1997 Nissan Altima electrical problems

14 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 13%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
3
Ignition
2
Alternator/generator/regulator
2
Wiring: interior/under dash
1
Starter assembly
1
Ignition: switch
1
Ignition: module
1
Horn
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

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175k-200k

200k+

Nissan Altima electrical problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Nissan Altima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 3, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 140,000 miles · CA

Vehicle I missing and I had to file a police report for a stolen vehicle.

Filed Aug 24, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · MA

The car don't start. My seatbelt shredding and I worry that my air bag won't work if my children and I got into an accident

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Electrical, Lights · OH

Rear brake lights failure- both sides- first left then right- replaced went out again soon after. Lights on heater gauges failed. Cigarette lighter "female part" pulls out of dash when you take the lighter out. Passenger door panel came off-keeps the doors from unlocking- tried to fix it and ended up being locked in my car in the rain for an hour. Back passenger side seat belt was jammed. Also odometer is jammed-has never been tampered with. Was bringing my husband to work and I know that it is a 10 mile drive-none of the numbers rolled over. Works when it wants to.

Filed Jan 14, 2003 · Electrical · VA

Consumer states that alternator is defective and constantly draining vehicle's battery. Dealer inspected and diagnosed that alternator was assembled incorrectly at time of vehicle manufacture. Ts

Filed Apr 1, 2002 · Electrical · IL

Vehicle had failed to start. Had vehicle towed to garage. Was informed by mechanic, fuel plate had shorted out wires' connection. Wires were burned, and needed to be replaced.

Filed Mar 17, 2002 · Electrical · GA

Ignition switch will not turn without shaking the key in the switch, the horn does not work.

Filed Nov 6, 2000 · Electrical · MS

It seems as though a defect must be present in the motor/regulator of the nissan altima '97. I am replacing it annually!!!!!!!!!.

Filed Jan 20, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · DC

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.

Filed Sep 24, 1999 · Electrical · VA

When cellural telephone is withdrawn, the jack assemble comes out of the receptacle.

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · Electrical, Transmission · CA

Starter failed.

Questions about the 1997 Nissan Altima electrical

Does the 1997 Nissan Altima have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the electrical of the 1997 Nissan Altima, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Nissan Altima electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Nissan Altima electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan Altima have the most electrical problems?

The Nissan Altima model years with the most electrical complaints are 2009 (466 complaints), 2013 (159 complaints) and 2005 (97 complaints).