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2013 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are suspension problems on the 2013 Nissan Altima?

289 owners have reported suspension problems on the 2013 Nissan Altima, 13% of all complaints for this year and the 4th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 80,000–125,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.

289 complaints 13% of all 2013 complaints 101,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Rear 7
Control arm 2
Lower arm 2
Shock absorber 1
Non-powered axle assembly 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (224 of 289). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Suspension complaints by the year the problem happened.

Suspension complaints by Altima year

2008 Altima 16
2009 Altima 33
2010 Altima 31
2011 Altima 14
2012 Altima 17
2013 Altima 289
2015 Altima 64
2016 Altima 12
2017 Altima 11
2018 Altima 4
2019 Altima 8
2020 Altima 5
2021 Altima 5
2022 Altima 2
2024 Altima 1

Related recalls

Suspension, Steering

These vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts that were not torqued to proper specification. 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.

Recall 12V494000 · Oct 2012
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Other 2013 Nissan Altima problems

Common questions

What are common 2013 Nissan Altima suspension problems?

Complaints most often name the rear, control arm and lower arm.

At what mileage do 2013 Nissan Altima suspension problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 80,000–125,000 miles. The middle value is about 101,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2013 Nissan Altima suspension problems?

Yes: 12V494000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Which Altima year has the most suspension complaints?

The 2013 Altima, with 289 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.