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2017 Nissan Altima: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 391 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

3recalls
391complaints
24crashes reported
7fires reported
23injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train132 · 34%
  • Air Bags69 · 18%
  • Unknown Or Other62 · 16%
  • Vehicle Speed Control41 · 10%
  • Engine39 · 10%
  • Electrical System25 · 6%
  • Service Brakes19 · 5%
  • Exterior Lighting18 · 5%
  • Structure18 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System17 · 4%

What owners report

Electrical System,Air Bags

The contact owns a 2017 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 80 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. the dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with an electrical fault inside the air bag, and it was determined that the air bag inside the seat back needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted by phone and was made aware of the failure. the manufacturer

Exterior Lighting

1. headlights. the headlights are dim to the point that vision at night is greatly impaired unless i use my high beams. it is available for inspection. 2. impaired vision at night, i cannot see very well when driving at night, and others may be affected by not being able to see me as well. 3. this is a known manufacturing defect which has been confirmed by nissan, and is actually subject of a class action settlement,

Steering,Air Bags

I was driving home from the store like 4 blocks away and on the road there’s dip n the road you can’t avoid it so after i drive over it the airbag light comes on with hitting anything.

Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control

Shuddering and loss of acceleration/vehicle slowed on its own while driving on the highway. managed to get to firestone and diagnostic codes p0776 and p0841 came up. advised to take vehicle to dealer shop as work could not be done on cvt there. car was towed to nissan bonney road virginia beach. transmission replacement recommended and my car only has 53,000 miles on it but is outside the 84 month extended warranty d

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Altima. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.