2017 Nissan Altima: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 133 owner complaints for the 2017 Nissan Altima that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11754916 (filed 08/05/2026): “Shuddering and loss of acceleration/vehicle slowed on its own while driving on the highway. managed to get to firestone and diagnostic codes p0776 and p0841 came up. advised to take vehicle to dealer shop as work could not be done on cvt there. car was towed to nissan bonney road virginia beach. tra…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11717377 (filed 02/11/2026): “The contact owns a 2017 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. the vehicle lost motive power. the vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. no warning lights we…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11701902 (filed 11/28/2025): “Just bought a 2017 nissan altima sr. took it for a ride. attempted to merge into traffic and the car had zero acceleration once i merged and then the transmission seemed to completely disengage. the rpms week to around 3500 so i quickly had to pull off so as not to get rear ended. brought the ca…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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