2017 Nissan Altima Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

39Engine complaints

10.2%Of all 383 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN131 · 34.2%

AIR BAGS68 · 17.8%

Unspecified / other62 · 16.2%

ENGINE39 · 10.2%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL37 · 9.7%

Share of the 383 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Nissan Altima overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED SHE NOTICED THE HOOD LATCH WAS CONSTANTLY UNLATCHED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE…”NHTSA complaint 11340751 — filed 07/21/2020

“MY NISSAN ALTIMA 2017 WILL JUST STOP ACCELERATING OUT OF NOWHERE WHILE OTHER VEHICLES ARE COMING BEHIND ME ON THE INTERSTATE ROAD THIS MAY CAUSE…”NHTSA complaint 11338687 — filed 07/10/2020

“THE TRANSMISSION ON MY ALTIMA WAS STRUGGLING TO SHIFT GEARS WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR DROVE AS THOUGH IT WAS STUCK BETWEEN DRIVE AND…”NHTSA complaint 11338499 — filed 07/09/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Nissan Altima have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Nissan Altima: 39 of 383 complaints on file (10.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Nissan Altima have in total?

383 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 23 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.