How many steering complaints does the 2017 Nissan Altima have?

NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2017 Altima, which is 4% of its 391 total complaints for the year.

Is there a recall for 2017 Nissan Altima steering problems?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for steering on the 2017 Altima.

At what mileage do steering problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2017 Altima is 20,525 miles.

Did the 2017 Altima steering issue cause any crashes?

NHTSA complaint data shows 2 crashes tied to steering complaints on the 2017 Altima, with no fires or injuries reported.

How does the 2017 Altima compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2017 Altima's steering share is 4%, similar to 2013 (4%) and 2016 (3%), and lower than 2021's 10% and 2024's 12%.

2017 Nissan Altima Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2017 Nissan Altima, 4% of its 391 total complaints, with 2 crashes and no fires or injuries. Median mileage at failure is 20,525 miles. There is no related recall for this issue on this model year.

Steering complaints: 16; 4% of 391
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 20,525 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel suddenly locks up mid-turn, sometimes causing the driver to hit a curb or lose control.
Loud knocking or clunking noise from the steering column or rack and pinion at low speed, which dealers reportedly called normal.
Power steering pump produces a high-pitched whining noise that gets louder when the steering wheel is turned.
Steering feels loose or wandering at highway speeds, especially through curves.
A drilling or vibrating noise traced to the tubing between the power steering pump and steering column.

When 2017 Nissan Altima steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 6, 2018, latest Aug 11, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2018 to Aug 2026; peak May 2018 (1).

Steering recalls for the 2017 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201020 (5%)
201112 (5%)
201217 (4%)
201394 (4%)
201458 (5%)
201548 (5%)
201616 (3%)
201716 (4%)
201812 (5%)
20193 (1%)
202013 (8%)
20217 (10%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (3%)
20245 (12%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2017 Nissan Altima have?: NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2017 Altima, which is 4% of its 391 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for 2017 Nissan Altima steering problems?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for steering on the 2017 Altima.
At what mileage do steering problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2017 Altima is 20,525 miles.
Did the 2017 Altima steering issue cause any crashes?: NHTSA complaint data shows 2 crashes tied to steering complaints on the 2017 Altima, with no fires or injuries reported.
How does the 2017 Altima compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2017 Altima's steering share is 4%, similar to 2013 (4%) and 2016 (3%), and lower than 2021's 10% and 2024's 12%.