NISSAN ALTIMA 2017

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These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V315000 SAFETY RECALL
1.8M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 28, 2020
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local NISSAN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: R20A7
Notice Date: Jun 30, 2021
Recall Date: May 28, 2020
Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V915000 SAFETY RECALL
341K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2018
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local NISSAN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: NISSAN
Notice Date: Feb 5, 2019
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2018
Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V040000 SAFETY RECALL
341K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 18, 2017
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local NISSAN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: NISSAN
Notice Date: Feb 16, 2017
Recall Date: Jan 18, 2017

Consumer Complaints

481 Complaints
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11660703 Other
May 13, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

On 25Apr25, when driving vehicle home from mechanic following exhaust repair, hood latch disengaged and smashed windshield, less than 1 mile from mechanic location. Vehicle was returned to mechanic, hood safety latch inspected, and windshield replaced. Event also caused damage to hood body.

Corrective Action:

On 25Apr25, when driving vehicle home from mechanic following exhaust repair, hood latch disengaged and smashed windshield, less than 1 mile from mechanic location. Vehicle was returned to mechanic, hood safety latch inspected, and windshield replaced. Event also caused damage to hood body.

Additional Notes:

On 25Apr25, when driving vehicle home from mechanic following exhaust repair, hood latch disengaged and smashed windshield, less than 1 mile from mechanic location. Vehicle was returned to mechanic, hood safety latch inspected, and windshield replaced. Event also caused damage to hood body.

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11660703
Notice Date: May 13, 2025
Recall Date: May 13, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11660225 Other
May 11, 2025
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

CVT Transmission issue. This Car has delayed acceleration.

Corrective Action:

CVT Transmission issue. This Car has delayed acceleration.

Additional Notes:

CVT Transmission issue. This Car has delayed acceleration.

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11660225
Notice Date: May 11, 2025
Recall Date: May 11, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11658854 Other
May 5, 2025
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Car loses acceleration while driving. Problems with CVT engine

Corrective Action:

Car loses acceleration while driving. Problems with CVT engine

Additional Notes:

Car loses acceleration while driving. Problems with CVT engine

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11658854
Notice Date: May 5, 2025
Recall Date: May 5, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11657674 Other
Apr 29, 2025
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

There has been no accident. The car has 60k miles and I barely drive that car, twice a month, as I work from home. The airbag light appeared all of a sudden. When I check forums, I realize that hundreds of people are experiencing the same issue. There should be an investigation and Nissan needs to issue a recall on these airbags

Corrective Action:

There has been no accident. The car has 60k miles and I barely drive that car, twice a month, as I work from home. The airbag light appeared all of a sudden. When I check forums, I realize that hundreds of people are experiencing the same issue. There should be an investigation and Nissan needs to issue a recall on these airbags

Additional Notes:

There has been no accident. The car has 60k miles and I barely drive that car, twice a month, as I work from home. The airbag light appeared all of a sudden. When I check forums, I realize that hundreds of people are experiencing the same issue. There should be an investigation and Nissan needs to issue a recall on these airbags

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11657674
Notice Date: Apr 29, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 29, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11656940 Other
Apr 26, 2025
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

When I push the start button my car sometimes won't start and it won't go in drive. There has not been any warning lamps, messages or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. It started about 2 weeks ago, it doesn't always happen, but it's happening more frequently now. I had an emergency yesterday and I couldn't get my car started. After waiting about 10 minutes I was able to get it started, but I was afraid if I turned the car off it wouldn't start again. The problem has not been inspected by the dealership or confirmed by an independent service center. I'm interested in seeing if there has been a recall for this problem

Corrective Action:

When I push the start button my car sometimes won't start and it won't go in drive. There has not been any warning lamps, messages or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. It started about 2 weeks ago, it doesn't always happen, but it's happening more frequently now. I had an emergency yesterday and I couldn't get my car started. After waiting about 10 minutes I was able to get it started, but I was afraid if I turned the car off it wouldn't start again. The problem has not been inspected by the dealership or confirmed by an independent service center. I'm interested in seeing if there has been a recall for this problem

Additional Notes:

When I push the start button my car sometimes won't start and it won't go in drive. There has not been any warning lamps, messages or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. It started about 2 weeks ago, it doesn't always happen, but it's happening more frequently now. I had an emergency yesterday and I couldn't get my car started. After waiting about 10 minutes I was able to get it started, but I was afraid if I turned the car off it wouldn't start again. The problem has not been inspected by the dealership or confirmed by an independent service center. I'm interested in seeing if there has been a recall for this problem

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11656940
Notice Date: Apr 26, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11656940 Other
Apr 26, 2025
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

When I push the start button my car sometimes won't start and it won't go in drive. There has not been any warning lamps, messages or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. It started about 2 weeks ago, it doesn't always happen, but it's happening more frequently now. I had an emergency yesterday and I couldn't get my car started. After waiting about 10 minutes I was able to get it started, but I was afraid if I turned the car off it wouldn't start again. The problem has not been inspected by the dealership or confirmed by an independent service center. I'm interested in seeing if there has been a recall for this problem

Corrective Action:

When I push the start button my car sometimes won't start and it won't go in drive. There has not been any warning lamps, messages or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. It started about 2 weeks ago, it doesn't always happen, but it's happening more frequently now. I had an emergency yesterday and I couldn't get my car started. After waiting about 10 minutes I was able to get it started, but I was afraid if I turned the car off it wouldn't start again. The problem has not been inspected by the dealership or confirmed by an independent service center. I'm interested in seeing if there has been a recall for this problem

Additional Notes:

When I push the start button my car sometimes won't start and it won't go in drive. There has not been any warning lamps, messages or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. It started about 2 weeks ago, it doesn't always happen, but it's happening more frequently now. I had an emergency yesterday and I couldn't get my car started. After waiting about 10 minutes I was able to get it started, but I was afraid if I turned the car off it wouldn't start again. The problem has not been inspected by the dealership or confirmed by an independent service center. I'm interested in seeing if there has been a recall for this problem

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11656940
Notice Date: Apr 26, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11654013 Other
Apr 11, 2025
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

My car is we don't have any problems

Corrective Action:

My car is we don't have any problems

Additional Notes:

My car is we don't have any problems

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11654013
Notice Date: Apr 11, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 11, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11654014 Other
Apr 11, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

I'm driving in my car is cool right right left line a nice Crush the part of the car and the front left

Corrective Action:

I'm driving in my car is cool right right left line a nice Crush the part of the car and the front left

Additional Notes:

I'm driving in my car is cool right right left line a nice Crush the part of the car and the front left

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11654014
Notice Date: Apr 11, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 11, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11654014 Other
Apr 11, 2025
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

I'm driving in my car is cool right right left line a nice Crush the part of the car and the front left

Corrective Action:

I'm driving in my car is cool right right left line a nice Crush the part of the car and the front left

Additional Notes:

I'm driving in my car is cool right right left line a nice Crush the part of the car and the front left

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11654014
Notice Date: Apr 11, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 11, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11654014 Other
Apr 11, 2025
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

I'm driving in my car is cool right right left line a nice Crush the part of the car and the front left

Corrective Action:

I'm driving in my car is cool right right left line a nice Crush the part of the car and the front left

Additional Notes:

I'm driving in my car is cool right right left line a nice Crush the part of the car and the front left

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11654014
Notice Date: Apr 11, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 11, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11651592 Other
Mar 30, 2025
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

Mass airflow sensor and traction control light coming on . Second Nissan vehicle to do this.

Corrective Action:

Mass airflow sensor and traction control light coming on . Second Nissan vehicle to do this.

Additional Notes:

Mass airflow sensor and traction control light coming on . Second Nissan vehicle to do this.

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11651592
Notice Date: Mar 30, 2025
Recall Date: Mar 30, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11650416 Other
Mar 25, 2025
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

I was driving my vehicle, and the vehicle had a unexpected rapid vehicle deceleration.

Corrective Action:

I was driving my vehicle, and the vehicle had a unexpected rapid vehicle deceleration.

Additional Notes:

I was driving my vehicle, and the vehicle had a unexpected rapid vehicle deceleration.

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11650416
Notice Date: Mar 25, 2025
Recall Date: Mar 25, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11644522 Other
Feb 24, 2025
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

All 4 door lock actuators Airbag System Malfunctioning CVT Slipping at 83,000 miles Broken Motor Mount

Corrective Action:

All 4 door lock actuators Airbag System Malfunctioning CVT Slipping at 83,000 miles Broken Motor Mount

Additional Notes:

All 4 door lock actuators Airbag System Malfunctioning CVT Slipping at 83,000 miles Broken Motor Mount

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11644522
Notice Date: Feb 24, 2025
Recall Date: Feb 24, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11644522 Other
Feb 24, 2025
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

All 4 door lock actuators Airbag System Malfunctioning CVT Slipping at 83,000 miles Broken Motor Mount

Corrective Action:

All 4 door lock actuators Airbag System Malfunctioning CVT Slipping at 83,000 miles Broken Motor Mount

Additional Notes:

All 4 door lock actuators Airbag System Malfunctioning CVT Slipping at 83,000 miles Broken Motor Mount

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11644522
Notice Date: Feb 24, 2025
Recall Date: Feb 24, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11644522 Other
Feb 24, 2025
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

All 4 door lock actuators Airbag System Malfunctioning CVT Slipping at 83,000 miles Broken Motor Mount

Corrective Action:

All 4 door lock actuators Airbag System Malfunctioning CVT Slipping at 83,000 miles Broken Motor Mount

Additional Notes:

All 4 door lock actuators Airbag System Malfunctioning CVT Slipping at 83,000 miles Broken Motor Mount

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11644522
Notice Date: Feb 24, 2025
Recall Date: Feb 24, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11641961 Other
Feb 11, 2025
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I came out in the morning and the whole inside of my car had smoke damage, There seems to be what looked like a wire issue that has caused a fire in the center council of my nissan . Thank god by the grade of god the fire went out by its self . I do not want this to happen to anyone else

Corrective Action:

I came out in the morning and the whole inside of my car had smoke damage, There seems to be what looked like a wire issue that has caused a fire in the center council of my nissan . Thank god by the grade of god the fire went out by its self . I do not want this to happen to anyone else

Additional Notes:

I came out in the morning and the whole inside of my car had smoke damage, There seems to be what looked like a wire issue that has caused a fire in the center council of my nissan . Thank god by the grade of god the fire went out by its self . I do not want this to happen to anyone else

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11641961
Notice Date: Feb 11, 2025
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11641818 Other
Feb 10, 2025
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

My vehicle has 55K miles, and you can not see your headlights shining out front of the vehicle at night. It looks like you only have on running lights. Please note the headlights do not have any problem with lens oxidation.

Corrective Action:

My vehicle has 55K miles, and you can not see your headlights shining out front of the vehicle at night. It looks like you only have on running lights. Please note the headlights do not have any problem with lens oxidation.

Additional Notes:

My vehicle has 55K miles, and you can not see your headlights shining out front of the vehicle at night. It looks like you only have on running lights. Please note the headlights do not have any problem with lens oxidation.

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11641818
Notice Date: Feb 10, 2025
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11640086 Other
Feb 1, 2025
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

Warnining light stays on for airbag. Dealership confirmed seat needs to be replaced as airbag is defective and not working. Obviously not drivable unless a board member of Nissan would allow their loved ones to drive a vehicle without an airbag.

Corrective Action:

Warnining light stays on for airbag. Dealership confirmed seat needs to be replaced as airbag is defective and not working. Obviously not drivable unless a board member of Nissan would allow their loved ones to drive a vehicle without an airbag.

Additional Notes:

Warnining light stays on for airbag. Dealership confirmed seat needs to be replaced as airbag is defective and not working. Obviously not drivable unless a board member of Nissan would allow their loved ones to drive a vehicle without an airbag.

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11640086
Notice Date: Feb 1, 2025
Recall Date: Feb 1, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11639398 Other
Jan 29, 2025
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

Failed component: drivers front coil spring broke. Yes available for inspection upon request. Does not appear to have signs of exterior corrosion. Could effect drivability of vehicle. I think Nissan issued a technical service bulletin for 2022 Altima but not for 2017 Altima. Part has not been inspected by manufacture, police, or any others. No warning indications to driver. Incident occurred pulling out of driveway.

Corrective Action:

Failed component: drivers front coil spring broke. Yes available for inspection upon request. Does not appear to have signs of exterior corrosion. Could effect drivability of vehicle. I think Nissan issued a technical service bulletin for 2022 Altima but not for 2017 Altima. Part has not been inspected by manufacture, police, or any others. No warning indications to driver. Incident occurred pulling out of driveway.

Additional Notes:

Failed component: drivers front coil spring broke. Yes available for inspection upon request. Does not appear to have signs of exterior corrosion. Could effect drivability of vehicle. I think Nissan issued a technical service bulletin for 2022 Altima but not for 2017 Altima. Part has not been inspected by manufacture, police, or any others. No warning indications to driver. Incident occurred pulling out of driveway.

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11639398
Notice Date: Jan 29, 2025
Recall Date: Jan 29, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11637244 Other
Jan 21, 2025
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

No incident has happened yet. I am finding that there is a lot of discussion about faulty air bags on Nissan Altima's of all years. Mine is a 2017 Nissan Altima and my airbag light is on. There is a lot of discussion online of MANY people having the same issues and Nissan charging an arm and a leg to fix. If it is something that is wrong with so many cars then why is this not a recall? I have not taken it to a dealer as they want to charge over $200 to take a look at something that is obviously wrong with all of these cars. At what point does a recall go into effect? How many similar complaints have you received on this issue with Nissan Altima's?

Corrective Action:

No incident has happened yet. I am finding that there is a lot of discussion about faulty air bags on Nissan Altima's of all years. Mine is a 2017 Nissan Altima and my airbag light is on. There is a lot of discussion online of MANY people having the same issues and Nissan charging an arm and a leg to fix. If it is something that is wrong with so many cars then why is this not a recall? I have not taken it to a dealer as they want to charge over $200 to take a look at something that is obviously wrong with all of these cars. At what point does a recall go into effect? How many similar complaints have you received on this issue with Nissan Altima's?

Additional Notes:

No incident has happened yet. I am finding that there is a lot of discussion about faulty air bags on Nissan Altima's of all years. Mine is a 2017 Nissan Altima and my airbag light is on. There is a lot of discussion online of MANY people having the same issues and Nissan charging an arm and a leg to fix. If it is something that is wrong with so many cars then why is this not a recall? I have not taken it to a dealer as they want to charge over $200 to take a look at something that is obviously wrong with all of these cars. At what point does a recall go into effect? How many similar complaints have you received on this issue with Nissan Altima's?

Manufacturer: NISSAN
Mfg Campaign: 11637244
Notice Date: Jan 21, 2025
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2025

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