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The 2017 Nissan Altima is a midsize cars vehicle covered by 3 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 393 owner complaints and 3 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 24 report a crash and 7 report a fire; 19 complaints report injuries totalling 23 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Power Train, named in 133 complaints (33.8% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2017 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★☆☆ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★☆ |
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) that include the 2017 Nissan Altima. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 18V915000 — Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit 19/12/2018
Summary: 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.
Campaign 17V040000 — Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch 18/01/2017
Summary: 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.
Campaign 20V315000 — Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch 28/05/2020
Summary: 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.
Owner Complaints (393)
Owners have filed 393 complaints about the 2017 Nissan Altima with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 133 | 33.8% |
| Air Bags | 74 | 18.8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 62 | 15.8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 | 10.4% |
| Engine | 39 | 9.9% |
| Electrical System | 27 | 6.9% |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 4.8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 4.6% |
| Structure | 18 | 4.6% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 4.3% |
| Steering | 16 | 4.1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 14 | 3.6% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Power Train, 133 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2020 with 78 filings. Owners filed 393 complaints in total across 10 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 24 and those involving a fire number 7; 19 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2017 Nissan Altima as a midsize cars vehicle and published ratings for 3 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 26–31 MPG; the median configuration returns 26 city / 37 highway / 30 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2017 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 393 complaints for the 2017 Nissan Altima when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Power Train with 133 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2017 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) covering the 2017 Nissan Altima in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 18V915000 for Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit.
What is the 2017 Nissan Altima's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2017 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 4 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2017 Nissan Altima get?
The EPA rated 3 configurations of the 2017 Nissan Altima. Combined fuel economy ranges from 26 to 31 MPG, with a median of 30 MPG (median city 26, median highway 37).