2017 Nissan Altima — coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV, about 122,000 miles. The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks.
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2017 Nissan Altima — water spots keep coming back after correction
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV, about 48,500 miles. Paint looked perfect after polishing, but water spotting returns after outdoor washes. I do not want to keep removing clear coat. What process change wo…
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV — cPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried about three-to-five-year ownership cost and service downtime than the purchase price…
FlatSixEnthusiast40Community StarterMay 12, 20262017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SVDenver / Front Range14 replies0 helpful
2017 Nissan Altima — car died once at a light and restarted immediately
The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before trusting it on a long trip? Mostly looking f…
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV — cPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried about three-to-five-year ownership cost and service downtime than the purchase price…
HybridDriver42Community StarterMay 2, 20262017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SVCentral Florida11 replies0 helpful
2017 Nissan Altima — car died once at a light and restarted immediately — second opinion before I spend money
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV, about 160,500 miles. The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize bef…
2017 Nissan Altima — rebuilt-title price looks tempting
A rebuilt-title car is much cheaper than clean-title examples and appears professionally repaired. What should I think about beyond repair quality: insurance, financing, future resale and hidden dama…
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV — first HPDE — what actually needs to be changed?
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV, about 4,800 miles. Doing my first beginner track day in an otherwise stock street car. I'm not trying to chase lap times. Beyond fresh fluid, pad thickness, tires and torqu…
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV — need advice: Coolant is old by time but low mileage
Car only has 32k miles but the coolant is several years old. Would you change it based on age alone? I'm trying to prioritize maintenance that matters rather than replacing everything early. If I fix…
TorqueEnthusiast74Community StarterApr 20, 20262017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SVOrange County1 reply0 helpful
2017 Nissan Altima — no crank with full dash power, then it starts later
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV, about 78,500 miles. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look clean. What would you…
2017 Nissan Altima — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV, about 120,000 miles. Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanes…
2017 Nissan Altima — coolant is old by age but mileage is low
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual ri…
2017 Nissan Altima — two-post lift in a residential garage
Ceiling height looks workable, but I am more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor layout and garage-door tracks. What measurements should be confirmed before shopping lifts?
2017 Nissan Altima — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV, about 161,000 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners sho…
Anyone else: Delayed engagement into Drive when cold
On cold mornings, shifting from Park to Drive takes a second or two before the car actually engages. Once warm it's instant and shifts fine. Fluid level/condition is my first thought, but what else s…
2017 Nissan Altima — pPI found $1,800 of upcoming work
Inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic. I still like the car. Do you treat the shop estimate as a dollar-for-dollar negotiation point or just decide whether the aski…
2017 Nissan Altima — engine fits but driveline angle is not ideal
Mock-up clears the steering and firewall, but getting the transmission output lined up perfectly would require moving the engine. How much should packaging be compromised to improve driveline geometr…
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV — question: Used truck versus new compact pickup
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switch and regret the smaller truck?
2017 Nissan Altima — catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV, about 143,000 miles. A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once.
BatteryScout485Community StarterFeb 27, 20262017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SVCentral Jersey20 replies0 helpful
2017 Nissan Altima — long crank only after filling the fuel tank
The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough for a few seconds. Could EVAP/purge behavior cause this, and what would you test? Mos…