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2017 Nissan Altima Steering Problems

14 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data

14
Complaints
2
Crashes
Jan 2022Dec 2021
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (14)

criticalSTEERING,POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2022

I was driving on the highway and lost all my speed it dropped from 70 to 30 on the highway had to pull over and shut my car down. I restarted it, and my RPMs went up but were not moving. After this happen I have been in almost 15 accidents.

NHTSA #: 11495237
criticalSTEERING
CrashFiled: Apr 2022

The armbar connected to the front driver's side tire locked up during a left turn and then disconnected from the tire. I had no control over the steering and the car was still moving. I had two choices, run into the curb to stop the car or go over into a ditch about 30 feet down.

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NHTSA #: 11459654
criticalSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2018

First day of major heat wave. Fire on side of traveled road as traffic starts to move the 2017 altima 3.5 engine car with anout 9500 miles on it suddenly without any warning looses power and gas peddle has no response. Car felt heavy rolls backwards towards edge as it seemed it had shut down automatically.

NHTSA #: 11109956
highSTEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2019

Tuesday, nov 12th, approximately 7 pm, while in the middle of evening traffic on a busy thoroughfare, vehicle lost complete power and coasted to a stop on side of road. Prior to this, vehicle lost power temporary about 20 minutes prior on another very busy stretch of road but was able to restart. Throughout the day, the car would sputter while in motion.

NHTSA #: 11280382
mediumSTEERING,SUSPENSION
Filed: Oct 2022

loose steering at highway speeds and going around a curve on the highway also have clunking from the rack and pinion but the dealer says the clunk is normal but it doesn't feel normal

NHTSA #: 11487391
mediumSTEERING,SUSPENSION
Filed: Jan 2022

I have a clunking from the rear of my 2017 nissan altima when going over bumps and the front end of the car is also very unstable going around curves at highway speeds, the clunking is heard after going over bumps or dips in the road and it's the same noise that generated recall p9324 and I have attempted to get it fixed at the dealer to no prevail

NHTSA #: 11449354
mediumSTEERING
CrashFiled: Dec 2021

I was on my way to work on Saturday 12/18 and as I was making a left turn my steering wheel locked and I actually hit a curb hopped it and went back into traffic. My axel broke on left hand side and blew my tire. Thankfully my children weren't in the car and a police officer happen to see the whole thing.

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NHTSA #: 11444355
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Aug 2020

I have taken my car in serval times to hopfully get this problem fixed but they can't figure out what it is! My steering wheel locks up when I'm on the road or turning and I can't turn my wheel when it locks on me. I have blown a tire because of this issue it pushed me off the road and I couldn't correct it until the steering wheel loosened up.

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NHTSA #: 11343784
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Dec 2019

The power steering pump (2017 nissan altima sr, 2.4l, 35,980 miles) began to produce whining noises (high frequency pitch sounds) both when the engine runs with moving and when the car moves. Particularly, when I turn the steering wheel while the engine is on, it produces higher noises. If I don't turn the power steering wheel while the engine is on, it produces lower whining sounds.

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NHTSA #: 11287789
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Mar 2019

Problem with my 2017 altima sl. Knocking noise in steering at low speed noise coming from steering. Went back to my nissan dealer and they inspected and found that noise is normall.

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NHTSA #: 11190956
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Oct 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan altima. When the vehicle was cranked, the contact heard a drilling sound. The noise occurred for at least two months.

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NHTSA #: 11141189
mediumSTEERING
Filed: May 2018

My son was practicing driving. He was turning and the car would not turn. Ps warning light came on and stayed on.

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NHTSA #: 11092141
lowSTEERING
Filed: Feb 2020

When driving on rough terrain going at approximately 30 to 35 MPH, my steering wheel locks up for about 3 seconds and then releases. When this issue happens I am unable to control my vehicle. The first 3 times this problem happened I was driving on the highway.

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NHTSA #: 11310331
lowSTEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
Filed: Jun 2018

My car is running very hard it's not smooth anymore I feel the pressure coming from the wheel and the steering wheel is not straight as supposed to.

NHTSA #: 11100121

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