The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the overhead console dislodged from the ceiling and fell downward, striking the driver on the head. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic, who determined that the clips attaching the console to the interior ceiling of the vehicle had failed, causing the console to detach and fall. The contact was informed that the console needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 64,300.
2017 Nissan Altima body problems
18 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 64,300. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 64,300
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Body14
- Interior panels: sun visor1
- Interior panels: ceiling1
At what mileage
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Nissan Altima body problems in other years
Related recalls
Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V‑040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear passenger door to unlatch and inadvertently open without warning when the window is lowered.
- Risk
- If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will secure the latch-lock cables in the correct position using the new remedy procedure, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7669.
Recall number 18V915000 · Recall details
What 2017 Nissan Altima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side sun visor independently detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with sun visor failure. The contact was informed that the driver's side sun visor assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the failure impaired driving visibility. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
On 25Apr25, when driving vehicle home from mechanic following exhaust repair, hood latch disengaged and smashed windshield, less than 1 mile from mechanic location. Vehicle was returned to mechanic, hood safety latch inspected, and windshield replaced. Event also caused damage to hood body.
I'm driving in my car is cool right right left line a nice Crush the part of the car and the front left
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, the center light console located on the roof in between the front driver and passenger seat had fallen off while driving at various speeds. After the initial failure, the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the console was repaired free of charge. The contact stated that almost two years after the initial failure, the same failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls or warranties on the vehicle. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
I was driving my nissan altima when the recall hood latch let my hood open.Yes my car is available for inspection. I was driving on public road when the hood open with out any warning. It stop me from see the road and cars in front of me. Yes they replaced the recalled hood latch again. They did not fix the damages that happened to my car but give me the run a round. Now my windshield is broke, both finders are damaged and the hood is dented. Sutherlin Nissan in Cherokee County is where they replaced the recall hood latch and told me to get quote from ny body shop of choosing and send to Nissan Consumer affairs and they told me that Sutherlin Nissan should have runned it thru warranty. No warning lamps or messages appeared before the hood open.
The locking mechanism on the rear passenger door has broken twice. The electric switching mechanism does not lock or unlock the door. Has to be done manually. Additionally the child safety lock also had to be replaced on the same door. Causing the door to only be able to be opened from the outside. Both are potentially very dangerous in the emergency situations.
I was driving in the highway, and suddenly my hood flew open. I could not see I had to slow then and pull over to the side. Because of the hood coming up it cracked my windshield and the hinges damaged both sides of the front fenders. I have been trying to get an appointment for the recall at multiple Nissan service centers since January of 2022. This incident happened in December , it is now September 06 2022. I am sitting at a Nissan service center and they are telling me they are not responsible call the insurance. As I explain to the agent the insurance is not going to fix it due to the problem caused by a recall. Now the agent is telling me that I will have to make another appointment and it will be 8-9 months before they can get to it.
Car was parked luckily but when door was shut the sunroof exploded like a volcano
When I drive my vehicle sometimes the hood latch opens I don't know why? Very scary when driving on freeway
Questions about the 2017 Nissan Altima body
Does the 2017 Nissan Altima have body problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the body of the 2017 Nissan Altima, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2017 Nissan Altima body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 64,300 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Nissan Altima body?
Yes, 1 recall: 18V915000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Altima have the most body problems?
The Nissan Altima model years with the most body complaints are 2005 (351 complaints), 2008 (312 complaints) and 2006 (221 complaints).
Other 2017 Nissan Altima problems
Transmission 133Airbags 74Acceleration 41Engine 41Electrical 28Brakes 19Lights 19Fuel system 18Steering 16Locks 14Driver assistance 11Suspension 11Seats 5Seat belts 4Wheels 4Visibility 3Tires 1
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