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#BS-2017-NISALT-73F4

2017 Nissan Altima

Based on reports from 497 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
497
Crashes
31
Fires
8
Recalls
3
TSBs
245
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 497 complaints, 31 crashes, 8 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.0x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission failure

23 complaints • Severity 8.1/10

$X,XXX
2

not shifting properly

6 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
3

dealership says needs transmission work

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

131 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 55K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

58
0–30K
57
30–60K
63
60–90K
26
90–120K
8
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (63 reports) • Median: 55K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (131 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain131 (26%)
Airbags66 (13%)
Other60 (12%)
Engine40 (8%)
Speed Control36 (7%)
Electrical24 (5%)
Brakes17 (3%)
Fuel System17 (3%)

2017 Nissan Altima: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 26% of all reports filed for the 2017 Nissan Altima, with 131 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 55,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 55K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2017 Nissan Altima, with 66 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2017 Nissan Altima, with 40 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2017 Nissan Altima, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

10
17
33
18
48
19
101
20
65
21
63
22
60
23
61
24
53
25
3
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Nissan Altima. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

17V040000Feb 2017

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

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.

18V915000Feb 2019

STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

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.

20V315000Jun 2021

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Nissan Altima is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2017 Nissan Altima vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

497

Class avg

165

3.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 497 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2017 Nissan Altima: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Nissan Altima?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Nissan Altima is related to the drivetrain, with 131 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Nissan Altima reliable?
The 2017 Nissan Altima has 497 complaints, 31 crash reports, and 8 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.0x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Nissan Altima problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Nissan Altima has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Altima problems start?
Based on 215 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 55,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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