1. Nissan Altima
  2. Problems
  3. 2013
  4. Rear

2013 Nissan Altima Rear Problems

7
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.

What owners report

  • lower control · 6 records
  • failure mileage · 6 records
  • notified failure · 5 records
  • rear lower · 4 records
  • control fractured · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi2
150–400k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 9, 2019 · 165,000 miles

    Rear

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While the contact's fiance was driving approximately 20 mph over a minor pothole, she heard a loud banging noise. When the driver arrived home, the contact looked under the vehicle and noticed that the rear driver's side control arm had fractured. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate…

    ODI 11287836

  • July 15, 2019 · 11,800 miles

    Rear · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving, the vehicle began veering in both directions. The contact had difficulty maintaining control of the steering while driving approximately 40 mph. Also, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the rear lower control arms fractured. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 11,800.…

    ODI 11235032

  • June 30, 2019 · 97,000 miles

    Rear

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving at a slow speed, a loud clunking noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the rear wheel was pushed inward. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear driver side control arm was fractured due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer…

    ODI 11228651

  • June 29, 2019

    Rear

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving approximately 5 mph, an abnormal noise came from the vehicle and the contact noticed that the rear passenger tire was bent inward. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The contact's husband was a professional mechanic and stated that the rear lower control arm fractured. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…

    ODI 11228631

  • February 26, 2019 · 110,000 miles

    Body · Rear · Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle began to swerve. The contact noticed that the rear passenger side lower control arm was detached due to corrosion. The vehicle was still able to be driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. *bf consumer stated transmission…

    ODI 11182705

  • February 23, 2019 · 100,020 miles

    Rear

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving at an unknown speed, the rear passenger side wheel became jammed in the wheel well and almost detached from the vehicle. The contact immediately had to pull the vehicle over to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to treiber nissan (320 n comrie ave, johnstown, ny 12095, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that a new rear suspension was needed. The vehicle was…

    ODI 11182268

  • February 16, 2019 · 94,000 miles

    Rear

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While attempting to turn into a parking lot, the contact heard a noise and the vehicle did not move. The contact exited the vehicle to find that the rear driver's side control arm was fractured. The vehicle was towed to cochran nissan of south hills (3200 w liberty ave, pittsburgh, pa 15216) where they replaced both rear lower control arms. The manufacturer was notified of…

    ODI 11182528