CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Nissan Altima has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA, including 31 crashes, 5 fires, 24 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (37 reports).
1997 Nissan Altima recalls
Most common 1997 Nissan Altima problems
Problem areas named in the 108 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 37 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Suspension | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Visibility | 6 |
What owners report
I WAS HIT, REAR-ENDED, VERY HARD AND THE AIRBAG DEFINITELY SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN, STOPPED FOR AT LEAST 10 SECONDS WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR AND A CAR SLAMMED INTO THE BACK OF ME WITH NO ATTEMPT TO HIT THEIR BRAKES
DUE TO CORROSION, BOTH REAR SUB MEMBER AND FRONT CRADLE ARE ROTTING OUT AND MUST BE REPLACED. VEHICLE IS UNSAFE. ONCE REPLACED, OTHER WORK MAY BE NEEDED
VEHICLE I MISSING AND I HAD TO FILE A POLICE REPORT FOR A STOLEN VEHICLE.
THE CAR DON'T START. MY SEATBELT SHREDDING AND I WORRY THAT MY AIR BAG WON'T WORK IF MY CHILDREN AND I GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT
WHILE SLOWING DOWN & APPLIED BRAKES AT A STOP SIGN, THE CAR INSTEAD SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CROSSING FOUR LANES OF TRAFFIC AND ULTIMATELY SLAMMING INTO A TREE.
1997 Nissan Altima questions
Does the 1997 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1997 Nissan Altima: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Nissan Altima?
Based on 108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (37), Electrical System (16), Unknown Or Other (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Nissan Altima has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.