Rear Suspension Coil Springs Problems of Nissan Altima

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact inspected the rear suspension of the vehicle due to an instability issue. It was discovered that the rear driver and rear passenger side coil springs were fractured. The vehicle was taken to ed martins Nissan of fishers (13397 britton park rd, fishers, in 46038, (317) 863-2424) where it was diagnosed that the rear and front driver's side coil springs were fractured. The rear coil springs were repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

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Backing up in parking lot, hit curb at minimal speed and felt and heard loud sound. Car listed when driving forward. Problem not apparent initially, so drove car home. The following day it was apparent that the rear right control arm and coil spring had broken. (see photos). The car had 67,000 miles at the time. Regular service at Nissan dealer never indicated any rust or other problems. I feel fortunate that the control arm did not break while driving at highway speed. Cost to replace both right and left control arms over $2000. I feel at the minimum Nissan should be required to inspect the control arms. The car is garaged in connecticut, washed regularly, and not driven for 6-8 weeks during the winter months while residing in warmer climate.

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2005 Nissan Altima has issues with tires and wheel alignment. Consumer states that the customer service is not good with phone calls. The consumer stated she was on her third set of tires at 22,000 miles. The technician stated the vehicle had weak axles and were often mis-aligned at the factory. Even with the proper maintenance, the mis-alignment would return. The consumer stated the vehicle would not start. It was later determined that the crank position sensor was the cause. The consumer attempted to install a car seat, but she soon discovered, the rear seat belt did not catch as it should have and it did not recoil when it was not being used. The fan would blow and work in all positions, but the only time it would blow warm or hot air was when the accelerator was in use and running for 10-15 minutes. The windows would defrost on the outside, but not the inside. It would form a thin layer of ice and fog that had to be scraped or wiped with warm water, or it would eventually fade after driving for some time.

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Coil springs broke.

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