2014 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2014 Nissan Altima, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 100,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “control arm” (67% of reports).
- 132suspension complaints
- 100,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 30%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 88 of 132 complaints (67%)
- Rear lower: mentioned in 35 of 132 complaints (27%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2014 Nissan Altima at $2,100, and half of them between $1,250 and $2,400.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2020–2026), 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 81 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 132 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
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 (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 2014 Nissan Altima. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Rear lower control arm broke while driving on interstate car darted to the left but control was maintained
Right rear lower control arm fully broke while traveling 35 mph and going around a curve. The car immediately pulled hard right into the adjacent lane. Fortunately, there were no vehicles in that lane at the moment. I have contacted the dealership. This issue is addressed in Service Bulletin…
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while his son was driving 50 MPH, the ABS warning illuminated, and the vehicle failed to exceed 15 MPH. The vehicle was driven to the residence and parked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer associated the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Nissan Altimas have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 132 owner complaints about suspension for the 2014 Nissan Altima (12% of the 1,114 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 2014 Nissan Altima suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 100,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2014 Nissan Altima?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,100 (half paid between $1,250 and $2,400), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2014 Nissan Altima?
The most frequent phrase is “control arm”, in 88 of 132 complaints, followed by “rear lower” (35).
Other 2014 Nissan Altima problems
- Exterior Lighting problems (299)
- Power Train problems (209)
- Air Bags problems (208)
- Engine problems (77)
- Electrical System problems (71)
- Steering problems (58)
- Structure problems (52)
See all 2014 Nissan Altima problems or suspension problems across all Altima years.