Is the hood of your Nissan no longer staying as firmly bolted as it did before? Or, does it jam whenever you try opening the hood? It could be time to replace your Nissans Hood Latch. The hood of your Nissan protects your engine as well as other significant car parts from weather elements and other matter, but it should also be easy to open when your vehicle receives repairs or inspections. The latch is what permits the hood to open when necessary and holds down the hood when youre driving on the interstate. Should the hood not be securely latched while on a street or interstate it can open, block your view, and cause damage to your windshield. Your hood latch could also get warped or twisted in a minor accident or fall prey to everyday wear and tear.

The Hood Latch is one of the simplest parts of your Nissan. Once the hood is shut, the latch slides over a catch, and the spring pops the latch in place and holds it tight. When you trigger the hood to open, the cable opens, and assists the latch in bypassing the catch. Then, usually, youre able to move your fingers under the hood to disengage it.

You may be able to do the installation of the hood latch and assembly at home, but the process might be complicated depending on your Nissan year. Its also best to replace the full latch assembly all at once, as well as the hook and eye.

Order a replacement Hood Latch for your Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Frontier, and Nissan Xterra. When you buy your new part from Nissan Parts, you can be sure that your new Hood Latch is made to fit your vehicle. At Nissan Parts, all of our parts are custom-designed, durability tested, custom made to fit your vehicle, and have a Nissan-backed limited warranty of 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first (if the part is installed by the dealer at the time of purchase). Buy a replacement Hood Latch today! See the What This Fits tab for more details.

Fits Frontier (2005 - 2021)