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SuspensionPart report

2015 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems

Complaints
64about this part
Share
7%of 955 total for the year
Median mileage
68,656miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the suspension of the 2015 Nissan Altima, 7% of the 955 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,656 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was driving approximately 30 MPH when I felt a slight jolt and it felt like I had a flat. I pulled over and when I got out to look at vehicle I noticed driver side rear wheel was out of align. I looked under vehicle and I saw the rear control arm corroded and broken in two.”

NHTSA complaint #11400288, filed 2021-03, 132,000 miles

“Wife experienced a loss of vehicle control due to the right rear lower control arm breaking while driving. Towed to Nissan dealer and contacted corp customer care. I referenced Nissan service campaign p9324 as parts for listed 2013/14 Altima were same as my wife's 15. First rep declined any assistance in repair, next rep today stated will review. This needs to be covered for all years using this part in areas effected by road salt use. Had this been at her usual highway speeds would have been tragic accident with loss of vehicle control and ability to stop.”

NHTSA complaint #11399904, filed 2021-03, 115,000 miles

“Bought used 2015 Altima sv 13 days ago. Brand new tires were put on before I took delivery. Three days ago, it started feeling like I have a flat tire, dragging the rubber, pulling, and swaying from rear when I park. Mpg is terrible, turns are wider, vibrates in steering wheel which worsens at higher speeds. Checked tires, saw 9 .25 weights on pass front wheel, 2 .25 weights on pass rear wheel, driver front wheel has glue without weights, driver rear wheel, same thing. Pass rear tire has 1/2 inch slope inside on top of tread, like it's separating. …”

NHTSA complaint #11320373, filed 2020-04, 34,443 miles

“My son was driving my wife's 2015 Nissan Altima down the driveway(approximately 20 MPH) when the rear left suspension broke. He continued to drive it slowly for another mile along the side of the road having, difficulty steering, and hoping to make it to the nearby mechanic. He stopped after a mile and called me. I was able to see the driver side rear suspension arm was broke and the tire was angled.(the passenger side was severly corroded also) the vehicle was towed to the mechanic and he filed warrantee information. The warrantee was denied because it was a corrosion issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11344138, filed 2020-08, 128,000 miles

“Brake issue, ABS, traction, while driving my car at 15 MPH my brakes locked up and stopped my car in the middle of the road (with traffic) fairly forceful stop I might add. There has also been a grinding noise when applying the brakes at random time. 1 week prior to the issue with the brakes my driving assist sensors malfunctioned. After obtaining a rental car the saturday that my brakes failed I was told that monday morning that my car was fine and that my brakes failed when my driver assist sensors malfunctioned a week prior. Talk about scary and my family no longer feels safe in my car. …”

NHTSA complaint #10870616, filed 2016-05, 14,500 miles

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202412%
202226%
202157%
202053%
201983%
201842%
2017113%
2016122%
2015647%
201413212%
201328912%
2012174%
2011146%
2010318%
2009332%
2008162%
200712126%
2006182%
2005212%
2004104%
2003152%
2002141%
20012013%
200064%
199978%
199897%
199776%
199644%
1995106%
199477%
199332%

Other parts of the 2015 Nissan Altima

Exterior lighting
270 complaints
Air bags
177 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
161 complaints
Other or unknown
94 complaints
Engine
66 complaints
Body and structure
63 complaints
Electrical system
56 complaints
Steering
48 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
44 complaints
Vehicle speed control
38 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaints
Fuel system
28 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 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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