2015 Nissan Altima suspension problems
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2015 Nissan Altima — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The passenger side rear spring mount/Lower Control Arm separated at the weld and failed at highway speed. Control of the vehicle was momentarily lost and I was able to safely pull to the side of the highway to await a tow truck. Vehicle is not drivable. Mechanic confirmed it was an "Insufficient…”
filed Sep 1, 2026
“The rear lower control arms (lower links) on my 2015 Nissan Altima are actively cracked and broken at 91,359 miles. An authorized Nissan dealership inspected the vehicle and confirmed the severe structural failure on video, explicitly stating it is an immediate safety hazard. However, the…”
filed Aug 31, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2014 Altima | 132 | 12% |
| 2013 Altima | 289 | 13% |
| 2012 Altima | 16 | 4% |
| 2011 Altima | 14 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 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.