Nissan Altima Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Nissan Altima across 29 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (36). The words owners use most often: “control arm” (16% of reports).
- 167wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 14mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 35%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 27 of 167 complaints (16%)
- Tire pressure: mentioned in 12 of 167 complaints (7%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 10 of 167 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 92 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 167 complaints, 14 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 6 an injury.
Nissan Altima wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Altima | 1 | 14% | — |
| 2024 Altima | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2022 Altima | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2020 Altima | 6 | 4% | 18,000 |
| 2019 Altima | 5 | 2% | 20,578 |
| 2018 Altima | 1 | 0% | 15,300 |
| 2017 Altima | 4 | 1% | 21,050 |
| 2016 Altima | 7 | 1% | 21,000 |
| 2015 Altima | 17 | 2% | 25,972 |
| 2014 Altima | 13 | 1% | 102,000 |
| 2013 Altima | 36 | 2% | 89,350 |
| 2012 Altima | 2 | 0% | 32,866 |
| 2011 Altima | 3 | 1% | 58,000 |
| 2010 Altima | 3 | 1% | 12,500 |
| 2009 Altima | 15 | 1% | 72,822 |
| 2008 Altima | 9 | 1% | 92,500 |
| 2007 Altima | 7 | 1% | 63,650 |
| 2006 Altima | 7 | 1% | 31,071 |
| 2005 Altima | 5 | 0% | 135,000 |
| 2004 Altima | 2 | 1% | 780 |
| 2003 Altima | 5 | 1% | — |
| 2002 Altima | 3 | 0% | — |
| 2001 Altima | 2 | 1% | 160,000 |
| 2000 Altima | 4 | 3% | 129,522 |
| 1999 Altima | 2 | 2% | 111,000 |
| 1998 Altima | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1997 Altima | 2 | 2% | — |
| 1996 Altima | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1995 Altima | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Wheels
Model years: 2009
Problem: Nissan is recalling 3,403 my 2009 altima vehicles equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels. Some these wheels may not have been manufactured to specification. This could cause one or more of the five lug nuts attaching the wheel to the vehicle to become loose.
Risk: If the lug nuts become loose, it could eventually result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine if it is equipped with one of the affected wheels. If it is, the wheels will be replaced with new ones that have been manufactured to the correct specification. The recall is expected to begin during september 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle pulled out in front of me exiting from parallel park into oncoming traffic causing me to skid(slam brakes) & steer off into the other lane of traffic. When I got out to check the scenery & make sure she was okay, she flipped me off & Proceeded to curse me out
Service brakes, hydraulic foundation components: disc: caliper The bolts on all 4 of my tires are constantly going loose and I have problems with my front brakes never lasting as long as they should and always burn out very fast.
Rear left wheel busted off of car while driving. Flew up into the back end of car totaling the vehicle. We were very lucky no one was hurt.
I am reporting a severe combined safety failure involving fuel delivery and electronic systems. Between 1:22 PM and 3:37 PM, documented evidence shows the vehicle's fuel range dropped by 37 miles while the odometer recorded only 6 actual miles drivenâa 600% abnormal fuel consumption rate…
Yesterday at around 9:10 AM I was driving home southbound on the New Jersey Parkway around exit 89. It was a clear day. It was about 43°, the sun was out. I was doing the speed limit which was 65 mph. I heard a loud bang and then my moonroof spontaneously exploded and all of the glass fell on me…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Altimas have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 167 owner complaints about wheels for the Nissan Altima. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Altima wheels?
Yes: 1 safety recall list wheels. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the Nissan Altima?
The most frequent phrase is “control arm”, in 27 of 167 complaints, followed by “tire pressure” (12).
Other Nissan Altima problems
- Power Train problems (2,187)
- Air Bags problems (1,894)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (1,890)
- Electrical System problems (1,749)
- Structure problems (1,742)
- Engine problems (1,449)
- Steering problems (1,338)
- Exterior Lighting problems (1,221)
See all Nissan Altima problems.