2017 Nissan Altima
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 391 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 13th highest complaint count among 26 Altima model years with reports.
Of the 2017 reports, 24 involved a crash and 7 involved a fire. 23 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Latches/locks/linkages, hood, latchMay 28, 2020
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.
Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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 Owners Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.
Campaign 20V315000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, emergency, escape/egress/exitDec 19, 2018
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. As a result, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear passenger door to unlatch and inadvertently open without warning when the window is lowered.
If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
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 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchJan 18, 2017
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. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.
If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
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 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
391 reports, newest first.
Air bags, May 16, 2018, crash
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. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN FORWARD SIX INCHES INTO THE DASHBOARD, AND SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES AND MODERATE PAIN. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Steering, May 6, 2018
MY SON WAS PRACTICING DRIVING. HE WAS TURNING AND THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN. PS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. ONCE I WAS IN THE DRIVER SEAT, I HAD A HARD TIME TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE 2017 NISSAN ALTIMA SR ONLY HAVE AROUND 8K MILES. I PUT ON FLASHERS TO GET TO NEAREST AUTO STORE. AUTOZONE CHECK THE FLUIDS, IT WAS SOME IN THERE BUT IT COULD BE TOPPED OFF THEY SAID. I DIDN'T PURCHASE FLUID. I WAS TOLD TO TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON. THE WHEEL WAS MOVING VERY LOOSE NOW. I THEN SLOWLY DRIVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MANUAL ADVISE TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT AT THE DEALERSHIP. PENDING INSPECTION
Power train, Apr 1, 2018
MY TRANSMISSION IS TROUBLING WHEN ON D CAR DONT OR IF THE CAR DRIVING ALL THE CERTAIN GOES TO NEUTRAL MAKE LOUD NOISE ON THE STREET
Wheels, Mar 19, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING IN THE PARKING LOT, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM ONE OF THE TIRES. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND REALIZED THAT THE TIRE WAS SITTING ON THE RIM. THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE SPECIFIC TIRE WAS NOT SPECIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. *TT
Electrical system, Mar 13, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN ALTIMA. SIX MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ELECTRONIC ONBOARD DISPLAY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED AN INACCURATE READING OF THE FUEL MILEAGE PER GALLON. THE DISPLAY WAS TEN PERCENT MORE THAN WHAT THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AND WAS CONSISTENTLY HIGH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MODERN NISSAN OF WINSTON SALEM (5795 UNIVERSITY PKWY, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27105, (336) 767-8260) WHERE NO DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE CODES WERE FOUND AND THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE. AN INSPECTOR WAS SENT OUT TO TEST AND DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE READING WAS INACCURATE. THE INSPECTOR STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY AND NO DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE CODES WERE FOUND. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Wheels, Feb 3, 2018
MY 2017 NISSAN ALTIMA IS NOT EVEN A YEAR OLD AND HAS LESS THEN 10,000 MILES ON IT. DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY I HEARD A POP AND IMMEDIATELY GOT OFF THE FREEWAY. MY TIRE, WHICH HAS GREAT TREAD, HAS BLOWN AND ONE OF THE LUGS SHOT BACK INTO THE WHEEL. I BELIEVE THIS IS DUE TO A DEFECT WITH THE PARTICULAR LUG. IT WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED AND BECAME LOOSE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. THIS SHOULD BE COVERED BY NISSAN, BUT THEY ARE REFUSING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DEFECT IN THEIR PRODUCT.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jan 8, 2018
THE INSULATION THAT WRAPS THE ELECTRICAL CABLING TO ENGINE AND OTHER WORKING PARTS TO CAR ARE WRAPPED WITH A CORN AND SOIL PRODUCT AND RATS ATE THE INSIDE OF MY CAR TO THE POINT THAT THE CAR WOULD NOT WORK. IT IS 5 MONTHS OLD WITH 7,000 MILES.
Structure, Dec 9, 2017, crash
MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE STALLS IN FRONT OF THE CASEY'S GENERAL STORE ENTRANCE IN EVANSVILLE, WISCONSIN. I WAS PARKED THERE FROM 8AM-5PM AND WHEN I RETURNED TO MY VEHICLE, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE REAR RIGHT BUMPER AS IF ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD SWIPED MINE BACKING IN OR OUT OF THE NEIGHBORING STALL. THERE WAS NO PREVIOUS DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE-IT WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION AS IT IS BRAND NEW.
Air bags, Nov 21, 2017
TAKATA RECALL
Air bags, Nov 10, 2017
DEPLOY
Air bags, Nov 9, 2017
NONE YET. RECEIVED A POSTCARD TO FILL IN INFORMATION FOR FUTURE RECALL TAKATA AIRBAGS/
Other or unspecified, Oct 6, 2017
WHEN THE BACK DRIVER SIDE WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN, THE BACK DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPENS ON ITS OWN. THIS OCCURRED WHEN MY CHILD WAS SITTING IN THE BACK SEAT AND THE DOOR OPENED ON ITS OWN. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT WITH THE DOORS UNLOCKED.
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Sep 20, 2017
EMERGENCY FORWARD BRAKING DOES NOT DO ANYTHING THAT THE NISSAN BOOK OUTLINES OR THE ON LINE VIDEO OUTLINES . I HAVE TWO CASE NUMBERS 25746321 AND25772524 AND TWO DEALERSHIPS THE WORK REPORT SAYS NO CODE NO PROBLEM.
Structure, Sep 10, 2017
MY 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE HAS A DASHBOARD THAT IS MELTING AND BECOMING STICKY TO THE TOUCH. AS THE MELTING AND STICKINESS PROGRESS, THE DASHBOARD IS BECOMING SHINY AND THERE IS A GLARE OCCURRING MAKING IT HARD TO SEE THE ROAD. AS THE STICKINESS AND GLARE BECOME WORSE, THIS VEHICLE IS BECOMING DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.
Service brakes, Jul 10, 2017
2017 NISSAN ALTIMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE MALFUNCTION. *LD THE CONSUMER RECEIVED 2 VEHICLES FROM A RENTAL COMPANY WITH MALFUNCTIONING BRAKES. UPDATED 07/10/2017*JS
Other or unspecified, May 22, 2017
BLUETOOTH MALFUNCTIONS. CANNOT MAKE CALLS.