2017 Nissan Altima: Dealership says needs transmission work
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 Altima report: dealership says needs transmission work. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 82,500 miles.
NHTSA has 133 owner complaints for the 2017 Altima in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11754916 (filed 08/05/2026): “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 t…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11717377 (filed 02/11/2026): “The contact owns a 2017 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. the vehicle lost motive power. the vehicle was driven to the shoul…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: $200 to repair (1 reports) need new transmission (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $5,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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