2013 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems
- 157
- 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 157 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- lower control · 51 records
- rear control · 29 records
- rear lower · 27 records
- control arms · 23 records
- passenger side · 22 records
- right rear · 16 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 55 |
| 100–150k mi | 50 |
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension · Wheels
Rear lower control arm broke due to corrosion while the car was moving
ODI 11161117
Suspension
Driving on city street then highway at normal speed. Noticed traction control light on and felt swaying in rear of car. Heard loud noise and swaying worsened so i pulled over. After having car looked at was told could not be driven as lower right rear control arm had broken right off! Car had to be towed on flat bed. Repairs are underway. Very scary situation with sudden loss of control.
ODI 11157323
Suspension · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 20 mph, the rear passenger side wheel detached from the lower control arm. Also, the rear driver side wheel was cracked. The dealer (fuccillo nissan of latham, [redacted], latham, ny 12110, [redacted]) stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000.…
ODI 11157234
Suspension
Left work going to the grocery store. Noticed the steering was sloppy with less control. I went through a patched area in the road and the whole car shook and there was a noise in the passenger rear. I called my husband and he met me in the grocery store parking lot so he could drive the car home. He drove about a quarter of a mile and called me to pull into a parking lot. He got under the car and saw that the lower…
ODI 11156772
Suspension
The left rear lower control arm rusted off at one of the welds near the bushing. The part broke while backing up in a parking lot. The car was the driven on the street not knowing what was wrong.
ODI 11162195
Suspension
While backing my car out of a parking space, i heard a pop and rear of the car dropped. I got out and saw the left rear of the car was lower, top of tire not visible. The dealership where i purchased my car new (sept. 12, 2012) was only 3 miles away on secondary roads, so i took my car there to be looked at. The dealer called me back the next day and told me the left rear lower control arm had broken and right rear…
ODI 11141169
Suspension
While driving down the road the rear control arm broke off. The car only has 46,000 miles and is 5 year old yet rusted so badly from the inside out that the arm completely broke off..
Crash reported
ODI 11139516
Suspension
After taking my vehicle to the dealership for a oil change they informed me that my lower control arms needed to be replaced and that it was a common problem amongst 2013 and newer nissan altimas. There are millions of 2013 and newer nissan altimas on the road and a common problem amongst these vehicles is the lower control arms. These parts are very important to the steering and suspension on front wheel drive…
ODI 11122829
Suspension
The control arm on my 2013 nissan altima broke while entering the freeway on (7/20) during rush hour, causing me to lose steering in the rear of my vehicle. The equipment failure caused me to be stranded on the highway, forcing me to have my car towed to the nearest auto repair shop, costing me $2,220 in repairs. My vehicle only had 72,720 miles when the malfunction occurred. In reaching out to i-90 nissan in…
ODI 11114374
Suspension
While driving on a city street the right rear lower control arm broke away at the pivot connection on the body. The control arm at the pivot connection is heavily rusted. The left rear control arm is still connected but is also heavily rusted.
ODI 11221802
Suspension
In a matter of 13 months, the rear drivers side lower control arm failed and then later the rear passenger side lower control arm failed. The metal cracked and completely came apart where it is bolted to the car. Both times it failed in my driveway. One time it failed when the car was in motion pulling into the driveway, the other time it failed when shifting from park to reverse when trying to pull out of the…
ODI 11187157
Engine · Suspension
The front suspension is very poor. My car fall in a little hole and one of the front wheel was broke, because the suspension was bad job. When i turning star the engine sounds sometimes very rare.
ODI 11151091
Suspension
The strut mount problem. I had changed this a year ago. I fixed this problem by warrenty. But, 2 weeks later, it was broken again.
ODI 11012629
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Hi i took my vehicle for regular inspection and have reported a problem with the passenger side wheels making noise. Also reporting car drift side ways while at high speeds. With initial analysis from nissan service center have mentioned that there is some issue with shifting of a spring on the on the track rods. I raised this to my extended warranty service provider. And they have mentioned that it has to be done…
ODI 10907003
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Suspension
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to complete the recall repair for nhtsa campaign number: 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages). The dealer scheduled an appointment and, when the contact arrived for the repair, they stated that the hood latch was on back order and the dealer was unable to provide a time frame that the part may become available. The contact…
ODI 10871018
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Suspension
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v244000 (air bags), 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages), and 15v468000 (suspension). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an…
ODI 10892611
Steering · Suspension
Note: this car was purchased used with about 30,000 miles on it. When driving at highway speeds, both hands on the wheel, going straight, unexpectedly and without warning the car starts to wander and veer off to the other lane. It is much worse if it is a windy day. You have to be ready immediately to make a steering correction or you run the risk of getting into and accident. On the nissan forum, many 2013 altima…
ODI 10817542
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
I have been to the dealer several times with the complaint of the car constantly drifting left and right and not being able to control the handling of the vehicle. It often feels like you are driving on three wheels and the stability shifts. I do not feel safe driving the car as i don't have full control ,nor do i like having my son in the vehicle and try to avoid freeways but it pretty much drifts at all speeds. I…
ODI 10763404
Suspension
This particular issue was detected definitely around 1 year of ownership of my at then brand new 2013 altima which was purchased 12/2013, that my rear shocks were leaking. Have not to this date gotten them fixed because it costs too much and i'm told it is not covered under any warranty. Out of all the times i've taken my vehicle in, this problem has only been brought to my attention 2 times. If service was really…
ODI 10821573
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
When i test drove and purchased my vehicle, everything seemed great. It was a very short test drive though. Not even 1month after buying the car, i have problems with it. I noticed the suspension and steering to be not as tight or responsive (diminished) and also notice a lot of wander in the font end and understeer/oversteer. Along with the suspension and steering problems came the transmission shutter. At lower…
ODI 10652282
Power Train · Suspension
Having a shaking wobble at low speed in the front suspension like the front suspensions going to fall off. Was there ever since i bought the car new. I think it must be the mounts or loose support rods, but i feel you need to recall my car to fix it. This seems to be a accident waiting to happen. It gets worst when turning right at very low speeds.
ODI 11019820
Service Brakes · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Ever since i bought the vehicle my brakes, which also starts my car will occasionally feel like they get stuck sounds as if they might be rusty and when i apply pressure they catch. I will apply and then all of a sudden they click down. I'm afraid the longer it goes on sooner or later they will no longer work. Happens motion and stationary . Suspension' every bump i go over i feel like my car is hitting rock bottom.…
ODI 11204090
Suspension
There is a loud, noticeable creaking/clunking noise coming from the right front passenger area when traveling over bumps (such as a parking lot speed bump). The dealership has replaced struts, springs, dropped the transmission, etc and after 19 days is unable to determine the cause for this noise. Both the service manager and someone from nissan have attempted to diagnose. I have owned this vehicle for 47 days and…
ODI 10558943
Steering · Suspension
My altima acts as if the alignment is out. At all speeds it drifts and i usually drive 55-70 on the highway and it will drift to the extreme right and left. I have to continue to steer left and right to keep it in between the lines of the direction i am traveling. If there is any wind i have to drive holding the wheel with both hands to keep it in my lane. I had a gust of wind cause my vehicle to travel in the…
ODI 10560413
Steering · Suspension
At highway speeds the car is difficult to control - very poor handling. A lot of sway in the steering and suspension. Car constantly drifts side to side at highway speeds requiring continuous steering correction. Not a mechanical or electrical malfunction, just poor handling. *tr
ODI 10523503