2017 Nissan Altima Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 393 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2017 Nissan Altima, 2% of the 393 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Subject: Urgent Complaint Regarding Nissan Altima CVT Transmission and Emergency Brake System Failure I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the recent failure of my Nissan Altima's CVT transmission and emergency brake system. This unexpected issue has jeopardized the safety of myself and others on the road, and I urgently need assistance in resolving these critical issues. The failure was confirmed by a trusted, who emphasized the seriousness of the situation. Without warning signs or symptoms leading up to the failure, the safety implications are even more concerning. …”
NHTSA complaint #11590514, filed 2024-05“Multiple times the car will brake while triggering the forward collision warning, sending the car into a limp mode of 40mph. This occurs at a stop sign/light, or while passing a car. I had the part replaced and the problem continues.”
NHTSA complaint #11555979, filed 2023-11“At certain times the front impact radar will say it is blocked or not functioning. Twice it has actually applied the brakes with nothing in front of it. Now the air bag light is on and will not go off.”
NHTSA complaint #11428209, filed 2021-08Related service bulletins
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Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 12% |
| 2023 | 4 | 13% |
| 2022 | 10 | 32% |
| 2021 | 22 | 31% |
| 2020 | 30 | 16% |
| 2019 | 41 | 18% |
| 2018 | 15 | 7% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2017 Nissan Altima
133 complaintsAir bags
74 complaintsOther or unknown
62 complaintsVehicle speed control
41 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsLatches, 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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