2017 Nissan ALTIMA: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
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 10990948 · 2017-05-22 (May 22, 2017)
BLUETOOTH MALFUNCTIONS. CANNOT MAKE CALLS.
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Owner report 11022564 · 2017-09-10 (September 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.
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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.
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Owner report 11032050 · 2017-10-06 (October 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.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11032050 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11044832 · 2017-11-09 (November 9, 2017)
NONE YET. RECEIVED A POSTCARD TO FILL IN INFORMATION FOR FUTURE RECALL TAKATA AIRBAGS/
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Owner report 11045237 · 2017-11-10 (November 10, 2017)
DEPLOY
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Owner report 11047677 · 2017-11-21 (November 21, 2017)
TAKATA RECALL
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Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
17V040000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Reported: 2017-01-18 (January 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.
Consequence: If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V915000 · Structure:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit | Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Reported: 2018-12-19 (December 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.
Consequence: If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗20V315000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Reported: 2020-05-28 (May 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗