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2017 Nissan Altima Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Nissan Altima has 129 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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

129

Complaints

0

Recalls

4

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 9, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Nov 26, 2025POWER TRAINJust bought a 2017 Nissan Altima SR. Took it for a ride. Attempted to merge into traffic and the c...
Oct 1, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINECheck engine light came on at approximately 96,000 miles in which vehicle would have a delayed accel...
Jun 24, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWhen driving down the street car shuts off lights flicker on and off continuously sometimes it don’t...
Jun 23, 2025POWER TRAINTransmission was completely replaced by Nissan 8/2023 after failing. June 2025 transmission fails ag...
Jun 4, 2025POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLThe contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Apr 4, 2025POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWhen I push the start button my car sometimes won't start and it won't go in drive. There has not be...
Dec 12, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSAll 4 door lock actuators Airbag System Malfunctioning CVT Slipping at 83,000 miles Broken Motor Mou...
Oct 3, 2024POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEEngine control unit failure
Sep 29, 2024POWER TRAINAfter coming to a complete stop at a stop light, the car fails to accelerate into the intersection. ...
Aug 29, 2024POWER TRAINWhen first buying the car last year Jul 20,2023 the check engine light was on and I didn’t know that...
Aug 29, 2024POWER TRAINWhen pushing on the gas from a stop for a red light, the car did not go. Instead, I get a check engi...
Aug 23, 2024POWER TRAINCode has the transmission fluid pressure is bad
Aug 22, 2024POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy CVT transmission has been replaced three times by Nissan. I am currently on the third CVT transmi...
Aug 17, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator peda...
Jul 8, 2024POWER TRAINLoss power on the interstate would not excell at all no warning lights on very dangerous with gettin...
Jul 5, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ...
Jul 4, 2024POWER TRAINmy transmission went bad at 80,000 miles it is a 4 cylinder cvt and my car shudders when shifting an...
Jun 19, 2024POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWas driving and when we stopped and was ready to pull out the car wouldn’t move. The gas pedal was a...
Jun 7, 2024POWER TRAINWhile driving the care for a minutes to an hour. While stopped at a light or stop sign, the car does...

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