2017 Nissan Altima exterior lighting problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2017 Nissan Altima — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car not starting. Narrowed down to brake light switch not functioning properly. Jumped across the switch, car started. Push button ignition requires brakes to be depressed to start the vehicle. We have been close to being rear-ended twice lately. No warning lights signifying a problem. This is the…”
filed Jul 12, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front headlights failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the front headlights were dim. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced an Extended Warranty…”
filed Sep 5, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Altima | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Altima | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Altima | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Altima | 13 | 6% |
| 2016 Altima | 41 | 7% |
| 2015 Altima | 268 | 28% |
| 2014 Altima | 298 | 27% |
| 2013 Altima | 441 | 19% |
| 2012 Altima | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Altima | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Altima | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 Altima | 9 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.