2010 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems
- 21
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 21 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 8 records
- needed replaced · 7 records
- replaced repaired · 5 records
- notified failure · 5 records
- taken independent · 5 records
- independent mechanic · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Vehicle was in motion whilst turning at at a junction. Back end of the vehicle swung out of the turn as if on ice. Stopped the vehicle and discovered that the rear right-hand wheel was bent as if the wheel was falling off. On further inspection i discovered the rear subframe had broken up.
ODI 11265365
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. While driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal noise underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to hall nissan chesapeake ([redacted], chesapeake, va 23321, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the high pressure line was leaking fluid, both control arms needed to be replaced, and the steering gear assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but…
ODI 11268477
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
My struts beginning to sound horrible. I was traveling and as i would speed up the rpms would go higher making a whistling noise. Service engine light came on. I went had it put on a computer and it's said transmission and torque converter clutch solenoid.
ODI 11221861
Suspension
Right and left side strut insulator manufactured out of specification resulting in a potential for the strut insulator to crack. Car will not pass inspection.
ODI 11192220
Suspension
Mechanic found cracked struts and advised is a danger to drive long distance. There is a recall for this very problem (09v358000) for my year and vehicle type. My vin included in recall. Why? The estimate for the repair is $940 + a $140 diagnostic. The car is jerky and makes a loud noise when driving. I am now confined to only drive locally until i can afford the $1k cost to repair. Why is my car not included in…
ODI 11121323
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. While driving various speeds over a bump in the road, the contact lost control of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The dealer (antwerpen nissan security, [redacted]., baltimore, md 21207) was notified and unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 11088826
Engine · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. Every time the vehicle was driven over a bump, a rattling noise was heard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failing motor mount and one strut needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
ODI 10899578
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the front driver side strut mounts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v358000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
ODI 10839540
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, an abnormal noise emitted from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that both front coil springs had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.
ODI 10732376
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle swerved violently and rattled when a bump in the road was struck. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed a diagnostic, which located failures with the front struts, bushing, and coil spring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10763953
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Steering · Suspension
My check engine light came on and i made an appointment for monday at planet nissan. On saturday 1/24/15 the light went off, but i've heard some knocking and the steering makes a rubbing sound. So far the master cylinder had to be replaced, which i filed a complaint here, and was reimbursed, but before reimbursement they told me my vin did not match. So i find that questionable. I've put on new struts on the front…
ODI 10679462
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
To whom it may concern: this particular incident date was on 8/7/14 but also reported 8/23/14 & 9/30/14 at two nissan dealerships. I was driving at 65mph for 1 hour on the highway and felt a loss of control. The steering wheel abruptly turned right, i had to attempt to keep the vehicle within the lane and slowly decelerated to a stop on the roadside without immediate braking. While braking at 15-20mph i applied the…
ODI 10641304
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle veered to the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000. Ma 09/22 updated 12/05/2017*cn
ODI 10735709
Suspension
During a routine service i was told that the shock absorbers were in need of replacement. Since this is a critical part of the car in terms of stability and since there was only 39000 miles on the car i thought it was likely a fault in manufacture. I am a senior citizen and only drive on well paved roads and highways. I do not pull a trailer or the like. I contacted nissan about this but they declined to take…
ODI 10604465
Electrical System · Power Train · Suspension
I started to hear a rattling noise under the hood of my car. It was found to be that the alternator/clutch was about to go out. I could also hear it when driving and pressing my foot on the gas. The rattling noise was present when i was in park or reverse. *tr
ODI 10585065
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. The contact mentioned that the bottom of the vehicle would scrape the top of any speed bump. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the strut insulator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v358000…
ODI 10871189
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns 2010 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle shook violently. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact realized that the driver rear wheel was bent. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the suspension rod fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure…
ODI 10497755
Suspension
There is a loud noise. I have heard same noise from other altima's. I see there was a recall for the a crack in the struts for this model. I feel it should be fixed by the manufacture. *tr
ODI 10619055
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension
I was driving normal speed limit 60 mph on the fwy when we heard a noise like a big pop sound. Right away when i tried to slow down to get over ( when i applied the brake) the steering wheel began shaking so bad that i was unable to control the wheel. It felt as if the brakes weren't working. The car spun out of control and crashed in the carpool divider. This was a brand new nissan altima 2010 coupe with 60k miles…
Crash reported · 5 injuries
ODI 10435491
Instrument Cluster/Panel · Steering · Suspension
Tl*the contact leased a 2010 nissan altima. The contact stated that the suspension failed while she was driving 70 mph; the vehicle also shook at low speeds as well. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the vehicle was working mormal. The contact called the manufacturer who referred her to the dealer. The failure mileage was 230 and the current mileage was 897. Updated 01/20/11 *bf the…
ODI 10368183
Power Train · Suspension
2010 nissan altima making a loud clunk noise. Consumer states the noise happens only when it's cold outside, the vehicle is cold, and at speeds 30 mph and less. *kb the consumer stated the noise was so bad, it felt as though the vehicle was going to stall. The consumer also stated it felt as though the transmission was slipping. The vehicle would drag/sputter. The slipping was sometimes accompanied by a rattling…
ODI 10317571