2015 NISSAN ALTIMA Structurebody Problems
53 NHTSA complaints on file
All Structurebody Complaints — Page 2
CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW IN LATE APRIL 2015. WHEN I OPENED THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE FOR THE FIRST TIME, I NOTICED THERE WAS RUST IN THE SPOT WELDS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TRUNK. FRONT BUMPER ALSO STARTED TO POP OUT ON BOTH SIDES AFTER DRIVING IT THE FIRST DAY AND IS RUBBING AND PEELING PAINT FROM FRAME OF VEHICLE. REAR WINDSHIELD WAS PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT WITH A LARGE GAP TO THE RIGHT. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE. FRONT FASCIA MISALIGNED FROM FACTORY AND RUST EATING AWAY AT MAIN FRAME OF VEHICLE DESPITE THERE BEING NO SCRATCHES OR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. BOTH SIDE SKIRTS MISALIGNED. ALL DOORS SIGNIFICANTLY MISALIGNED FROM FACTORY. POWER STEERING WHINES AND TRANSMISSION GROANS AND SHIFTS ERRATICALLY. CAR DOES NOT DRIVE STRAIGHT AT SPEEDS 55+ AND WANDERS BETWEEN LANES. IT TAKES MUCH EFFORT TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT. TRUNK LID NOT...
THE VEHICLE "HIGH CENTERED" AT VARIOUS PLACES ON SPEED HUMPS, SOME OF WHICH REQUIRED BACKING UP TO SPARE WORSE AFFECTS. EARLY DAMAGE IS INEVITABLE, AND UNSAFE, AND COSTLY. FREQUENTLY THE VEHICLE SCRAPES AT PARKING BARRIERS AND CURBS. IN NO WAY CAN IT BE DRIVEN ON A PASTURE ROAD OF RUTS AND CENTER RIDGED ELEVATIONS, BOTH FOR "HIGH CENTERING" AND CATCHING PLANT LIFE ON FIRE DUE TO DRAGGING THE VEHICLE BOTTOM ON THE CENTER RIDGE. THE REAR CAMERA IS MORE DISTRACTING THAN BENEFICIAL, SINCE ABOUT FIVE VIEWS MUST BE MADE WHEN MOVING IN REVERSE, AND THE CAMERA VIEW, THE 6TH, IS SO INCONCLUSIVE.
I AM UNABLE TO CLOSE THE HOOD OF MY CAR COMPLETELY. THE HOOD LATCH IS LOOSE AT ALL TIMES AND I AM UNABLE TO USE THE "OPEN HOOD" BUTTON ON THE INTERIOR. I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM NISSAN. HOWEVER, WHEN I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR IT'S FIRST SERVICE APPOINTMENT AT EDISON NISSAN DEALERSHIP (04/21/2015), THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPORTED THAT THE RECALL WAS ADDRESSED AND SERVICED. TODAY ON 08/10/2015, THE HOOD POPPED OPEN AND I AM UNABLE TO CLOSE IT. I HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP TO SET UP A REPAIR, BUT NO SERVICE MANAGERS OR STORE MANAGERS WERE AVAILABLE TO DISCUSS MY CONCERNS AND THE REPRESENTATIVE WAS UNABLE TO SET UP A COURTESY LOANER CAR FOR ME TOMORROW, WHICH WOULD ALLOW ME TO DROP OFF MY CAR FOR REPAIR AND STILL GET TO WORK.
Other 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA Problem Areas
Exterior Lighting
242 complaints
Air Bags
169 complaints
Power Train
157 complaints
Unknown Or Other
91 complaints
Engine
66 complaints
Suspension
55 complaints
Electrical System
53 complaints
Steering
48 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
36 complaints
Visibilitywiper
26 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
25 complaints
Service Brakes
25 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
20 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
20 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
19 complaints
Wheels
16 complaints
Seat Belts
10 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
7 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Structureinterior Panelssun Visor
4 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
4 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsbulbs
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationdriver
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Otheri Am Not Sure
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalcvt
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structureinterior Panelsdoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint