2013 Nissan Altima Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 2%of 2,314 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,350miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the wheels of the 2013 Nissan Altima, 2% of the 2,314 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,350 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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“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 miles“I was driving straight on the highway at approximately 65 MPH when the car started moving from side to side and was difficult to control. I exited the highway and had the car towed to my auto mechanic. The issue was a broken rear right control arm. The control arm completely rusted through and separated from the frame of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11287601, filed 2019-12, 149,000 miles“At 68936 miles I had to replace right rear wheel bearing. Now less than 5 months later the front right passenger wheel bearing and hub have to be replaced mileage now at 74600. After having checked with various Nissan shops I was told that this is an unusual repair at this mileage level for one much less both assemblies.”
NHTSA complaint #11155704, filed 2018-12, 68,936 miles“The rear suspension on our vehicle detached unexpectedly and without warning while we were driving. The vehicle was driving straight on a city street. Thankfully no one was injured. Once the vehicle no longer in motion it was apparent that the rear control arm / rear suspension had detached from excessive rusted. The vehicle is a 2013 with no outer body rust. It seems like this could be a defect as well as a significant safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11245372, filed 2019-08, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10232657Feb 22, 2023WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10134841Mar 23, 2018WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been…
- 10118691Sep 25, 2017WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 | 17 | 2% |
| 2014 | 13 | 1% |
| 2013 | 36 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 15 | 1% |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Nissan Altima
514 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
506 complaintsExterior lighting
442 complaintsSuspension
289 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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