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2017 Nissan Altima Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Nissan Altima has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 380 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in power train. Owners whose Altima has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 380 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan Altima:

Power train129 complaints
Air bags67 complaints
Unknown or other43 complaints
Vehicle speed control19 complaints
Electrical system17 complaints
Engine17 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"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 c…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/29/2020
"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 …"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/29/2020
"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 b…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/27/2020

NHTSA recall campaigns (3)

Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit
19/12/2018 · 18V915000
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 applie…
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
18/01/2017 · 17V040000
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…
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
28/05/2020 · 20V315000
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 t…

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Altima been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Altima has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Altima?

Based on 380 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2017 Nissan Altima are power train, air bags, unknown or other.

How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Altima have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Nissan Altima. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2017 Nissan Altima a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Altima has had power train or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2017 Nissan Altima.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.