Nissan Door Lock Defect Investigation

By Bruno OrtegaProduct Defect

Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating reports of a door lock defect in Nissan vehicles that may pose serious safety risks and were allegedly concealed from consumers for years.

What’s the Door Lock Defect Problem?

Owners and lessees of 2013–2025 Nissan Altima, 2014–2025 Nissan Rogue, and 2013–2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles are reporting a defect in the vehicles’ power door lock actuator systems. When the defect manifests, doors may:

  • Fail to unlock, trapping occupants inside the vehicle;

  • Fly open while driving, risking passenger ejection and accidents;

  • Unlock unexpectedly, increasing the risk of theft or unauthorized entry.

Despite widespread complaints, Nissan has allegedly failed to disclose the issue or provide adequate repairs.

Why This Matters

Drivers and passengers rely on power locks for safety and security. A malfunctioning lock system puts lives at risk, particularly in emergencies like crashes or fires where quick exit is critical. Consumers may:

  • Be placed in life-threatening situations due to doors failing to open or staying closed;

  • Overpay for vehicles they believed were safe and well-engineered;

  • Be forced to pay out-of-pocket for repairs that Nissan refuses to cover;

  • Suffer diminished resale value of their vehicle due to the defect.

What May Be Unlawful

Selling or leasing vehicles with defective door lock systems, while marketing them as safe and failing to disclose known hazards, may violate:

  • State consumer protection laws;

  • False advertising statutes;

  • Warranty obligations;

  • Laws against fraud by omission and unjust enrichment.

Have You Owned or Leased a 2013–2025 Nissan Altima, Rogue, or Sentra?

You may have a legal claim if:

  • You purchased or leased one of the affected vehicles;

  • Your vehicle experienced, or is at risk of, a power door lock failure;

  • You were not informed of this defect at the time of purchase;

  • You would have paid less—or chosen not to purchase—had you known about the issue.

Contact Us

If you believe your vehicle’s power locks are unsafe or that Nissan failed to disclose this defect, you may be entitled to compensation. We want to hear from you.

Please complete the confidential questionnaire below. For further questions, email us at [email protected] or call (202) 470-3520 to speak directly with an attorney.