2007 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 121about this part
- Share
- 26%of 471 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 121 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Nissan Altima, 26% of the 471 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“During routine oil change and inspection I was informed by dealer that the rear sway bar on my car was broken. There has not been any rough road conditions or accident to have caused this. Upon research I have discovered that this is a frequent and known problem with this year and model and it is documented extensively on the internet.”
NHTSA complaint #10556045, filed 2013-12, 71,370 miles“During oil change technician said the rear sway bar had broken. I was not aware of a particular incident when it happened. Not knowing whether the car was safe to drive, I had them fix it. Searching the internet, I found that failure of this bar due to corrosion is a common problem for 2007 altimas. I will contact the dealer about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10535002, filed 2013-08, 45,022 miles“Upon inspection of an unknown metal tube hanging visibly next to the driver's side rear wheel, I was able to determine that the sway bar had deteriorated and broke. It is a very poorly designed hollow tube steel. My vehicle has approx 43,000 miles on it. I did research and found this to be a common yet unadressed issue with Nissan.”
NHTSA complaint #10442464, filed 2012-01, 43,000 miles“The stabilizer sway bar for the Nissan Altima just broke on its own under normal conditions. I was just driving going speed limit on a local road and the bar snapped. Although I had an accident with this vehicle 4 years ago, the car still ran smoothly because it was minor. The bar snapped on its own and we drive this vehicle with care.”
NHTSA complaint #10441781, filed 2011-12, 30,000 miles“Walked outside to notice something was loose and hanging underneath my car. After taking my car to the local Nissan dealership, they told me that my stabilizer (sway bar) was broken and would cost nearly $400 to replace. After receiving the news, I decided to research and found that a myriad of people are experiencing the same problem. I would really appreciate this issue being taken care of without having to come out pocket, considering that my driving couldn't have caused this.”
NHTSA complaint #11112916, filed 2018-07, 85,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 6% |
| 2021 | 5 | 7% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 8 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 11 | 3% |
| 2016 | 12 | 2% |
| 2015 | 64 | 7% |
| 2014 | 132 | 12% |
| 2013 | 289 | 12% |
| 2012 | 17 | 4% |
| 2011 | 14 | 6% |
| 2010 | 31 | 8% |
| 2009 | 33 | 2% |
| 2008 | 16 | 2% |
| 2007 | 121 | 26% |
| 2006 | 18 | 2% |
| 2005 | 21 | 2% |
| 2004 | 10 | 4% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 14 | 1% |
| 2001 | 20 | 13% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 8% |
| 1998 | 9 | 7% |
| 1997 | 7 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 7% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2007 Nissan Altima
70 complaintsAir bags
63 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
62 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsSeats
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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