2017 Nissan Altima
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 125 |
| 1994 | 113 |
| 1995 | 180 |
| 1996 | 92 |
| 1997 | 108 |
| 1998 | 123 |
| 1999 | 87 |
| 2000 | 160 |
| 2001 | 159 |
| 2002 | 1047 |
| 2003 | 883 |
| 2004 | 276 |
| 2005 | 1091 |
| 2006 | 824 |
| 2007 | 471 |
| 2008 | 1028 |
| 2009 | 1547 |
| 2010 | 380 |
| 2011 | 241 |
| 2012 | 425 |
| 2013 | 2308 |
| 2014 | 1113 |
| 2015 | 947 |
| 2016 | 552 |
| 2017 | 390 |
| 2018 | 225 |
| 2019 | 228 |
| 2020 | 178 |
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 6 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
34% of complaints: power train — 133 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cvt.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact's mom owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while his mom was at a stop light, a one-ton truck crashed into the vehicle. The driver attempted to reverse from the intersection. There were no warning lights illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240214
Also filed under AIR BAGS
18% of complaints: air bags — 72 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing srs malfunction warning lamp/light.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I WAS INVOLVED IN A 8 CAR COLLISION ON THE INTERSTATE. THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF THEM, I HIT THEIR CAR AND WAS THEN HIT FROM BEHIND FOLLOWED BY 2 MORE VEHICLES. MY AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED. *DSY
NHTSA ODI report, 20180605
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, IT WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180516
AIRBAG LIGHT UNEXPECTANTLY CAME ON WITHOUT ANY COLLISION ACTION, OR OTHER UNUSUAL ACTIVITY ON 5/28/26. DELAY GETTING CAR FOR INSPECTION DUE TO PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. ON 6/29/26 CAR CHECKED A NISSAN DEALERSHIP. INSPECTED AND CHECKED CODES.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260714
11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 41 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
CRASH INJURY10% of complaints: engine — 39 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE7% of complaints: electrical system — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and 12v/24v/48v battery.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle from a private seller on Facebook Marketplace, the vehicle was then sold to a third person.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260720
SAFETY TIMELINE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 17V040000 — check if this car was fixed
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will secure the latch-lock cables in the correct position using the new remedy procedure, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7669.
Campaign 18V915000 — check if this car was fixed
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an OwnerÂs Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the...
Campaign 20V315000 — check if this car was fixed
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2017 Nissan Altima — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (133 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (72 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (41 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 17V040000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V915000 (latches/locks/linkages, structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2017 Nissan Altima reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Nissan Altima is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Altima?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Altima have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.