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2016 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems

7 owner-reported suspension complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2024Nov 2018
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (7)

mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the rear tire fell inside the wheel well. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to pull over safely. Upon investigation, the contact was able to associate the failure with NHTSA Action Number: EA19002 (Suspension). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the lower control arm was rusted and had fractured. The contact called the local dealer, who mentioned the recall in Canada was due to the snowy weather. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. The VIN was not available.

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NHTSA #: 11693566
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Jan 2024

As I was driving my rear left control arm broke due to corrosion. At the time, my traction control light came on as the car was sliding. I assumed the car was sliding due to the rain storm that was taking place. Once I parked my car, and later used it again prior to noticing the broken pair, the Traction control light turned off. I later discovered the issue when my car continued to slide on the dry road. A tow was needed and then it was discovered the rear left control arm was broken.

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NHTSA #: 11568679
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Feb 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle rear swayed back and forth without warning. The contact would have to take his foot off the accelerator pedal allow the vehicle to slow down in order for the vehicle to resume back to normal.

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NHTSA #: 11308343
mediumSUSPENSION,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2019

Addition to the ppl giving me the reading for my check engine light...transmission fluid (something with my transmission) I've been having a popping noise coming from my passenger tire when I hit bumps..I've took it back to carmaxx to get it service and it still makes the same noise and when I start up my car for the first time it makes a loud noise I guess until the car warms up and it's real loud in the winter and I also complained about this to the dealer..they claim they fixed and it still makes the same noise..I don't know what the problem is with either..it's a 2016 nissan altima..

NHTSA #: 11266577
mediumSUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2019

Cracked bushings had to replace lower control arms front right and left transmission had to be replaced

NHTSA #: 11241621
lowSUSPENSION
Filed: Jun 2023

Car has 60,000 miles and the lower front bushings are cracked! They should not be cracked with such low miles for a 2016 car. Now Nissan is telling me to replace the bushing and the lower front control arms will be $2,100.

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NHTSA #: 11525215
lowSUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Nov 2018

Acceleration problems, caused the car to accelerate through a stop sign. The car was in motion, I was proceeding to stop at a stop sign on a city street and the car all of sudden accelerated through the stop sign cause me to swerve to gain control, eventually I ran over something in the street.

NHTSA #: 11145309

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