1997 Nissan Altima Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 159,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Nissan Altima, 5% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 159,100 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car will not start when the temperature falls below freezing. The dealer has tried to correct the problem and on two occasions has replaced the battery and the distributor. Both did not solve the problem. I believe the problem lines with the fuel line. The dealer cannot figure out what is wrong. The second failure are the two seals on the rear tailights which have resulted in water damage to the trunk.”
NHTSA complaint #717608, filed 2000-01“The power socket into which the plug for cellular phone goes into, does not stay attached to the dash when unplugging the jack.the location of plug does not allow for cup holder to be used when using.”
NHTSA complaint #522143, filed 1997-09Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 13 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 17 | 4% |
| 2016 | 30 | 5% |
| 2015 | 28 | 3% |
| 2014 | 25 | 2% |
| 2013 | 49 | 2% |
| 2012 | 13 | 3% |
| 2011 | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 11 | 1% |
| 2008 | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
| 2006 | 32 | 4% |
| 2005 | 35 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 50 | 6% |
| 2002 | 56 | 5% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 19 | 15% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 8 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1997 Nissan Altima
35 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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