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2017 Nissan Altima Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Nissan Altima has 18 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Nissan Altima

Powertrain
129
Airbags
65
Other
47
Speed Control
19
Engine
18
Structure
17
Electrical
16
Lights
15
Steering
14
Latches & Locks
13
Suspension
7
Brakes
7
Seat Belts
3
Wheels
3

18

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 4, 2025ENGINECheck engine light came on will not go off transmission fluid burnt replaced transmission fluid beca...
Jul 21, 2025ENGINEThe 2017 Nissan Altima has a delay in acceleration when the gas pedal is pressed.
Jul 19, 2025ENGINE2017 Nissan Altima with CVT transmission losses acceleration while driving.
Jun 5, 2025ENGINEI need to preface this by stating I fundamentally don’t understand how an issue that directly result...
May 10, 2025ENGINECVT Transmission issue. This Car has delayed acceleration.
May 3, 2025ENGINECar loses acceleration while driving. Problems with CVT engine
Mar 22, 2025ENGINEI was driving my vehicle, and the vehicle had a unexpected rapid vehicle deceleration.
Mar 7, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the engine and oxygen sensor warning ...
Jun 28, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while exiting a car wash, the check e...
Feb 27, 2024ENGINEThe CVT transmission stopped working there was no warning or anything it just stopped. There was no ...
Jun 17, 2022ENGINETransmission failure at 78,000 miles.
Aug 16, 2021ENGINEThe transmission on my 2017 Nissan Altima is stalling. It stall when I accelerate and in the middle ...
Feb 14, 2021ENGINECAR STOPPED WHEN ON STOP LIGHT WAS IN MOTION AND NEVER CAME BACK HAVE TO TOWE THE CAR . SOME TIME I...
May 6, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE D...
Feb 10, 2020ENGINEII NOTICED A WEIRD SMELL COMING FROM THE ENGINE FOR A ABOUT MONTH BUT DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT. I...
Oct 20, 2019ENGINEMY CAR ALWAYS QUIT OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING FOR WHATEVER REASON. I WAS DROPPING MY KIDS OFF AT SCHOOL ...
Mar 14, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT FIRE UNDE...
May 26, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNIN...

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