Front Suspension Control Arm Problems of Nissan Altima - part 1

Rear, driverside control arm broke causing uncontrolable driving.

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2014 Nissan Altima. Consumer writes in regard to broken rear lower control arm.

My son was driving this vehicle and made a turn on the highway when the rear passenger side control arm broke in half. The car was all over the road and he was able to make a stop on the side. Luckily, he did not pass a oncoming vehicle at the same time. We had the vehicle towed to edmunds Nissan in council bluffs, IA. The service technician said that I need a new control arm and that the cost was approximately $1200. I did some research and saw some posts that this is a known problem with this vehicle from 2013 to 2018 models. I called Nissan consumer advocacy and the rep stated that no recall has been ordered. This is very frustrating that a problem has been made aware and that a manufacturer will not go to the next steps to fix it. This could have been a very serious if not deadly accident if my son would not have gotten the car under control. Nissan did assign a case number 43804399.

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The drivers side rear lower control arm separated from the rear subframe while driving the vehicle at ~50 mph. The failure at ~50mph could easily result in loss of control of the vehicle since the rear wheel is no longer fully connected to the vehicle. The stress of one control arm failing could result in the other failing at the same time if the corrosion progresses evenly on both sides. The 2013 model Altima is covered under a service bulletin to have the lower control arms replaced at no cost due to the risk of failure. The same failure obviously occurs on the 2014 models but is not covered under the current service bulletin. The failure is caused by corrosion at the connection to the rear subframe.

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 20 mph, she started losing control of the vehicle as the rear passenger's side tire started wobbling. As the vehicle continued to wobble, his wife pulled into a parking lot and discovered that the lower passenger's side control arm had fractured and detached from the vehicle. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to his residence. The contact then called hoselton Nissan (66 marsh rd, east rochester, NY 14445, (585) 385-3560) and was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was referred to the dealer for the vehicle to be inspected. The contact declined. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 147,000.

While driving my car yesterday, the lower control arm snapped. Luckily I was just about to get on the freeway when it happened. I was coming up the ramp to get to the free way which was a curve and I heard a noise and briefly lost control of my vehicle until I stopped. I am sure rust contributed to it but my mechanic was he'd never seen it happen like that.

Control arm rusted and snapped at the connection point where it meets the knuckle on both sides a couple months apart. The vehicle was in motion both times thankfully on a city street after hitting a small bump for a manhole cover.

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Tl the contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the lower control arm fractured. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an tow lot. The contact called west herr Nissan of orchard park (3580 southwestern blvd, orchard park, NY 14127, (716) 954-8992) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

Rear control arms both have broken. There is a service campaign bulleting for the same year and model, however the specific VIN does not apply according to Nissan. A known issue with this model and Nissan will not fix the vehicle under the campaign.

The rear lower control arm snapped at the poc bushing while driving around 20mph.

Rear, lower control arm that connects rear wheel to vehicle broke while driving, nearly causing a crash. And Nissan is refusing to cover the expense of the repair even though they are well aware of the issue! (see Nissan's service bulletin p9324). Nissan need's to be help accountable for this defective part. Complete loss of control of the vehicle is very likely, especially at high speeds.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while parallel parking, the contact heard an abnormally loud sound and noticed that the passenger's side rear tire was tilted inward. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the control arm needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Rear passenger control arm broke at attachment to car body. One half of the weld shows crack and prior corrosion. I was driving on the expressway and noticed handling issues and car sagging on passenger side. I pulled off to a side street and drove local streets the 4 miles to my home. Control arm broke in my driveway as I was backing up.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the passenger side rear control arm fractured after driving over a small bump in the road. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer mike barney Nissan located at 3676 sheridan dr, amherst, NY 14226 who diagnosed that the failure was due to corrosion and rusting. The control arm was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.

The right passenger control arm completely corroded and broke completely separating from wheel.

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.

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle was shaking and veering to the right. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed the control arm had deteriorated. The vehicle was towed to mike barney Nissan (3676 sheridan dr, amherst, NY 14226, (716) 833-9888) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the control arm was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

I recently took my 2014 Nissan Altima in for new shocks and struts to my local mechanic. When the mechanic completed the work on the shocks and struts he completed an inspection of other parts of the vehicle and found that the passenger side rear control arm was cracked and the drivers side rear control arm was very rusted and corroded, but he could not find a crack. He then advised me that my vehicle was unsafe to drive. He also advised me that he had replaced numerous Nissan Altima rear control arms before, he was told that Nissan had a campaign to replace rear control arms due to them cracking. I then had my vehicle towed to the local Nissan dealership. After speaking with the service manager he advised me that only 2013 Nissan Altimas that are in areas of the country that have salt on the road and 2014 Nissan Altimas in canada are being fixed by Nissan. I have a 2014 Nissan Altima and live in ohio. Nissan should be expanding their campaign to 2014 vehicles that are having the same issue as the 2013's. Luckily, I was not driving my vehicle and my mechanic found the crack during an inspection. If he didn't find it, I along with my family or friends could have possibly been injured if the control arm completely cracked in half and caused me to crash. I hope Nissan isn't waiting for a fatality to consider a recall. $1300. 00 later I am going to pick up my vehicle from the local dealership. Class:19-002 ref#: ntb 19-082 id#: p9324.

Purchased 2008 Nissan Altima on March 6, 2021 from the car house in butler, NJ. Since the moment I drove off the lot, multiple lights turned on which turned out to be alternator and multiple 02 sensors. The next day I had a garage do an inspection and it turned out the car needed a rear control arm, shocks, brakes and rotors in additon to the lights. The dealer said that I had a 90 day warranty but when I called the company they had no record of the contract. The dealer fixed the sensors and alternator supposedly, but haven't contacted me back about fixing the other issues and every time I call they hang up.

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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.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the steering wheel was wobbly. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the rear control arm was rusted. The low-pressure tire warning light was illuminated. The vehcile was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact called bertera Nissan (569 oxford st s, auburn, MA 01501, (508) 832-9611) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.

While driving my 2013 Nissan Altima on i95 at 60 mph in connecticut the right lower rear control arm broke and sent the car swerving to the right. There was a lot of corrosion on the control arm. The other control arm was cracked and damaged the frame. Overall cost to repair including new tire and alignment over $2,000.

Lower rear control arm on the drivers side separated while driving due to corrosion. I live in wisconsin where salt is used to clear snow. I was driving in a straight line on a freeway.

Driving home at 45 mph on a city street, heard a pop, lost control, was able to drive slow with hazards to repair shop. Waning lights came on immediately. Received notification that control arm snapped and other control arm cracked. Google and found safety notice for 2013/2014 for related to states with high road salt. Us and canada. Us is vague point to only 2013 with canada stating both 13 and 14. Expensive repair that should be covered by Nissan is very vague to avoid paying these repair cost. . As you can see from the picture, these was defiantly a rust issue caused from road salt. I live in illinois.

Rear lower control arm rusted and broken while in motion. Loss of steering as well as driveability beyond 10mph.

While driving the �traction control light� came on and the car felt as though it had a flat. Tires looked good. Went home. The next morning the drivers side rear looked as though the body of the car was almost resting on the tire. A repair garage is next store to us. Brought it to them. They called to say that the rear control arm drivers side rusted and broke and that the right side needed replacing to. Nissan is not honoring a known defect and the insurance company said that unless it was in an accident, they would not cover it either. We are stuck paying to replace both rear control arms at our expense. When Nissan is aware that it is there issue and it should cover Altima's from 2013-2018. Ours is a 2015. We live in one of the salt rock states. This is a real safety issue and Nissan should have to make the repair free of charge and not let the consumer foot the bill. Until fixed we don't have our primary vehicle.

In the evening of February 2nd 2021. My daughter was driving home on county road 12 (at a speed of around 50mph) near long lake, mn. She hear a loud sound and the car became more difficult to drive. Thankfully there was an exit that she could take and she stopped the car as soon as this was safe to do. The next day we had the car picked up by aaa and taken to the Nissan dealer (walser in wayzata, mn). They diagnosed that one of the rear control arms had corroded and collapsed, while the other side control arm was corroded and near collapse. Both were replaced at a cost of over $1,700. I checked the internet and noticed that this issue was subject of a recall for cars up to model year 2013 (in the us) and up to 2014 in canada), recall reference p9324 and that with effect from model year 2018, the manufacturer had changed the construction of the control arms and that this was significant improvement. Reported to Nissan, case report # 430 217 02, who were not helpful. Uploading dealer invoice and several images of the affected parts.

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the rear control arm detached from the rear driver side tire without warning. Due to the defect, the contact began to lose control of the vehicle as the vehicle swayed from side to side. Despite the failure, the contact was able to drive the vehicle home where it remained in her possession. The contact called russ darrow Nissan of milwaukee (11212 w metro auto mall, milwaukee, WI 53224) and sent over pictures of the damage where they confirmed that the failure was a defective rear control arm. The contact was then referred to the manufacturer who informed her that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was given a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

I was backing out of a parking spot in town. I heard a very loud bang coming from the underside of the vehicle. I exited the vehicle and found the passenger side rear tire was bent inward. I looked under the car and noticed that the rear suspension control arm had snapped in half and was hanging from the vehicle. The vehicle was parked immediately. A tow truck was called and the vehicle transported to a local body shop for service.

After work on 1/16/2021, I was driving down the thruway, all of a sudden the car felt like it was on the ice, however, there was none on the road. I had no control of the steering of my car, the back end was sliding and the stirring wheel was turned all the way to the right but the front part of the car was not turning. I could not pull over due to being on a bridge and no control of the steering. I did let off the gas and cost downhill the best I could, luckily the car drifted to the side of the road. I was frozen with fear, the state police came and we call a tow truck. When my car was on the bed of the truck the driver pointed to the back of the car said " wow it snaped". He then explained to me the rear control arm was broken. Later the mechanic told me this should not have happened. As of 1/20/2021,xd the car is being worked on and I have not heard any update to what has happend asside from the snapped rear control arm.

I drove my car the day before it was fine. I came out to my car a 2010 Altima 3. 5 sr I had a check engine light . I precisely preceded to drive my car because I had to go to work. My car would not move over 20 mph. Car intermediately started overheated and died . I had to have it towed to a local Infiniti dealer because the car was inoperable, the problem was found that Nissan had a recall on the car but the 1st owner never fixed it. The problem was a step motor , the car had no power , now after paying 3k for a new radiator the check engine light dates back to a recall years back Nissan had. This is unsafe . I could've lost my life . I still have a lean on my vehicle it has worn control arms , and cvt issues galore if this is not fixed someone will be killed I promise you . Totaled over 8k in repairs shame on Nissan and common fuccin safety bro !!!!!! total junk and unsafe and is inoperable and still isn't paid off whooo hooo just kill us all Nissan !!!!.

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The lower control arm snapped at the pivot point near the frame. While driving on the highway, the traction control warning light came on. After getting off the highway to check tire pressure and see if there was any obvious problems, I went for a short test drive on a state route. The traction warning light stayed on. I sopped to turn around and head back towards the highway and the control arm broke completely.

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 60 mph, the vehicle began shaking uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to woodhouse Nissan (7801 nebraska dr, bellevue, ne 68005) where she was informed that the vehicle was safe and that the turbulence was probably from ice on the road. Two days later her daughter was driving 30 mph, she heard an abnormal popping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle started to lose control of the steering wheel. Her daughter drove the vehicle to her sister's house and upon inspection, she discovered that the driver's side rear tire was turned inwards to the body of the vehicle. The contact's daughter had a friend inspect the vehicle who discovered major corrosion on the driver's side rear control arm. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer who then diagnosed the vehicle with a defective rear control arm and eccentric bolts that needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

Vehicle traveling straight on highway at approx. 65 mph. Vehicle jerked in a fishtail manner to the left hand drivers side. I immediately pulled off the highway, discovered a completely flat tire (purchased only 2 weeks ago). Vehicle towed to dealership and was told that rear lower control arm was severely cracked, unsafe to drive. Service member also advised me that this is an ongoing issue with my vehicle and that I needed to go through Nissan USA consumer affairs since my vehicle (although the millions of issues on record) to have my repair approved. Vehicle is currently at dealership and I am awaiting Nissan USA consumer affairs to call back to address the issue. Vehicle is approx. 7k miles outside of 60k mile warranty.

Rear lower control arm broke at the frame due to corrosion.