2017 Nissan Altima acceleration & cruise control problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 5, 2026VAAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   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. Transmission replacement recommended and my car only has 53,000 miles on it but is outside the 84 month extended warranty drafted from class action lawsuits and settlement. I was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11754916 · source
2. Filed Jul 18, 2026NMBrakesAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Driving on the freeway and car goes into limp mode very dangerous situation as spend was reduced and almost got rear ended by truck

   NHTSA complaint #11751253 · source
3. Filed May 13, 2026GAOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering

   The first code it threw was for the master air flow sensor then it started bogging out not going over 1RPM -throwing the code "P17F0 CVT Judder" and has left me in some really,really bad situations in traffic, and when it boggs down like that (no matter how many times I turn it off and restart it, even if the battery drains all the way out and I have to get a jump) I have to wait two hours after unhooking the battery and sit for an hour if not more before I can start it up…

   NHTSA complaint #11737698 · source
4. Filed Sep 16, 2025GAOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   My CVT transmission has been replaced three times by Nissan. I am currently on the third CVT transmission and it has failed requiring a fourth CVT transmission replacement. I was in a few different situations each time the trasmission failed that were unsafe. I've been at intersections, trying to accelerate forward when the stop light turns green causing me to stop in the middle of intersections or accelerate slowly through the intersection which is very dangerous. I've been…

   NHTSA complaint #11687696 · source
5. Filed Jun 4, 2025CAAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly hesitated before accelerating. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11664856 · source
6. Filed Aug 7, 2024ALCrashAirbagsBrakesAcceleration & Cruise Control

   I left for work, acceleration at slow speed around 30 mph within 40 seconds, the car began to gain speed, I let off the gas pedal, still accelerated. I tried slowly using brakes to slow down - no response. At this point, I notice that cruise control light, was lit up, on the dashboard but not set. I'm now gaining speed of 72 MPH. Not even 1 mile, from turn off. I literally fish tailed three times, then the car slowed down and I ended up sideways, in a ditch. Chipped hubcap…

   NHTSA complaint #11607152 · source
7. Filed Jun 4, 2024PAFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   I own a 2017 Nissan Altima. This vehicle has been having similar issues that other owners have reported with the vehicle failing to accelerate after stopping or sitting ideal while running the and you go too take off, barely moves to a crawl even if the gas pedal is to the floor. It will also loose power (speed) without warning while driving. The vehicle will not register any warning lights when this occurs not even a check engine light comes on when this occurs. It does not…

   NHTSA complaint #11592431 · source
8. Filed May 20, 2024AZOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Transmission: this is the 2nd transmission in about 22,000 miles. Car will start to stall out and then high rev the rpm’s. This has caused significant power loss suddenly in traffic. Issue has been recreated by mechanic and has been inspected thoroughly. Previously transmission was rebuilt with the torque converter being replaced. No indicator lights have come on prior or during sudden loss, only check engine light once. Shutting off vehicle for approximately 5 or so minutes…

   NHTSA complaint #11589678 · source
9. Filed Feb 27, 2024108,000 miGAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was not functioning as intended. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled. In addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure continued and became persistent. The contact stated that…

   NHTSA complaint #11574270 · source
10. Filed Oct 21, 2023TXFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

    When driving my Nissan I had stop at light/ stop sign.My car notify me with a check engine light. It wouldn't accelerate in a matter of seconds I was able to continue driving. I notice it happens every time I have to stop at lights and or stop signs frequently. It first started at about 85,000 miles. I bought it at 65,000 miles I still owe for the car I took it to Nissan and they told me that it no longer had a warranty for the transmission. It has alittle over 100,000 just…

    NHTSA complaint #11551207 · source
11. Filed Jul 29, 2023INAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    Was driving and came to a stop. Went to accelerate and car stuttered and acted like it didn’t want to accelerate. This is not the first time, but it was about a month ago when it last did it and almost caused me to wreck. Car is only at 99k miles.

    NHTSA complaint #11535238 · source
12. Filed Mar 3, 2023CAAcceleration & Cruise Control

    I was driving my 2017 Nissan Altima SV, today on 3/3/23, and had just got on to a busy highway. I had my foot on the gas pedal trying to get to 60 mph. However, the car wouldn't accelerate past 40mph and was making a humming noise, even as I floored it. I looked to see if the car was in another gear but it was in drive. I had to pull the to slow lane and try to find a place to turn off. I came to an intersection where I had to stop, and again, couldn't accelerate to the…

    NHTSA complaint #11510089 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology