Wheel Problems of Nissan Altima

Nissan Altima owners have reported 165 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (152 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel rim (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Nissan Altima


Recently reported Wheel problems of Nissan Altima

The Wheel problem

I am reporting a serious safety issue with the rear lower control arms on my 2015 Nissan Altima. The control arms have completely failed due to severe corrosion, and my vehicle is now undrivable. This failure occurred without warning and poses a significant risk to driver and passenger safety.   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

All of my the rims of my vehicle have rusted. Normally this happens, I was told from accumulation of salt do to snow storms. We have not had that many snow storm for this condition. Can you please explain.   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

2003 nissa Altima, right front wheel came off. The vehicle fell to the ground and the consumer drove to the left shoulder dragging/damaging vehicle body parts and came to rest on the left shoulder. The wheel rolled off to the right side and landed in a ditch.   Read details...

The Wheel problem

Car would stall at low speeds or when stopped. I took the car to the dealership, they explained to me that my crankshaft position sensor was failing and that they would replace it for approximately $600. I then took the car to a private mechanic who replaced the sensor for $222. 91.   Read details...

The Hub problem

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by a dealer with hub bearing and tie rod failure.   Read details...




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