Nissan Altima owners have reported 852 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 26 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (387 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension control arm (221 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Heard a loud pop noise from the rear of the car while backing up, steering was unstable while driving. Looked under the car and discover the right rear control arm is broken. Read details...
Rear, driverside control arm broke causing uncontrolable driving. Read details...
I went to turn into a parking lot, heard a loud thump from the back of the car and when I looked under the rear end my sway bar was broken off on the drivers side. 2 months prior to this happening my right side broke while I was backing up. Read details...
Nissan Altima 2017 loud rattling from passenger rear suspension. Vibration or traveling over bumpy conditions would create rattle noise. Vehicle has less than 16,000 miles and dealer stated that both rear shocks need to be replaced. Read details...
As car accelerates to 20 mph, there is a loud rattling noise coming from the passenger side engine compartment/undercarriage area. Noise was noticed the first week of purchase. The car now has 7,500 miles on it. Read details...