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2017 Nissan Altima Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 393 total for the year
Median mileage
148,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2017 Nissan Altima, 0% of the 393 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 148,000 miles.

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.

“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. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired, the oxygen sensor warning light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken for an oil change and the certified mechanic determined that the spark plugs, and ignition coils needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the #4-cylinder head gasket needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11671582, filed 2025-07, 148,000 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202111%
202053%
201994%
201710%
201430%
201380%
201241%
201162%
201041%
2009101%
2008212%
2007449%
200618923%
200525924%
200410939%
200345051%
200259457%
20015937%
20004931%
199989%
19981411%
199776%
199689%
19952816%
19941110%
19931613%

Other parts of the 2017 Nissan Altima

Transmission and drivetrain
133 complaints
Air bags
74 complaints
Other or unknown
62 complaints
Vehicle speed control
41 complaints
Engine
39 complaints
Electrical system
27 complaints
Brakes
19 complaints
Exterior lighting
18 complaints
Body and structure
18 complaints
Fuel system
17 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
14 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Nissan Altima

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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