2013 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 289about this part
- Share
- 12%of 2,313 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,039miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 289 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Nissan Altima, 12% of the 2,313 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,039 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was making a left turn and I heard a pop and pulled over and as I put it in park my traction control light came on so I went out to inspect what happened, checked the front normal, when to the rear noticed my driver side wheel is turned in, went under the car to look and noticed my rear lower control arm rusted and snapped off the bolt that connects it to the body.”
NHTSA complaint #11326078, filed 2020-05, 5 miles“Driving down city street 30mph. Car started pulling back and forth. Was able to slow car and guide it into the nearest parking lot. Glad I wasn't on faster roads as total loss of control could have been possible. Once parked I got out to examine vehicle and rear driver side was sitting very low on the wheel. Looked under vehicle and saw lower control arm broken apart.”
NHTSA complaint #11297323, filed 2020-01, 85,000 miles“I was driving in a roundabout, when all of a sudden I heard a loud snap coming from rear, drivers side wheel. I started losing control of the the vehicle but was luckily able to make it to a side street where I pulled over. I noticed the rear wheel was tilted a bit sideways, and had it towed to a mechanic near by. The diagnosis was a broken control arm.”
NHTSA complaint #11230184, filed 2019-07, 100,350 miles“I was driving and my rear lower control arm broke. I took it to the dealership where I bought it they said it broke because of rust and corrosion and that my warranty wont cover it because it broke from rust and corrosion. I bought the car a year ago and I bought it as a certified pre owed vehicle. I was driving and turning onto another street when it happen.”
NHTSA complaint #11181223, filed 2019-02, 94,000 miles“Without warning...I was reversing into my driveway and I heard a loud pop. When I exited the vehicle to take a look, my rear control arm snapped and dislocated the wheel. I am thankful this didn't happen twenty minutes before while on the taconic state parkway driving at highway speed (55 MPH). The car needed to be towed to my mechanic.”
NHTSA complaint #11203864, filed 2019-04, 125,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V494000Oct 10, 2012Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July 26, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped…Covers: Nissan Altima 2012–2013
Related service bulletins
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10195349May 26, 2021Rear Lower Suspension Link Warranty Extension Dealer Notification In October 2019, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign (P9324) on MY2013 Nissan Altima vehicles…
- 10197176May 25, 20212013-2018 ALTIMA AND 2016-2018 MAXIMA; REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK IF YOU CONFIRM The customer experiences a knocking or rattling noise from the rear of the vehicle, Or The rear…
- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10172259Feb 7, 2020Rear Lower Link Salt States Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain Model Year 2013 Nissan Altima…
- 10171221Jan 17, 2020CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10170026Dec 6, 2019Rear Lower Link Salt States Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain Model Year 2013 Nissan Altima…
- 10170006Dec 6, 2019VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2013 ALTIMA SEDAN; REAR LOWER LINK This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10167403Oct 31, 2019VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2013 ALTIMA SEDAN; REAR LOWER LINK FOR OHIO, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN ONLY This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please…
- 10167406Oct 25, 2019Rear Lower Link Salt States Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain Model Year 2013 Nissan Altima…
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 2013 Nissan Altima
514 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
505 complaintsExterior lighting
442 complaintsOther or unknown
241 complaintsElectrical system
159 complaintsEngine
158 complaintsBody and structure
134 complaintsSteering
94 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
63 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
60 complaintsBrakes
58 complaintsFuel system
49 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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