2017 Nissan ALTIMA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
390 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
55,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 164 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 132 of 390 complaints (33.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 109 | 27.9% |
| Braking behavior | 29 | 7.4% |
| Engine operation | 27 | 6.9% |
| Steering behavior | 13 | 3.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 12 | 3.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 132 |
| Air Bags | 71 |
| Unknown Or Other | 62 |
| Engine | 39 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 |
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Service Brakes | 19 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 17 |
Power Train: 132; Air Bags: 71; Unknown Or Other: 62; Engine: 39; Vehicle Speed Control: 39; Electrical System: 24; Service Brakes: 19; Fuel/Propulsion System: 17
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 38 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 33 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 48 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 27 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 14 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 38; 25,000 to 49,999: 33; 50,000 to 74,999: 48; 75,000 to 99,999: 27; 100,000 to 149,999: 14; 150,000 and above: 4
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (48). 226 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 78 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2025 | 38 |
| 2026 | 19 |
2017: 9; 2018: 23; 2019: 38; 2020: 78; 2021: 46; 2022: 45; 2023: 50; 2024: 44; 2025: 38; 2026: 19
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 109 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 29 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 27 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11082405 · 2018-04-01 (April 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
Owner-reported narrative. 38,525 miles reported. Look up ODI 11082405 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11109943 · 2018-07-06 (July 6, 2018)
HAVE ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE. 1ST THE WINDOWS WOULDN'T ROLL DOWN, AND NOW ALL ELECTRICAL FEATURES ON THE VEHICLE DOESN'T WORK ( POWER LOCKS, REAR VIEW CAMERA, TURNING SIGNALS, DOORS DONT LOCK WITH REMOTE, AND CAR DOESNT SHIFT OUT OF PARK UNLESS I USE THE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON). VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND IT HAPPENED ON JULY 6 2018
Owner-reported narrative. 51,144 miles reported. Look up ODI 11109943 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10965508 · 2017-07-10 (July 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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10965508 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11024585 · 2017-09-20 (September 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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11024585 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11053593 · 2017-12-09 (December 9, 2017)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 19,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11053593 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11101116 · 2018-06-11 (June 11, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING MANUALLY PUSHED OUT OF THE ROADWAY, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. MATTHEWS NISSAN (LOCATED AT 185 OLD STATE RTE 76, CLARKSVILLE, TN 37043, [phone removed]) WAS NOTIFIED…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11101116 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11092141 · 2018-05-06 (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 HAV…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11092141 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11100121 · 2018-06-06 (June 6, 2018)
MY CAR IS RUNNING VERY HARD IT'S NOT SMOOTH ANYMORE I FEEL THE PRESSURE COMING FROM THE WHEEL AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT STRAIGHT AS SUPPOSED TO.
Owner-reported narrative. 21,050 miles reported. Look up ODI 11100121 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11061148 · 2018-01-08 (January 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.
Owner-reported narrative. 7,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11061148 at NHTSA ↗