2013 Nissan Altima suspension problems
288 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2013 Nissan Altima — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“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.”
filed Aug 24, 2025
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 | 3% |
| 2022 Altima | 2 | 7% |
| 2021 Altima | 5 | 7% |
| 2020 Altima | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 Altima | 8 | 4% |
| 2018 Altima | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 Altima | 11 | 3% |
| 2016 Altima | 12 | 2% |
| 2015 Altima | 61 | 6% |
| 2014 Altima | 130 | 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.