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A Best Buy
Bob, 10/27/2017
updated 11/01/2021
2017 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
38 of 39 people found this review helpful
I bought the Altima 3.5SL which includes virtually all Altima options including V6 engine, leather, heated seats, Bose sound, navigation, radar warnings, smart cruise control which brakes the car automatically, plus upgraded trim and bigger tires. The acceleration is great, almost like driving my prior Maximas (4), but better gas mileage, and the seats are more comfortable. I got about 1/3 off ($10,000) the list price which convinced me to buy it rather than a comparable, new Maxima. I think its styling is better than comparable Camry or Accord. I'm an industrial designer and mechanical engineer. I now have about 47,000 miles on this care, added 2 new tires because one got punctured (original 2 Dunlop tires still good) and it's still a GREAT CAR!
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Altima continues its legacy of excellence
CDR, 06/21/2017
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
31 of 33 people found this review helpful
VST transmission takes some "getting used to" if you're accustomed to traditional automatics. It doesn't "shift" when you think it should, but actually its doing it seamlessly. Other than that (which isn't truly a detractor) this Altima is still the best dollar-for-dollar value in a mid-size sedan. Built in the USA, the craftsmanship, quality, reliability and economy of this almost 40MPG sedan is excellent. Got mine for just $17,600 - yes, to get this you still have to know how to negotiate sales with actual team members at the dealership, but it can be done.
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Best value of any car I've ever bought
Harrison W, 04/10/2017
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
46 of 50 people found this review helpful
For the money, this is the best equipped and most fun-to-drive car I've ever owned. Might be partially attributed to my recent experience (driving a Prius for a couple of years), but this car feels luxurious, quiet and powerful, especially considering the price point. The SR is very stylish and sporty looking - spoiler, dual exhaust, upscale alloy wheels, dark tinted glass, manual shifters on the steering column (but automatic transmission primary) - but fuel economy is as good as an econobox. The ride is truly outstanding, barely a notch below the Lexus ES350 I owned a few years ago at not much more than half the price! I have owned 3 Maximas in my life and this car is every bit as much fun to drive as any of them. I am admittedly a bit partial to Nissan since I live in the Nashville, TN area where their US headquarters is located, but would never settle for second-best just out of loyalty. Would recommend anyone considering an economical, comfortable and fun mid-sized sedan to try out this car!!!
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Comfortable car, but terrible transmission!!
M. Ryan, 01/08/2018
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
100 of 117 people found this review helpful
I received this car brand new (as a new company vehicle), and have now driven it for 7 months and 7k miles. I'm trying to be as objective as possible here, but I would HIGHLY encourage anyone considering this vehicle to 1) lease it only, or 2) if you purchase it, sell it before the warranty expires because I can guarantee that you will be replacing the transmission between 60,000 and 100k miles (this is a factual statement based on my years of experience working in the auto industry, and frequent experience in dealing with people who own late model Nissan vehicles with failed CVT transmissions - which is what this car has). If you don't believe me about the CVT transmission issues, please Google "Nissan CVT transmission problems" before buying this car. There are thousands of complaints at ConsumerAffairs.com regarding Nissan CVT transmissions, and Nissan settled a class-action lawsuit that covered all 2007 to 2010 models (but the problem continues since no significant changes were made to their CVT transmissions following the law suit). Also, if you buy this car please make sure to budget about $4000 to cover the cost of transmission replacement every 60k to 100K miles. The problem is so bad that the 2017 Nissan owners manual no longer even recommends a transmission oil change. The CVT transmission in this car primarily consists of two variable pulleys connected by a metal belt that constantly grinds against the sides of the pulleys to creates friction (and thereby drive the car forward). As you can imagine, this is a poor and unreliable method of designing a transmission, but it saves money, weight, and results in slightly better fuel economy than a regular transmission. As you drive, the transmission feels like it's constantly slipping (which it is). The only time this car feels "normal" is on a flat, open highway at a constant speed with no wind and a light load. At all other times, the transmission feels like it will survive another 5 miles it it before complete failure. And that leads me to my next point. This transmission usually fails without warning, often leaving owners in dangerous situations (imagine it failing on a busy Interstate Highway while you're driving to work, or have your kids in the car). Never, in a hundred years, would I recommend this car to ANYONE - and anyone with half a brain (or at least some basic automotive knowledge) would not purchase this car due to the well documented history of Nissan CVT transmission problems. There are some positives to this car (however), including very comfortable front seats, a very good driving position, very good gas mileage (30-31 mpg in mixed driving, and about 38 on the open highway), a well tuned suspension, very good brakes, and a well designed instrument panel and ergonomics. Unfortunately I cannot (to anyone) recommend this vehicle due to the CVT transmission issue. Hopefully Nissan listens to its customers and develops a proper 6 to 8 speed automatic transmission (like Toyota, GM, or Ford). If they did, I would consider this to be a good overall vehicle and a good value.
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2017 Altima 2.5 SR review
Al, 03/06/2017
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
39 of 45 people found this review helpful
Traded in a 2013 Camry Le for this Altima. Best decision ever. The Altima is way more comfortable in drivers seating comfort and handles way better on turns and on the highway. Do not listen to online video reviews for this car from people who driven the car for 5 minutes. I am a sales rep and put many miles on the car each day. SR trim looks great and you wont regret buying one.
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Cheap expensive car
Jamie, 01/14/2018
updated 01/15/2020
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
Great car. Lots of tech. Plenty of power. Great gas mileage. Is it as good as a Lexus, Infinity or Mercedes? Probably not. Is it $40K to $60K less good? Definitely not. You get a very quiet, spacious comfortable car with plenty of pickup and all the features for $25K instead of $65K to $85K. Check it out.
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Great car for millennials.
Jeremiah Horton , 02/25/2018
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car is amusing on the outside. It gives off a mean, sleek, sporty look to it and it serves well in performance. I currently have the mid trim model (SV) and it has about everything you would possibly want Except the touch screen, YET, it does have the backup camera installed. This car is packed with safety features including forward collision emergency braking, blind spot assist, and it packs a mean punch in Sports Mode( DS on gear shift) but sacrifices from an average of 35mpg to maybe 24mpg. There is lots of back seat room, large trunk space and lots of front room into the Altima sedan. As for interior, it’s pretty boring, a bit outdated, but it doesn’t take away from the experience. So far my car is amazing, with awesome safety features and overall great car!
GET THE 3.5L ENGINE - TOTAL PERFORMANCE
CAR GUY, 01/05/2019
updated 02/12/2025
2017 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Great car. Bought it as an Exec Driven car with about 4,000 miles on it. Unfortunately, they dropped the 3.5L engine (270HP) after 2017 and replaced it with a four cylinder Turbo for 2019. The 3.5L V6 engine makes a huge difference in the car. Great performance and you think you are driving more of a BMW/ Lexus performance car. Fast car and very maneuverable. Interior is leather and loaded with all the GPS and other electronics. I just replaced the Anti-Sway Bar, exhaust systems and Cold Air Intake with Stillen performance parts (a total cost about $1,100 all installed). Gets the car even more performance and the Anti-Sway bar is four times thicker than what is on it (and made of aircraft steel). Stiffer ride and corners very well. More rear headroom than the Nissan Maxima (comfortable to sit in back seat). A great choice for what money we had to spend. Great dealer service as well. The 2.5L is a good engine match for the Altima (have driven them from the Car Rental companies), but the 3.5L makes it a totally different car - a performance car - NOT an econobox. Why buy a performance sedan at double the price??? Tack on the extra performance parts from Stillen and you have a NISMO Altima 3.5L. At 31,000 - no problems. A recall on the hood latch which I will go in for the update. As for the add-on of the Performance Parts from Stillen - a great investment. It is like driving a 350Z with four doors. If you can find one used, pick it up - you won't regret it. the 3.5L makes a huge difference in performance. I have put more miles on my 2017 Nissan Armada and this car (the Altima) still has a new car smell. I need to drive it more so I don't put all the miles on the truck which is also a great vehicle. Sold it with about 34.000 miles on it (low mileage) and took the cash. Later on, bought a new 2023 Armada (got a great price). The Altima 3.5SL was a great car to drive. If you can find one used, it is a lot of car.
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Review of Altima SV
Bruce B, 06/03/2017
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The SV model has pretty much all the features of the SL except leather. If you're not a fan of leather seats but want all the other toys, this is the car for you. Replaced a prior Altima after 13 years. Love the car and love the deal. They worked to our budget and did not try to oversell.
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Comfortable, all the power I need
Shawn, 01/04/2017
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
Leased a 2017 Altima 2.5s, the car is super comfortable to drive with the plush seating. Easily enough power to drive in any condition, uphill, passing, highway merging, no problem. Suspension is awesome and a nice quiet ride. Safety rating is 5 star. [non-permissible content removed]
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12000 miles transmission failed
Ms. Jackson, 07/07/2018
updated 07/09/2021
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car brand new in June 2017. June 2018 with approximately 12000 on it I had to get a new transmission. ABSOLUTELY REDICULOUS. I AM NOT HAPPY AT ALL. Nissan need to do something out of good faith since my car is not consider a lemon.
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TRANSMISSION
Cc Carter , 11/23/2019
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Brought my car brand new transmission went out at 38,000 so if you thinking about getting this car please do your research about the transmission...
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2017 Altima SR
Greg Mims, 05/04/2017
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Added a remote start at purchase. Changed stock radio to a Kenwood navigation. The SR looks the best of the trims. The 18 inch wheels make the car look larger. The interior can be upgraded to leather, heated, air conditioned etc. if that's what you want. But the stock interior is very comfortable. We purchased from Dick Smith Nissan in SC. Got a great deal.
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CVT Transmission junk
J W, 10/26/2018
updated 11/07/2019
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 20 people found this review helpful
Please do your research Nissan has huge problems with the CVT Transmissions. They will eventually fail especially from 2013 and up don't be fooled. If you want to spend $4k or more to replace your transmission then buy nissan. Nissan will do nothing to help you they know about it but continue to market and sell these bad vehicles. They look great but are certainly trash transmissions.
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It just fits me!
Laura Goodwin, 08/13/2017
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
This car just fits me. It feels right. It's comfy, great on gas, sleek styling, great bluetooth and easy to handle. It's the right amount of ooh factor while still being a smart financial choice. I leased a 2014 SV model and loved it. I bought this SL because I knew I would continue to love it after 3 years.
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cvt trans is crap. miss lead on horse power
john, 12/30/2017
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 27 people found this review helpful
Transmission has many problems. The trans is not a good brand they use. I been told by many transmission shops they all say they are garbage. U cant fix a cvt transmission u can only replace it. The rpms r not right it runs way higher than it shows on the gauge. Always need to update car to see if it fixes problem. DO NOT BUY. PURE GARBAGE. LOOK UP THEIR TRANSMISSION HISTORY ON NISSAN OF AMERICA. NOT GOOD.
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CVT transmission replace 43,0000
Bonddb9, 07/01/2018
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
If buying this car because there cheap make you sure you have factory warranty or buy extended warranty to cover cvt transmission. Transmission is not the best . Mine went at 43,000 miles after I got the pc upgrade
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One Year Update
Gorj, 09/11/2018
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Purchased this Altima about a year ago. In the past I have owned more up-class vehicles, but I thought I would give this one a try because I live to far from dealers who sell up-class vehicles. The local Nissan dealer offered a lifetime warranty on the drive train and that was my primary reason for the purchase. The Altima was loaded with everything offered for the model but lacked things like memory seats, rain sensing wipers, and lane departure warning. I have discovered the navigation is not up to date and no update is available. I would say this is a little above an average vehicle. Acceleration is acceptable, but noisy as four cylinders tend to be, but fuel economy is in the high 30's, and even going into the low 40's on long trips. The transmission is smooth - one hardly knows it is there. Road noise is about average for a vehicle in this price range. Handling is also about average - not great, but not bad either. Front seating is comfortable with plenty of adjustments for the driver, but not so many for the passenger. Rear seating is about average. There is a huge trunk, but the seat back releases are flawed because they have no way of moving away from the latch when pulling the release. I have put about 13k miles on this Altima with no mechanical issues. That is better than some up-class vehicles I have owned! I believe Nissan builds a quality vehicle that falls short of being really a really great vehicle. Finally, the deal I received from the Nissan dealer was not good and I should have shopped around some more. I suggest you do that before purchasing any vehicle.
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Love the car
Laura, 11/07/2018
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is great, I got it a month ago and still love it. The gas is great in it. The value is up there and still love the Xm radio, knowing it will only cost me $30 a year and love the way the speakers hit hard, when you have a good song on and it has bass. This car will last for a long time for me. Thank you Nissan for building a great car.
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Great car
Trina, 10/01/2018
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I love Altima, I have a 2006 Altima with 149,000, miles!, no serious issues!., still have original engine, transmission
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Built for speeding tickets!
Kevin Ray, 08/08/2017
2017 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
When accelerating pay close attention to the speedometer, you go from 0-Mach50 in seconds. It's hard to go the speed limit. But it does get great mpg and great for having children and car seats. Built for highway not country roads
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Great car
Chris rizzuto, 02/07/2017
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Best car for your money.
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Awesome Car!!!
david hernandez, 12/06/2017
2017 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This vehicle performs really well, It does drive very smooth and really good on gas and this is a 3.5 v6
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Trash and Junk
MCW, 09/03/2020
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Transmission and compressor replaced within a week apart within 3 years.
Good car
Bobd., 12/26/2017
updated 07/02/2019
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Replacement for 2004 Altima with 187k. Instrumentation is hard to get used to, esp. speedometer dial. After 7 months, have gotten used to all the instrumentation! On the Interstate, as a careful driver (i.e. - an egg under my foot), I'm getting 47 mpg. Currently around town, as a conservative driver, I'm getting 34-36mpg.
Stay Away
Mad as Hell, 09/26/2020
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Yes, bought car used in 2018. Just reached 70,000 miles and the transmission is toast, lost of highway driving. I have had other Altima's never had issues. My understanding Big Problems with the CVT. It's UNACCEPTABLE! Car is for SALE!
At 50,000 miles the car is falling apart
Jarhead, 05/02/2018
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
At first everything was ok, but after a year things started falling apart. Do your research on Altimas or even infinity. Lots of class action lawsuits, trying to get Nissan to fix their cars. Terrible products.
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2017 ALTIMA 2.5 s
Immi B., 06/05/2017
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have always loved every model of the Altima. I think that I have had every model from 1995 to the 1999 to the 2017!! Nissan gets better & better. I adore my new Altima, it has everything that I am looking for and more. It handles the road flawlessly and the design is sleek. It catches a lot of eyes and I am happy to show it off!
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Jordan, 12/24/2021
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Literally the worse car I’ve ever had. The brake light switch is constantly going out which causes the car to not operate at all. Very inconvenient. My older nissan was much more reliable and gave me little to no problems.
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Disappointed Nissan Altima Owner
James W Glover , 08/12/2022
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought a 2017 Nissan Altima new...have 4 payments left and...the transmission goes out at 120000 miles. This is heartbreaking because we liked our car a lot but this CVT crap is totally unacceptable especially to consumers who never missed a payment on one car note. I can go on and on but I'm not. I just want my transmission fixed and would like to be reimbursed for the money spent on rental cars over the past month or so.
CVT Failed at 63k DO NOT BUY
Alcoforado, 06/30/2022
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Transmission broken at 65k. Out of nothing the the car begun to accelerate and brake without the breaking lights in the middle of a highway. Almost got a back collision. This car should be banished from the roads. DO NOT BUY IT, do not risk your family. First Nissan and will be the last.
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Grandma loves her new mid-size sports car
Grandma H, 03/15/2018
2017 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I knew nothing about Nissan or Altima. I think I saw something on the internet. The dealership called me. They talked me into coming down to the dealership. My husband and I went down and we ended up buying the car on the spot. I LOVE THIS CAR! We both feel like we are almost in a sports car. It is fun to drive, I feel very safe in it because of all of the safety features. We both have loved this car right from the first time we got into it. We got all of the bells and whistle and we are still learning how to use it. This is a great car for us. (NOTE: we have had nothing but SUV's for years, we moved our of an area that gets a lot of snow to the desert so I don't need an SUV, besides my husband still has one.) Boy am I loving having a fun, good looking, sharp car.)
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First Altim Lasted 17 years...heres to another 17+
bill regan, 01/25/2017
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 18 people found this review helpful
Do your research then when you get back to the Altima for all the right reasons, go to Jim M'Lady Dealership in Crystal Lake Il, the Midwests largest volume dealer. Ask for Sales Rep Scott Ryan if you dont use the Internet route to get pricing. Great deal, great guy, no pressure, easy to do business with all from Finance Manager, Sales Manaager, and Customer Care Manager, all easy going, friendly supportive folks. They even introduced me to the Service Manager. If you are a Veteran be sure to sign the Vets Poster by the Service dept if you purchase the car...Jim M'Lady is a Marine Corp vet, played football on the Marine team and supports Veterans in the area. They offer free lifetime car washes and oil changes and have had the car washed 3 times already so its real folks. The Altima is a dream to drive and own---we owned one for 17 years before we bought this one, so we already know quality and longevity is on our side with this Make and Model. Dont waste time looking at toyota and hondas, they're too much more money and Altima offers more upgrades for free, and you cant beat this dealers deal, and lifetime car washes and oil changes. Very Happy Customer.
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At 50,000 miles the car is falling apart
Jarhead, 05/02/2018
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
At first everything was ok, but after a year things started falling apart. Do your research on Altimas or even infinity. Lots of class action lawsuits, trying to get Nissan to fix their cars. Terrible products.
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Could Be Better
Ron, 05/10/2018
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Nissan offers a decent vehicle in this price range. The dealer I purchased this Altima was not up front with me about the pricing and soured my my experience from the get go. The only reason I purchased this particular dealer was that they offered a lifetime power train warranty, which I hear may be needed for the CVT. I hope not. After comparing the offerings of the other vehicles in this class, I decided on the Altima. Considering this class of vehicle I believed the Altima offered the most of what I was looking for. That said, after owning the Altima for seven months I realize that it falls slightly short of what it could have been. It drives and handles well, although the engine has more noise upon acceleration than I would like. The seating is comfortable but this model failed to include seat memory. Guess they just forgot to offer it. Although it has blind spot warning, it does not have lane departure - guess they forgot that too! Another feature they left out was key recognition when opening doors. You have to push a little button to open doors, or use the remote. I do like the keyless ignition and the remote start though. As far as safety, the adaptive cruise is fantastic. I also like the home link (garage door remote) in the rear view mirror, but Nissan left out back lighting for the buttons which you can not see in the dark! Speaking of the rear view mirror, I miss the compass in the mirror, another thing they left out! I am averaging about 35 MPG which is about average for this Altima. I was hoping to get better. The trunk has ample room and I like the seat back latches easy access but again Nissan fell a little short, for when pulling the seat back release, the seat backs do not move away from the latch. You have to push on them with something from the rear or have someone pull the seat back forward while you pull the latch. After some study I found the entertainment and navigation systems worked very well. I usually use a flash drive in the USB socket for my music, but the radio receiver works very well, as does the CD player. The Bluetooth functions as both a phone extension and a music streamer for your Bluetooth devices. Since so many devices use a USB for charging it would have been nice to have another USB port. Overall the 2017 Altima SL is a good ride disappointing that Nissan did not quite get it right in several areas.
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Love my Altima (still)
Jim, 01/02/2019
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2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great alternative to the more expensive Honda and Toyota. Got everything I wanted and more for about $5,000 less than other brands. Not thrilled with my Dodge, GMC or Chevy and my Kia and Ford's were OK, but I love this car. How will I feel in 75,000 miles???? That will be the true test. UPDATE: Still love this car! However, door locks were VERY poorly designed. No way to tell if locked or not. Can't tell whether it's locked or unlocked as the button is so small, black and tucked under the door handle. Dealer was awesome and kept EVERY promise and more. Even when they messed up on the sales tax, they paid it all (which is why when replace our Fusion it will be from BILL WALSH). Wish they were a Nissan dealer as I think Honda and Toyota are over priced for the same quality we got with our low mileage Nissan. Gas mileage is awesome at 30-35 mpg. Jury is still out on the transmission. Read lots of horror stories about tranny failures at 30-40000 miles but we are past that. Acceleration takes getting used to unless you ride snowmobiles a lot like we do. Speaking of which, I'd get Uniroyal Tiger Paws for a winter tire for this car. OEM tires are good until about 5 degrees. Car sits low to ground so getting stuck can be easy, but you can say that about any car this size. All-in-all, depending on how long the transmission lasts, I'd say I would buy this car again in a New York minute. UPDATE 2: Has developed a buzzing noise which is driving me crazy and can't find what's wrong. Also, ranked down on safety as daughter backed into a car which would not have happened with our other cars as they have an alarm when about to back into something while the Nissan does not. But we still love this car. Buzzing sound is still driving us crazy. Mileage is getting up there. LOVE the heated seats and steering wheel. Still wish camara came with warning pings.
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Altima for making ultimate memories!!
2017 CPO Nissan Altima-SV, 11/13/2019
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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CPO Nissan Altima 2017 used by a female software engineer and mainly used for office shuttle, made road trips to Yosemite, SoCal. Had the best driving experience. New battery good to go for another 60K miles easily. Exterior are waxed and water repellent wind screen. I have been a Nissan fan and this as my first car in USA stood up to my expectations giving every time a comfort ride. If not moving out of country then I would still want to keep this car!!
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Brakes are awful
Erin Quinn, 09/30/2018
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought my car brand new and it’s been a headache since I bought the piece of shyt. The car does not hold any value and the brakes screk a lot I’ve replaced them 3 times in 1 year. I will never buy another Altima again.
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Nissan center caps on tires
Cynthia Winston, 11/23/2020
2017 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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I do love my 2017 Nissan Altima. My only problem is the center Nissan caps on the tires. I replaced 2 abs now another one is missing. These are not cheap and I don’t want to keep replacing these things nor do I want my car to be missing the cap. The company doesn’t want to absorb any of the cost ir give a discount. Anyone else having this problem?
What an awesome car! I'm in love!
Beverly mccain, 11/26/2017
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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I am a Nissan girl. I have had 3 Maximas and was a little hesitant moving to the Altima. I was not disappointed at all, in fact I was greatly surprised with hjow much I love this car. It has just about everything my old Maxima had! Plus some extra stuff I didn't have!
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Transmission went out
Ni , 04/09/2024
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Right as soon as I got to 140,000 miles the transmission went out on me . Took good care of the car these cars are known for the horrible transmission I shouldn’t have gotten a nissan money down the drain
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A Great Vehicle For A Great Price
Vendben, 03/07/2018
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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This is very comparable to the Dodge Intrepid I had in the 90's. It offers a smooth ride, great gas mileage and very comfortable seats. I haven't done too much highway driving yet so I don't know what the mileage will work out to be yet. Overall, I am very happy with the vehicle.
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3.5SL is definitely an enthusiast's car
Angela291, 02/05/2023
2017 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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I have the 2017.5 (released fall 2017) SL3.5 sedan. This vehicle is a great "sleeper." It looks like a shrug of a car: cute but not overly so, quiet, and well-mannered. It is only available in sensible colors. The interior is "meh," although the front seats are remarkably comfortable. Everything changes when you drive it. If I floor this car from a stop, the whole front end lifts up off the ground; while it doesn't accelerate like a true sportscar, it is surprisingly quick. The CVT transmission is responsive at any speed. While it doesn't corner on rails per se, the steering is crisp. It performs like a champ in tropical rainstorms and in Midwest snowstorms. Best of all, my insurance is super-cheap. (Altima is not considered a performance car, but Maxima is.) I bought this car new, and it has given me zero mechanical problems in the past 5 years. My only complaints are the "premium" stereo (It's awful), the cheap/thin paint, and the super-quiet, restrictive exhaust. I'm intending to add a cat-back system one of these days and maybe a few other performance upgrades. Last year, I went looking for a new car, but honestly, I couldn't find anything I liked better than this one. Honestly, the driving experience is reminiscent of a 1990s Cadillac with the Northstar v8 (but with a lot less wallowing around corners).
Best car in it's class
Sammy, 11/05/2017
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Beautiful great looking car with quick acceleration and great fuel economy.
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2017 Nissan Atltima SR
Nyny, 04/16/2024
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Purchased my vehicle in 2021 with about 45k miles on it, one week after driving off the lot transmission issues. I will say, taking it to Nissan they did provide me with a rental and customer service was good for the most part (depends on your service advisor) Thankfully, it was fixed for free due to a recall on a part in the transmission. But, I lived in the dealership within the first year of having this vehicle I probably had to take it for servicing atleast 4x per year (3 of those were transmission problems. The AC never blew cool and the service techs always advised there was "nothing wrong with it" however, I do live in Houston, Tx and it gets pretty hot in the summers. I miss my baby she was so cute fought tooth and nail for her, I even had an extended warranty had I not had that I would have been screwed. I did invest a ton of money into this vehicle sadly only having it for two years it ended up being totaled (while it was parked and smashed into) RIP baby. I would purchase another Nissan, I would advise nothing over 20k miles and make sure you have warranty.
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Not a good vehicle
Dissatisfied owner , 10/16/2023
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 06/17 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Its transmission went out forty five thousand miles. Not to the lack of maintenance. Also the transmission fluid is extremely expensive. Then the computer went out 1800 dollars. Also the front air shutter went out. So if you live in a state like Utah it will trip trip the check engine light. Meaning you can’t get it inspected. Also it’s not just the Altima. Almost every vehicle they make has this problem. If you don’t want want to have your car more than your rear end the seat never buy a Nissan or a infinity.
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Awesome
Nissanboy, 07/17/2023
2017 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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Performance reliability fuel efficiency comfortable
RECALL THE 2017 TRANSMISSION PLEASE!!!!
Kim, 05/21/2023
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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My 2017 Altima only has 104,000 miles on it and after being charged $200 at the Van Nuys Nissan when I told them the transmission was having slipping problems and at times on the highway would not move faster when the gas pedal was to the floor, I was told they can't repair them, only replace them. They did not need to charge $200 to tell me that. They could have at least told me that no matter what is wrong with the transmission it needs to be replaced. They also wanted $6000 to do so. I went with Aamco instead. But after some internet searches and more info from the Aamco mechanic I learned that these transmissions are so bad that they did improve the transmissions he buys from Nissan to replace them, yet there is still no recall so that us owners are not blindsided by a financially crippling repair bill at such low mileage. If this is how Nissan does business this is the last Nissan I will ever purchase.
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Nice car!
Kelsie, 10/15/2017
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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This car is sporty looking gets a lot of attention, I love the wheels, great on gas, very roomy. This is coming from a person who previously owned a Dodge Dart small compact car but I have to say this gets better gas mileage than my old car.
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Truly exceptional customer service
Sameer, 10/04/2018
2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Had a great experience with Omer Sharif purchasing The 2018 Nissan Altima. He is our guy for our transportation needs. My aunt, uncles, cousins everybody has purchased vehicles from him. We would highly recommend Omer Sharif for your next purchase mainly because of his expertise, professionalism and customer loyalty. Omer rocks!!! Only at Fred Haas Nissan!
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