2013 Nissan Altima Steering Problems
- 71
- 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 71 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 20 records
- power steering · 13 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- highway speeds · 8 records
- left right · 6 records
- whining noise · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 39 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Power Train · Steering
Shacking and unable to control and no one till this day??? Why ? I'm sorry but dodge chrysler nor any dealer ship has my air bag and 98% of parts in stock... So now what??? I spent a lot of much $$$$...
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10863614
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tie rod lose with so few miles how could this of happened. I have never heard of this ever before and am seriously going to watch out for problems. Our dealership was excellent in finding it with their inspection. I can only praise the dealership and service department. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10693563
Power Train · Steering
Vehicle vibrates up through steering wheel at 2,000 rpm regardless of speed. Nissan dealer and nissan usa, inc. Have come to the conclusion that this is a "characteristic" of the vehicle and that they do not intend to repair or address in any manner. This is despite comments by the technician at middletown nissan of middletown, ct that he's never seen a nissan altima exhibit this much vibration before. I've stated…
ODI 10694157
Air Bags · Engine · Steering
I purchased a 2013 nissan altima s from carmax on 10/5/14. The car was suppose to be a birthday present to myself seeing as though i had not purchased a car in 12 years. I was very excited, but shortly after purchasing the altima, i started to hear squealing coming from the brakes, and also roaring and rumbling which started in the front of the car, and proceeded to the center. I also complained about the car…
ODI 10676241
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle began to drift to the right and the steering wheel seized causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a parked vehicle. The contact was not injured and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
Crash reported
ODI 10608988
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
Steering
Nothing happen yet, but need to update and alert about a problem that can be dangerous.the nissan altima 2013 and 2014 have a new design for the power steering pump(electronic) this made a whisper sound inside of the cabin very high , when you drive from 0-30 miles. This continuous sound is irresistible and made you uncomforted when you drive.this is a safety concern and the decibels inside of cabin is too much.also…
ODI 10556875
Exterior Lighting · Steering
There is a loud whining noise under the hood, directly behind the passenger side headlight. The noise became louder when the steering wheel was turned slightly in either direction. The noise came into the passenger compartment. Dealership said they were able to fix the whining noise coming into the passenger compartment. However; all 2013 altimas make this noise under the hood. The source can easily be identified by…
ODI 10556231
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
On highway and city street in motion the vehicle wander constantly on right or left of the lane making it very hard and very unsafe to drive. Driving during wind condition make the problem even worst. I believe that a component of the steering might be at fault nissan dealer says it's normal...
ODI 11229100
Electrical System · Steering
When driving between 2 to 25 mph hear loud high pitch whining sound from engine. This started after about 200 miles on vehicle. Vehicle had 51 miles on it when purchased. Dealer said this is normal it is the electric power assist system. The whining noise is very disturbing and distracting while driving. Such noise is not normal. Nissan needs to come up with a fix. Just purchased from dealer on 9/13/2013.
ODI 10544792
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the power steering failed. The power steering warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 08/11/14*lj
ODI 10588331
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel would drift to the right or left independently. The contact stated that when holding the steering wheel in place, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The technician was unable to locate a problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been…
ODI 10653440
Steering
My car wonders at highway speeds. It requires constant and is very dangerous. I have my alignment checked at every 5000 miles. There are so many complaints about the altima's drifting at highway speeds. During windy conditions it can drift into other lanes. I complained before and was told to take the car to the dealer and i did. They said it is normal.
ODI 10734907
Steering
My family and i were heading down a major highway into a metro area for the evening and the power steering went out nearly causing me to hit a wall on an exit ramp. This is only one of several issues i have had with the vehicle, this one being the most serious. I will be seeking to return the vehicle for full refund as i do not believe this car is safe. Please push nissan to resolve the issues. *tr
ODI 10533471
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle veered from side to side and became uncontrollable. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40 and the current mileage was 20,000.
ODI 10578654
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Woke up yesterday to a weak battery no start steering wont lock.so it has to be towed cvt transmission went out already ,it was replaced ,air bag for [passenger} sometimes works its the 2nd new car i ever owned and im 54 years old im so disappointed at this car it must have been built on a friday.
ODI 10954543
Steering
Car lost the control when i speed over 60 mile per hour. Feeling like losing control. I have to hold the steering with two hands. Difficult to stay in the lane. Feel like driving in windy condition. *tr
ODI 10522108
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
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel shifted to the sides. The contact also stated that the steering wheel was stiff and required extreme effort to steer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160. *tr
ODI 10509075
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the steering wheel was very loose and that made it hard to keep the vehicle straight. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed an alignment. The contact stated that did not correct the problem. The failure mileage was 15 and the current mileage was 3,250. *tr
ODI 10525098
Steering
I leased this vehicle 3/29/13. A couple weeks in it began making a loud whining noise. Dealership said it is "normal for electric power steering systems". It's not. There is not another line out there, foreign or domestic, that does it. It has been through the shop 4 times now for this issue. Currently i have a formal complaint filed with nissan and am filing a lemon law claim. If they cannot determine the issue how…
ODI 10549571
Electrical System · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Steering
I love the fact that my car has the heated steering wheel and for paying so much for this vehicle to have this wonderful feature you would expect it to work. Well it did for the first month, but i used it alot, usually on highway trips when it would cut off i would turn it back on, then about a month after that i noticed it was only getting warm at the top of the steering wheel and not the rest. Then a little later…
ODI 10514512
Steering
2013 nissan altima sv purchased 02/2013 vehicle has 1732 miles whining noise from power steering is unbearable steering is not too good feels like wandering. Brought back to dealer and was told nissan is working on it. Filed a complaint with nissan corporate and was assigned a case manager who said that this was only the second time she heard of this happening well that s a lie because the dealer said it is…
ODI 10505861
Engine · Steering
So i have been hearing a whining sound coming from the engine compartment of my car at low speeds. I took it in and the dealership told me it was a normal power steering noise. And said there was nothing they could do, i brought it back a week later after i found out the next day that their is a nissan technical bulletin on this. And they had it for a few days with my other concerns and returned it to me saying that…
ODI 10514505