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2017 Nissan Altima Recalls

2017 Nissan Altima Recalls
Updated Jun 15, 2026·Ethan Miller

Recall Summary

The 2017 Nissan Altima has 4 recalls recorded by NHTSA.

Most are for minor compliance or labeling issues.

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Total Recalls

4
0 High Risks

Source: NHTSA Campaign Data

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How to Handle Recalls

Check your VIN

Locate your 17-character VIN on the dashboard or driver's door jamb.

Verify Status

Visit the NHTSA Recall Website or the manufacturer's official page.

Schedule Repair

Contact a franchised dealership. Recall repairs are always free of charge.

Document It

Keep records of the repair for your vehicle history file to maintain value.

Note: Unrepaired recalls can affect vehicle safety and resale value. We recommend checking for open recalls at least once a year.

Recall Summary

What the recall count means for the 2017 Nissan Altima

The 2017 Nissan Altima has 4 recall campaigns on record. Not automatically, but you should still verify that every recall remedy was completed. The 2017 Nissan Altima has 4 recorded recall campaigns, and open work can change the ownership risk materially.

Which systems are affected?

The main systems named in recall filings for the 2017 Nissan Altima include LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH.

What should buyers check before purchase?

Run a VIN recall lookup, confirm dealer remedy completion, and compare the recall themes against the maintenance and complaints reports before committing.

What is the most serious recall on the 2017 Nissan Altima?

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.

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Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Altima have?

There are 4 recall campaigns for the 2017 Nissan Altima.

Recall rows are tied to NHTSA campaign-level source references.

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Are there safety critical recalls for the 2017 Nissan Altima?

There are no documented high risk recalls for this model year. However, always confirm remedy availability with a VIN lookup.

Recall response workflow is provided next to the data table.

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Recall campaigns
4
Primary source
NHTSA recall filings and campaign references
Workflow
Count, campaign details, remedy status, and VIN verification

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In this guide

  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Action Plan
  3. 03Should Buyers Worry?
  4. 04NHTSA Recalls
  5. 05Data and Methodology

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Recalls for 2017 Nissan Altima Buyer's Guide

4 total campaigns

moderate
ID: 17V040000

Latches/Locks/Linkages

DoorsLatch

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.

low
ID: 18V915000

Structure

EmergencyEscape/Egress/Exit

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.

moderate
ID: 18V915000

Latches/Locks/Linkages

DoorsLatch

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.

moderate
ID: 20V315000

Latches/Locks/Linkages

HoodLatch

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.