opened. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,090.

- Stamford, CT, USA

problem #13

Feb 282023

Altima

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and a secondary hood latch was installed; however, the failure recurred, causing the windshield to crack with a malfunctioning unknown interior light. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- Hiram, GA, USA

problem #12

Apr 102022

Altima

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the hood unlatched, opened, and struck the windshield. The contact stated that the windshield was cracked and was partially broken with shattered pieces falling off. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off. The contact stated upon attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact's friends arrived at the scene and assisted the contact in jumpstarting the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the hood was severely bent and would not properly close. The vehicle was then taken to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. A case was opened. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle would be repaired at his expense. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

- Mansfield, TX, USA

problem #11

Jul 232021

Altima

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Geneva, AL, USA

problem #10

Jun 142021

Altima

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #9

May 032021

Altima

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that after taking her vehicle to #1 cochran Nissan cranberry (22030 perry hwy, zelienople, pa 16063) as a trade-in, she was informed that the trade would not be accepted since NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) was still unrepaired. The contact was also made aware by the dealer that the part to do the recall repair was still unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Coshocton, OH, USA

problem #8

Apr 072021

Altima

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact was informed about NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact never received the recall notification letter. The vehicle was taken to gainesville Nissan (3915 N main St, gainesville, fl 32609) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that there was no record of him owning the vehicle. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

problem #7

May 282020

Altima

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. No dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the issue however informed the contact the remedy to do the repair was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Odessa, TX, USA

problem #6

Jul 012020

Altima

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Nissan of North augusta located at 5590 jefferson davis hwy, beech island, SC 29842 was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- North Augusta, SC, USA

problem #5

Jun 012020

Altima 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called and took the vehicle to crowley Nissan (1451 farmington ave, bristol, ct 06010), and was informed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided a case number. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bristol, CT, USA

problem #4

Dec 012019

Altima

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 18V915000 (structure, latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #3

May 282020

Altima 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the recall notice stated that the remedy would be available mid year 2021. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #2

Jul 212020

Altima

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Easton, PA, USA

problem #1

Sep 282018

Altima

  • 50,635 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that when locking the doors manually, the rear driver side door would not lock. The contact mentioned that the lock was stuck. In addition, both rear windows would not go down completely. The vehicle was taken to larry H miller Nissan san bernardino (735 West showcase drive S, san bernardino, ca 92408, (877) 941-3647) where the contact was informed that there was an electrical failure. The cause of the failures was not determined, but the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made ware of the failures. The failure mileage was 50,635.

- San Bernardino, CA, USA