2017 Nissan Altima Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 5%of 393 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,630miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Nissan Altima, 5% of the 393 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,630 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased my car in 2018, in february of 2019 I had my front brakes changed, not even two months later the squeaking noise started again on the same front brake mechanic told me they was defected brake pads so he changed them and place some new ones on the car. Now I picked my car up from shop and two days later the brakes are squeaking again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11221777, filed 2019-06, 13,000 miles“When I stop at a red light and put my foot on the gas to proceed it would barely move and then take off. My car has under 19,500 miles and the camera is messed up, my car wouldn't start before, my bluetooth hesitates at times and my warning lights are not working properly. Now my check engine light is and I get my oil changes done and just got my brakes done and my car is squealing again.”
NHTSA complaint #11231692, filed 2019-07, 19,260 miles“My car get crazy electrical driving on the highway the transmission sleep alone 5 minutes later car turn on by self like nothing happened when star happened I try to stop the car brake don't work car still running only think its work emergency brake.”
NHTSA complaint #11324532, filed 2020-05, 75 miles“I have a 2017 Nissan Altima and the ABS light comes on and off. I reported the issue to Nissan but I was told that because my car was not listed in the campaign there was nothing that they could do.”
NHTSA complaint #11330584, filed 2020-06, 90,000 miles“Nissan automatic emergency braking system malfunctioning. The alarm goes off 'front radar unavailable due to obstruction and little symbol lights up of two cars crashing on dashboard panel. My vehicle stops short intermittently when this warning occurs. I have noticed the problem is more frequent when I make a turn, go over a speed bump or in inclement weather it seems to happen more frequently... Car comes to complete stop without me touching the brake. I was almost rear ended twice today because of this. …”
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 5 | 12% |
| 2023 | 4 | 13% |
| 2022 | 5 | 16% |
| 2021 | 21 | 30% |
| 2020 | 18 | 10% |
| 2019 | 30 | 13% |
| 2018 | 49 | 22% |
| 2017 | 19 | 5% |
| 2016 | 11 | 2% |
| 2015 | 26 | 3% |
| 2014 | 28 | 3% |
| 2013 | 58 | 3% |
| 2012 | 20 | 5% |
| 2011 | 12 | 5% |
| 2010 | 32 | 8% |
| 2009 | 47 | 3% |
| 2008 | 93 | 9% |
| 2007 | 70 | 15% |
| 2006 | 26 | 3% |
| 2005 | 37 | 3% |
| 2004 | 10 | 4% |
| 2003 | 12 | 1% |
| 2002 | 29 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 12 | 8% |
| 1999 | 15 | 17% |
| 1998 | 14 | 11% |
| 1997 | 9 | 8% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2017 Nissan Altima
133 complaintsAir bags
74 complaintsOther or unknown
62 complaintsVehicle speed control
41 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaintsSuspension
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology