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
- 391
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2017
Opened by NHTSA
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 391 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 125 |
| 1994 | 113 |
| 1995 | 180 |
| 1996 | 92 |
| 1997 | 108 |
| 1998 | 123 |
| 1999 | 87 |
| 2000 | 160 |
| 2001 | 159 |
| 2002 | 1,047 |
| 2003 | 883 |
| 2004 | 276 |
| 2005 | 1,091 |
| 2006 | 824 |
| 2007 | 471 |
| 2008 | 1,029 |
| 2009 | 1,547 |
| 2010 | 381 |
| 2011 | 241 |
| 2012 | 426 |
| 2013 | 2,310 |
| 2014 | 1,114 |
| 2015 | 954 |
| 2016 | 553 |
| 2017 | 391 |
| 2018 | 226 |
| 2019 | 231 |
| 2020 | 178 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
34% · 133 reportsMost commonly citing cvt.
Show 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, 2024-02-14
Also filed under Air bags
Air bags
19% · 73 reportsMost commonly citing srs malfunction warning lamp/light.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-05
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, 2018-05-16
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, 2026-07-14
Vehicle speed control
10% · 41 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Engine
10% · 39 reportsElectrical system
7% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer and 12v/24v/48v battery.
Show 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, 2026-07-20
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2017Complaint volume 391 complaints filed for this model year.
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2017-02-16Latches/locks/linkages17V040000 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.
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2018-12-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 2019-08-21 Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
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2019-02-05Latches/locks/linkages, structure18V915000 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.
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2019-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 2025-06-16 Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
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2021-06-30Latches/locks/linkages20V315000 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...
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Nissan Altima — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 133 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 73 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 41 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V040000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 18V915000 · Latches/locks/linkages, structure
- Recall 20V315000 · Latches/locks/linkages
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- 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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.