2015 Nissan Altima automatic drivers door lock will not lock by engaging the button on the exterior door handle. I have to lock the door from the inside, then close the door. What is my issue?

REPLACE YOUR DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK MOTOR BEFORE YOU REPLACE IT DISCONECT IT FROM ELECTRICAL CONECTOR TRY LOCKING CAR IF IT WORKS THEN REPLACE THE LOCKING MOTOR LET ME KNOW MABY I CAN HELP IF YOU NEED ME TWO OK

Here'a link to the part,you will have to remove cover on inside od door to replace.http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/2005-Nissan-Datsun-Altima/Door-Handle-Exterior/_/N-jmy2uZ8iiuc?filterByKeyWord=rear+door+handle&fromString=search

Think there may be a bushing missing and that's also how you make adjustments as well. Below are some pictures I had from my service manual. It wasn't much but I hope it helps.

take it to dealer or repair shop who can reprogram system for some reason someone turned drivers door off.

sounds like both door handle and locking mechanisms have come appart door must be open up to reattach and repair or replace mechanisms

To replace the outside handle, you will have to remove all the screws, locks, and windows controls from the inside door panel. Some are hidden pretty good so make sure you get them all.
Then take a large flat-tipped screwdriver, and gently pry all the way around the panel until the entire things is loose. It is best to pry directly next to the plastic studs that hold the panel on.
After it is all loose, lift it up and off the door.
Now you will have access to the door handle. Pop off the rod from the handle. Should pull off or you may need to lightly squeeze the plastic retainer that holds the rod on.
Then you can remove the 2 screws that are holding the handle on.

Look at the inside of the door directly behind the door handle. There should be a hole about 15 mm wide.
Just enough to get a small socket through.
Make sure the window is up.

I seriously doubt that supergluing or even epoxying a handle back will hold at all, or hold for more then few days.
I would only suggest doing the replacement yourself if you familiar with this type of work, or has the aptitude to figure out how to do it, and have the right tools because it is NOT trivial and a number of things can be done wrong, broken or scratched.
The handle itself cannot be replaced. The outside door handle assembly (which includes the handle, the bezel with all associated springs, plastic and metal hardware) has to be replaced. Besides junkyards, which is a long shot for number of reasons, the only place where the handle assembly can be bought is the dealer. And these handle assemblies are not cheap ether. The driver side handle on my 2002 Altima broke first. I paid $60.23+tax, and they had to order it. BEFORE anyone goes to the dealer I suggest to call first, and ask them if they have it in stock. Since door handles are sold painted they will ask you for your car's VIN number so that they match the paint color.
After you pick it up, the replacement will take about an hour (if you know what you doing). The inside door panel has to be removed, it is held in place by the inside door handle and the panel is attached by a number of clips, the handle assembly is attached to the door by three bolts, to remove which you will need a socket with extension. You will also need a good flashlight so you see what you are doing.
If you are familiar how to do this type of work and plan to keep the car for a while I strongly suggest buying a factory service manual on a CD (I bought mine on eBay for under $10). It is worth its price 1000s of times over, and makes almost ALL repair work SOOO much easier.

I have a 2003 nissan altima and the door has woked fine all night and now the door will not open from the inside. It is just a broken spring?

There is a cable that attaches to the inside door latch release handle. The plastic that retains this cable is most likely broken. I have seen this before. If the retainer is not holding the cable sheath correctly, the entire cable moves when the handle is pulled and does not release the door latch.

Remove the door panel and inspect this cable. You will see 2 cables (one is for the door lock). If the plastic is broken, you will need a new interior handle assembly.

Hope this is helpful!!



Nissan Scope Technician- 10+ years experience in Nissan dealership