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2017 Nissan Altima Engine Problems

18 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

18
Complaints
1
Crashes
3
Fires
Jan 2022Nov 2019
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (18)

criticalENGINE
CrashFiled: Jan 2022

The transmission on my 2017 Nissan Altima is stalling. It stall when I accelerate and in the middle of driving. This is a safety issue and has caused me to be in a recent accident.

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NHTSA #: 11448095
criticalENGINE
FireFiled: Jun 2020

Ii noticed a weird smell coming from the engine for a about month but didn't think anything of it. I was driving on my way to work when my car started smoking, shut off, and caught on fire! Had this car for not even 1 year when this incident happened.

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NHTSA #: 11327431
criticalENGINE
FireFiled: Mar 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan altima. While attempting to park the vehicle, it caught fire under the hood in the engine compartment without warning. The parking attendant attempted to start the vehicle and it exploded.

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NHTSA #: 11186864
criticalENGINE
FireFiled: Jun 2018

Tl* the contact owned a 2017 nissan altima. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. While the vehicle was being manually pushed out of the roadway, it caught on fire.

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NHTSA #: 11101116
highENGINE
Filed: Jun 2025

I need to preface this by stating I fundamentally don’t understand how an issue that directly results in the failure of inspection which dictates road safety/emissions quality and was identified by two mechanics as a part known to fail cannot be under a recall. The part addressed is #14001-3TA1E but more specifically it is an issue with the value position sensor.

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NHTSA #: 11665137
highENGINE
Filed: Jun 2022

Transmission failure at 78,000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11471881
highENGINE
Filed: May 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to her residence.

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NHTSA #: 11323830
mediumENGINE
Filed: Nov 2025

Check engine light came on will not go off transmission fluid burnt replaced transmission fluid because transmission was slipping out of gear not finding the correct gear I do believe it was starting off in second gear instead of first.

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NHTSA #: 11697998
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the engine and oxygen sensor warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11671582
mediumENGINE
Filed: Oct 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while exiting a car wash, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence where a handheld diagnostic scanner retrieved DTC code: P0130 (Oxygen Sensor).

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NHTSA #: 11618642
mediumENGINE
Filed: Feb 2024

The CVT transmission stopped working there was no warning or anything it just stopped. There was no warning light or anything, we took it to a mechanic and they confirmed that the transmission went out. I called the dealership where I bought it and they said they can’t do anything and I have no warranty.

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NHTSA #: 11574451
lowENGINE
Filed: Jul 2025

The 2017 Nissan Altima has a delay in acceleration when the gas pedal is pressed.

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NHTSA #: 11675649
lowENGINE
Filed: Jul 2025

2017 Nissan Altima with CVT transmission losses acceleration while driving.

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NHTSA #: 11674744
lowENGINE
Filed: May 2025

CVT Transmission issue. This Car has delayed acceleration.

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NHTSA #: 11660225
lowENGINE
Filed: May 2025

Car loses acceleration while driving. Problems with CVT engine

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NHTSA #: 11658854
lowENGINE
Filed: Mar 2025

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

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NHTSA #: 11650416
lowENGINE
Filed: Feb 2021

Car stopped when on stop light was in motion and never came back have to towe the car . Some time it start and sometime not . So it's scary if you press the brake and stops and someone from behind can hit you .

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NHTSA #: 11396206
lowENGINE
Filed: Nov 2019

My car always quit off while I am driving for whatever reason. I was dropping my kids off at school one day in traffic and it cut off on me and it also cut off on me on the railroad tracks, there wasn't a train insight thank god.... This is very dangerous and something needs to be done about this...

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NHTSA #: 11279333

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