Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Nissan Altima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Nissan Altima has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 394 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V315000 Unintentional Release of Primary Hood Latch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V915000 Rear Door May Open When Window Is Lowered NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V040000 Rear Door may Open when Window is Lowered NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 133 complaints
- Air Bags 74 complaints
- Unknown or Other 62 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 41 complaints
- Engine 40 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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Nissan Altima has below-average reliability due to high owner complaints, particularly in the power train and air bags. It has three recall campaigns, mainly related to door and hood latches. Limited complaints for some systems indicate specific issues, but lack definitive trends beyond a few areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$4,000 | common |
| Air bags | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
| Vehicle speed control | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacements
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system checks
- Battery inspection and replacement
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slips or jerks
- Airbag warning lights
- Unexpected acceleration issues
- Brake performance degradation
- Door latch issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Nissan Altima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.