Worst 2017 Nissan Altima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Airbags
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Nissan Altima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 131 | 3 | — | 65,682 mi | |
| Airbags | 66 | 9 | — | 55,327 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 39 | 1 | 3 | 54,733 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 36 | 2 | — | 59,266 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 24 | 1 | 2 | 31,082 mi | |
| Fuel System | 17 | 1 | — | 68,333 mi | |
| Brakes | 17 | 3 | — | 34,034 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 14 | — | — | 52,715 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 2 | — | 30,143 mi | |
| Body Structure | 14 | 1 | 1 | 35,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 23,817 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 8 | 1 | — | 49,293 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 5 | — | — | 125,406 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Nissan Altima
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,513,826 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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2017 Nissan Altima — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Altima reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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