2017 Nissan Altima

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 133 of 390 complaints (34%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (11) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 553 in 2016 to 390 in 2017.

Data last changed Sep 16, 2026. Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	vs. 2017 Midsize Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)	2,000–2,400	2,000–2,400	2,000–2,400	2,000–2,400	1,950–2,150
Combined MPG	26–31	26–31	26–31	26–31	29–32
City / Highway MPG	22–27 / 31–37	22–27 / 31–39	22–27 / 32–39	22–27 / 32–38	25–28 / 34–39
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	290–352	287–352	287–347	287–347	278–311
Complaints filed	951	553	390	225	231	Not compared
Recalls issued	10	4	3	2	7	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	45	28	24	11	22	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	5	3	7	0	5	Not compared
Injuries reported	26	32	23	6	11	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	1	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	2	3	3	3	5

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Altima have?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Nissan Altima?

Transmission & Drivetrain: 133 of 390 NHTSA complaints (34%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Nissan Altima get?

EPA rates it 26–31 MPG combined across 3 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Nissan Altima?

EPA estimates $2,000–$2,400 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 1	Automatic (AV-S7)	4	2.5L	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	Midsize Cars	26 mpg	37 mpg	30 mpg	$2,100	297 g/mi
Configuration 2	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	4	2.5L	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	Midsize Cars	27 mpg (high)	39 mpg (high)	31 mpg (high)	$2,000 (low)	287 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3	Automatic (AV-S7)	6	3.5L	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	Midsize Cars	22 mpg (low)	32 mpg (low)	26 mpg (low)	$2,400 (high)	347 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Fire-Involved	Injuries
Engine	40	1	3	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	133	3	0	4
Fuel System	17	1	0	1
Electrical	27	1	2	2
Brakes	21	3	0	2
Steering	16	2	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	15	2	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	75	10	0	11
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	48	2	0	2
Body, Seats & Latches	36	2	1	4
Visibility & Lighting	20	0	0	0
Other	63	5	2	7

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (3)

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH · Campaign 20V315000 · May 29, 2020
Defect: 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.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT · Campaign 18V915000 · Jan 30, 2019
Defect: 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.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · Campaign 17V040000 · Jan 23, 2017
Defect: 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.