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2017 Nissan Altima: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

3Safety recalls
390Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
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The 2017 Nissan Altima has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 390 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

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Safety record reviewed September 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2017 Nissan Altima has 3 safety recall campaigns and 390 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Altima had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

Campaign 18V915000 · 19/12/2018

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.

RiskIf the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
RemedyNissan 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.
2

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Campaign 17V040000 · 18/01/2017

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.

RiskIf the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
RemedyNissan 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.
3

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Campaign 20V315000 · 28/05/2020

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.

RiskCorrosion 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.
RemedyNissan 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2017 Nissan Altima owners report most often to federal regulators:

Power Train133
Air Bags72
Unknown Or Other62
Vehicle Speed Control41
Engine39
Electrical System26

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Nissan Altima have any recalls?

Yes. The 2017 Nissan Altima has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2017 Nissan Altima owners report?

Owners have filed 390 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan Altima, most often about the power train, air bags, unknown or other.

How do I check a specific Altima's history?

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