2013 Nissan Altima suspension problems
289 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2013 Nissan Altima — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driver side rear lower control arm broke/rusted through. Was able to get the vehicle home prior to an catastrophic incident. See pictures attached. Warning light came on the dash at the time of the brake of the control arm.”
filed Aug 24, 2026
“Right side rear lower control arm failed while driving due to excessive corrosion. I nearly lost control of the vehicle as the right rear wheel is no longer properly aligned. If this had happened on the highway it could have killed us. Dealer service dept, Nissan service campaign department and…”
filed Feb 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack…Campaign 12V494000 · Oct 10, 2012
Suspension problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Altima | 2 | 7% |
| 2021 Altima | 5 | 7% |
| 2020 Altima | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 Altima | 8 | 3% |
| 2018 Altima | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 Altima | 11 | 3% |
| 2016 Altima | 12 | 2% |
| 2015 Altima | 64 | 7% |
| 2014 Altima | 132 | 12% |
| 2012 Altima | 16 | 4% |
| 2011 Altima | 14 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.