- Mechanism that keeps car doors shut
- Replace when failing
- Broken latch can prevent door from opening or closing
Your Nissan has a Door Latch (Left, Front), which is an important component in your car door assembly that, with the striker plate, keeps your door closed. The Door Latch (Left, Front) grabs onto the striker plate, helping the door remain securely shut. When you pull on the internal or external door handle, the Door Latch (Left, Front) lets go of the striker plate so you can open the door.
You're likely to notice the symptoms when a Door Latch (Left, Front) starts to fail. A broken latch can present itself in a few different ways, including if your door won't stay shut, has to be slammed hard to close, or won't open.
Though a failing Door Latch (Left, Front) might seem like just an inconvenience, it can be unsafe to operate a car if the doors won't stay closed or open. You don't want to take the risk of your door opening while you're driving, as this can cause damage to the door. Also, items inside your car could fly out and become hazardous to other drivers. In case of an accident, you need your doors to be able to open so you can exit the vehicle or rescue workers can reach you.
If your Door Latch (Left, Front) stops working correctly, it will need to be fixed or replaced straight away. In some cases, you may be able to use a screwdriver to fix a closed latch or a bit of lubricant to fix a stuck latch. If your Door Latch (Left, Front) is flat out broken, you need to replace it.
Replacing your Nissan Door Latch (Left, Front) requires taking off the door panel. You can also drop your vehicle off at the closest Nissan service center and have a trained technician handle the replacement.
The Door Latch (Left, Front) is important to the security of your vehicle. When you replace it, you want to make certain you get the proper fit. Shop genuine OEM parts from Nissan Parts & Accessories to find high-quality replacement parts made for your specific vehicle.
The Door Latch (Left, Front), part 805038Z400, will fit Nissan Frontier 2000-2002. View the What This Fits tab for more information.
LOCK ASSY-FRONT DOOR,LH
Fits Frontier, Sentra, Xterra