general problems of the 2017 Nissan Altima

Eight problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2017 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2017 Altima.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2025

Failed component: drivers front coil spring broke. Yes available for inspection upon request. Does not appear to have signs of exterior corrosion. Could effect drivability of vehicle. I think Nissan issued a technical service bulletin for 2022 Altima but not for 2017 Altima. Part has not been inspected by manufacture, police, or any others. No warning indications to driver. Incident occurred pulling out of driveway.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2023

One month insurance policy lapse and license plate surrender license suspension when I was in hospital emergency room bed time .

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2023

Both front springs broke at 30k miles.

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2021

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.

5 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2020

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.

6 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/24/2019

All the suden I will start my car and give it gas and will not move as if it was being force to run. This has happen many time after this day.

7 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2018

Makes a popping and clanking noise when going over bumps slowly.

8 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2018

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.


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