2017 Nissan Altima problems and complaints
Owners have filed 392 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Altima. The most-reported areas: Power Train (133), Air Bags (73), Unknown Or Other (62).
Key takeaways
- 392 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 24 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 23 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 133 | 34% |
| Air Bags | 73 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 62 | 16% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 | 10% |
| Engine | 39 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 27 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 5% |
| Structure | 18 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 17 | 4% |
| Steering | 16 | 4% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 14 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seats - filed 2026-10-14
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 — seat not secured t...
Electrical System,air Bags - filed 2026-09-10
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 re...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-08-12
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 manufactur...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.