Nissan Altima 2017 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Nissan Altima 2017 and 391 complaints filed by owners. It has 124% more complaints than the average Nissan Altima from 2016–2025 (175 per year).
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Nissan Altima 2017? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Nissan Altima 2017
Latches and locks
NHTSA campaign 20V315000 · 2020-05-28
What happens
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Structure and body
NHTSA campaign 18V915000 · 2018-12-19
What happens
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Latches and locks
NHTSA campaign 17V040000 · 2017-01-18
What happens
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
391 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
24 with a crash · 7 with a fire · 23 injuries
Most reported problems on the Nissan Altima 2017
- Powertrain and transmission: 132 (34% of complaints)
- Air bags: 69 (18% of complaints)
- Throttle and cruise control: 41 (10% of complaints)
- Engine: 39 (10% of complaints)
- Electrical system: 25 (6% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Nissan Altima 2017
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- On the test drive, check for smooth shifts with no jerks, slipping or noises; check the transmission fluid condition.
- The air bag light should come on for a second at start-up and go off. Confirm by VIN that air bag recalls were done.
- Test cruise control and smooth throttle response.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Nissan Altima recalls by year
- 2016 : 4 recalls · 553 complaints
- 2017 : 3 recalls · 391 complaints
- 2018 : 2 recalls · 226 complaints
- 2019 : 7 recalls · 232 complaints
- 2020 : 6 recalls · 179 complaints
- 2021 : 2 recalls · 70 complaints
- 2022 : 0 recalls · 20 complaints
- 2023 : 0 recalls · 29 complaints
- 2024 : 1 recalls · 41 complaints
- 2025 : 2 recalls · 7 complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Nissan Altima 2017 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Nissan Altima 2017. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Nissan Altima 2017?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: powertrain and transmission (132 of 391 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 12, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).