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Nissan Hood Latch and Door Striker Problems Owners Should Know
Hood retention is the repeated concern in these Nissan latch notices, affecting certain 2013-2018 Altimas and 2022 Pathfinders through different defects. The Altima notice describes secondary hood latch corrosion that can cause binding and leave the latch unlatched. The Pathfinder notice instead identifies insufficient welds that may let the secondary hood latch retainer bracket detach. Altima also appears in the door-striker notice covering certain 2025 Altima and Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. That notice concerns improperly welded door strikers that may break. Across these notices, the stated consequences involve a hood or door opening while the vehicle is moving.
Warning signs to watch for
- 2020-05-28 Altima hood latch recall: the secondary latch may bind and remain unlatched when the hood is closed.
- PC840, 2022 Pathfinder hood latch recall: the hood may open if the primary latch is not engaged, obstructing the driver's view.
- PD185/PMA61 door striker recall: a door may open unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these three Nissan latch and linkage notices carries a stop-driving instruction or a park-outside instruction. The 2013-2018 Altima hood latch notice does not tell owners to stop driving. The PC840 notice for the 2022 Pathfinder secondary hood latch bracket likewise does not tell owners to stop driving. The PD185/PMA61 door striker notice covering certain Altima, Sentra, Frontier, and Kicks vehicles also does not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
The Altima hood remedy adds a stronger release spring, a warning label, and an Owner's Manual addendum with secondary-latch lubrication and maintenance instructions. Pathfinder dealers inspect and replace the secondary hood latch bracket as necessary. For PD185/PMA61, dealers replace the door strikers. These remedies are free of charge.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 2 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Nissan Altima and Sentra Doors May Open | high |
| Sep 10, 2021 | Nissan Pathfinder Secondary Hood Latch May Detach | medium |
| May 28, 2020 | Nissan Altima Hood Could Pop Open While Driving | high |
Common questions
What does Nissan change for the Altima hood latch recall?
Dealers install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever and a warning label near the secondary latch. Owners also receive an Owner's Manual addendum card explaining secondary hood latch lubrication and maintenance. The remedy is free of charge.
Which Nissan models appear in the door striker recall?
The January 21, 2026 notice identifies certain 2025 Altima and Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. Improperly welded door strikers may break, allowing a door to open while moving. Dealers replace the door strikers free of charge.
What is the hood latch problem on the 2022 Pathfinder?
The PC840 notice says insufficient welds may allow the secondary hood latch retainer bracket to detach from the front bumper assembly. If the primary latch is not engaged, the hood may open. Dealers inspect and replace the bracket as necessary.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.