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ProblemsByVin File / 2017-NISSAN-ALTIMA
2017 · nissan

nissan Altima problems

2 safety recalls. 377 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
6.8 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

powertrain
129 reports · avg $2,500
severe
airbags
67 reports · avg $1,100
severe
cruise control
19 reports · avg $600
severe
engine
18 reports · avg $3,100
severe
body
17 reports · avg $1,500
severe
electrical
16 reports · avg $850
severe
lighting
15 reports · avg $250
moderate
steering
14 reports · avg $700
severe

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2017 Altima · other
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V315000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. CEDAR PARK NISSAN (2121 S BELL BLVD, CEDAR PARK, TX 78613, (512) 620-7200) WAS…
12/29/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11385459.0
2017 Altima · powertrain
THE ISSUE HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES BUT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE, THE LONGER THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. THE FIRST TIME I WAS WAITING IN A PARKING LOT WITH THE AIR CONDITION RUNNING. I WAS LEAVING THE PARKING LOT AND THE VEHICLE PAUSED AND LOST ACCELERTION POWER FOR A FEW SECONDS AND…
12/29/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11385518.0
2017 Altima · powertrain
TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP IN EARLY 2019. WENT TO DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY TO BE INFORMED THAT THE CVT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DEALERSHIP QUOTED US $5600 FOR THE REPAIR OF A REBUILT. WE LOOKED AT THE ERROR CODE AND SAW THAT ALL OTHER YEARS AND MODELS HAD ALREADY…
12/27/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11385099.0
2017 Altima · brakes
I HAVE MADE A COMPLAINT TO ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE ALSO.. I BOUGHT MY NISSAN BRAND NEW AUGUST 2017, NOT EVEN A YEAR OLD IT STARTED HAVING ISSUES , WITH THE PUSH BUTTON START AND THE BRAKES. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND MY CAR STOP. I COULD NOT MOVE IT THIS WAS 2018 WHERE YOU…
12/27/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11291432.0

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Active recalls showing 2 of 2

severe NHTSA 18V915000 19/12/2018

Nissan North America, Inc

If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.

Fix: 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.
severe NHTSA 17V040000 18/01/2017

Nissan North America, Inc

If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.

Fix: 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.

Common questions

Is the 2017 Nissan Altima reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 377 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Nissan Altima has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2017 Nissan Altima?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 129 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Nissan Altima has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2017 Nissan Altima?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 377 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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