2015 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2015 Nissan Altima, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 68,656 miles. The words owners use most often: “control arm” (64% of reports).
- 64suspension complaints
- 68,656median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 25%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 41 of 64 complaints (64%)
- Rear lower: mentioned in 16 of 64 complaints (25%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 21 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 64 complaints report a crash, fire or 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 2015 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.
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…
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…
Today (8/15/26) the vehicle broke down while driving. A component to the rear left suspension has busted off that appears to be the rear lower control arm/link. Not drivable. Steering wheel and tire are crooked. I have read that for the years 2013-2018 this is a known issue for these makes and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Nissan Altimas have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about suspension for the 2015 Nissan Altima (7% of the 955 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 2015 Nissan Altima suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 68,656 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2015 Nissan Altima?
The most frequent phrase is “control arm”, in 41 of 64 complaints, followed by “rear lower” (16).
Other 2015 Nissan Altima problems
- Exterior Lighting problems (270)
- Air Bags problems (177)
- Power Train problems (161)
- Engine problems (66)
- Structure problems (63)
- Electrical System problems (56)
See all 2015 Nissan Altima problems or suspension problems across all Altima years.