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2017 Nissan Altima Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2017 Nissan Altima has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 394 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nissan dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Nissan Altima, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Nissan Altima owner complaints

Owners have filed 394 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Altima, describing incidents dated January 25, 2017 to October 15, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 133 complaints
  • Air Bags 74 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 62 complaints
  • Engine 41 complaints
  • Vehicle Speed Control 41 complaints
  • Electrical System 28 complaints

Of the 394 complaints on file, 24 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 394 complaints, owners report 23 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11775112 · Filed

    I was driving on the freeway at 65mph and I felt the car jump and it felt like it was losing power and kicking me at the same time. It wanted to stall out. So I had to pull over to the far right lane and it continued to make a screaming noise when I would push on the had and not want to accelerate.

  • ODI #11772681 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the front passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

  • ODI #11771270 · Filed

    2017 Nissan Altima purchased used from large used dealer chain location in Albuquerque, NM on 11/24/25. At delivery, salesman demonstrated driver seat moved up/down and stated it just needed a bolt/belt. Co-signer who was present witnessed. Component failed: Driver seat front mounting bolt missing —…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Nissan Altima in 3 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Unintentional Release of Primary Hood Latch

NHTSA #20V315000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hood — Latch · NHTSA notice

Reported May 28, 2020 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,831,818 vehicles

Repair completion: 49.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Nissan campaign R20A7 · Owners notified June 30, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 Owner’s 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Rear Door May Open When Window Is Lowered

NHTSA #18V915000 · Structure — Emergency — Escape/Egress/Exit · NHTSA notice

Reported December 19, 2018 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 341,003 vehicles

Repair completion: 57.53% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified February 5, 2019 · Vehicles built September 17, 2015 – October 6, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Rear Door may Open when Window is Lowered

NHTSA #17V040000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch · NHTSA notice

Reported January 18, 2017 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 341,005 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified February 16, 2017 · Vehicles built September 17, 2015 – October 6, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Nissan Altima model years

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