2013 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 289 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2013 Nissan Altima, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 100,058 miles. The words owners use most often: “control arm” (61% of reports).
- 289suspension complaints
- 100,058median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,450typical repair cost reported by owners
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Control arm: mentioned in 176 of 289 complaints (61%)
- Rear lower: mentioned in 68 of 289 complaints (24%)
- Heard loud: mentioned in 20 of 289 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2013 Nissan Altima at $1,450, and half of them between $1,100 and $2,300.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2018–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 231 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 289 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Nissan Altima suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Altima | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2021 Altima | 5 | 7% | 34,500 |
| 2020 Altima | 5 | 3% | — |
| 2019 Altima | 8 | 3% | 2,150 |
| 2018 Altima | 4 | 2% | 79,825 |
| 2017 Altima | 11 | 3% | 26,525 |
| 2016 Altima | 12 | 2% | 65,000 |
| 2015 Altima | 64 | 7% | 68,656 |
| 2014 Altima | 132 | 12% | 100,000 |
| 2013 Altima | 289 | 12% | 100,058 |
| 2012 Altima | 17 | 4% | 30,350 |
| 2011 Altima | 14 | 6% | 51,087 |
| 2010 Altima | 31 | 8% | 77,067 |
| 2009 Altima | 33 | 2% | 90,750 |
| 2008 Altima | 16 | 2% | 85,000 |
| 2007 Altima | 121 | 26% | 61,500 |
| 2006 Altima | 18 | 2% | 61,500 |
| 2005 Altima | 21 | 2% | 37,500 |
| 2004 Altima | 10 | 4% | 39,554 |
| 2003 Altima | 15 | 2% | 110,700 |
| 2002 Altima | 14 | 1% | 57,500 |
| 2001 Altima | 20 | 13% | 169,000 |
| 2000 Altima | 6 | 4% | 129,522 |
| 1999 Altima | 7 | 8% | 111,000 |
| 1998 Altima | 9 | 7% | 142,400 |
| 1997 Altima | 7 | 6% | 66,122 |
| 1996 Altima | 4 | 4% | 85,000 |
| 1995 Altima | 10 | 6% | 121,896 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension; steering
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July 26, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts that were not torqued to proper specification.
Risk: The affected bolts could become loose and fall out which may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the proper torque specifications. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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.
The car feels unbalanced and shifting is bad
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Nissan Altimas have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 289 owner complaints about suspension for the 2013 Nissan Altima (12% of the 2,313 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Nissan Altima suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 100,058 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2013 Nissan Altima?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,450 (half paid between $1,100 and $2,300), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2013 Nissan Altima?
The most frequent phrase is “control arm”, in 176 of 289 complaints, followed by “rear lower” (68).
Other 2013 Nissan Altima problems
- Air Bags problems (514)
- Power Train problems (505)
- Exterior Lighting problems (442)
- Electrical System problems (159)
- Engine problems (158)
- Structure problems (134)
- Steering problems (94)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (60)
See all 2013 Nissan Altima problems or suspension problems across all Altima years.