CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2015 Nissan Altima shows multiple problem trends, continuing the poor reputation of the 2013 & 2014 Altima, prompting us to give it our "Beware of the Clunker" badge.

Owners are complaining about transmission problems related to the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).

2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,018 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

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2015 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #15

Jul 312023

Altima

  • 153,118 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood opened abruptly and hit the windshield. The windshield cracked and the hood was damaged. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,126.

- Williamsburg, VA, USA

problem #14

Nov 232022

Altima

  • 93,336 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood latch inadvertently disengaged. The contact then stated that two days later she received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches, Locks, Linkages). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the hood latch was replaced; however, the failure recurred. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the latch unlatched, and the hood flew up and cracked the windshield. The dome light was knocked out of position. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was no repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,336.

- Connellsville, PA, USA

problem #13

Oct 212022

Altima

  • 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood unexpectedly opened, striking the roof, front windshield, and two front fenders. The vehicle veered off the roadway and was swiped by several bushes and trees. No injuries were sustained. An independent mechanic was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The mechanic related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) which included the VIN. The contact had not yet received notification. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

- East Patchogue, NY, USA

problem #12

Jun 132022

Altima

  • 85,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the hood was unlatched and flew upward. The hood, fenders, and roof of the vehicle were damaged. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and closed the hood. The contact called the dealer and was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact had been informed of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

- Fall River, MA, USA

problem #11

Jul 212020

Altima

  • 49,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to mike rezi Nissan atlanta (2551 the nalley way, atlanta, ga 30360) and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Clarkston, GA, USA

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problem #10

Sep 092020

Altima

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 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 that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Salinas, CA, USA

problem #9

May 282020

Altima

  • 0 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact called the auto nation Nissan dealer located in chandler, Arizona and it was confirmed that the parts were 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 and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #8

Aug 022020

Altima

  • 61,820 miles
The contact called for a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact received the recall notification July twenty third two thousand twenty. The contact stated that the vehicle engine light was illuminated and the contact was unable to open the hood to have a personal a mechanic to inspect the engine light illumination, and the contact took the vehicle to an unknown dealer to assist with the hood lock, however the dealer was unable to explain to the contact how to open the vehicle hood. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the personal mechanic for the engine inspection and the mechanic was unable to unlatch the hood therefore, the vehicle engine light illumination was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61,820.

- Mount Rainier, MD, USA

problem #7

Jul 302020

Altima

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 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 contact was informed that the remedy part would be available in mid 2021. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts unavailable.

- New Bedford, MA, USA

problem #6

Jul 282020

Altima

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2015 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 dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Englewood, FL, USA

problem #5

Mar 052020

Altima

  • 77,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the hood latch detached independently and caused the hood to impact the windshield. The windshield sustained a crack in the center and spread to both sides of the windshield. The contact stated the hood was also dented. The vehicle was taken to an auto body shop where the windshield was replaced. A dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 16V029000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.

- Bayside, NY, USA

problem #4

Jul 242018

Altima

  • 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the rear driver's side child safety lock failed to release. The contact also stated that the rear driver's side window failed to go completely down. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (avondale Nissan, 10305 w papago fwy, avondale, AZ 85323, 877-921-9601), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and opened case number: 32216717. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 109,000.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #3

Jun 132016

Altima

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V244000 (air bags) and 15V116000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact was unable to determine when the dealer would be able to schedule a repair appointment. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Copperhill, TN, USA

problem #2

May 242016

Altima

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V029000 (latches/links/linkages); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was advised of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Corinth, MS, USA

problem #1

Jan 312016

Altima

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the hood unlatched independently. The entire windshield shattered and small pieces of glass emitted inside of the vehicle. The hood lid was completely damaged and both arm lift supports fractured. There were no injuries. The vehicle was maneuvered safely to the side of the road. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V029000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

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