2016 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems

3 days before the incident the check engine light came on but went off the next day. I was driving home from an overnight shift on Sunday, July 5th when I heard a loud boom the car instantly began to sound like something was dragging on the ground, the car was shifting right no matter which way I turned the steering wheel. I pulled over checked underneath the vehicle noticed this piece dragging I immediately called a tow. A mechanic took a look and stated the control arm has snapped and deemed the car unsafe to operate. I am financing this vehicle and it has only been a year even with routine maintenance and the upkeep of the vehicle since about a month or 2 after purchasing the vehicle I’ve been having major issues

NHTSA ID

11750485

Incident

Jul 5, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle was difficult to control at higher speeds. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the rear passenger’s side wheel was misaligned, and the rear control arm was fractured and had detached. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and it was determined that the rear control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 211,000.

NHTSA ID

11734766

Incident

Apr 20, 2026

Mileage

211,000 mi

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.

NHTSA ID

11693566

Incident

Oct 15, 2025

Mileage

170,000 mi

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.

NHTSA ID

11568679

Incident

Jan 28, 2024

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. Thats not right, when Nissan knows they have been having issues with the lower control arms and bushings.

NHTSA ID

11525215

Incident

Jun 1, 2023

Mossy Nissan El Cajon, didn't report an accident that the car was involved in prior to the sale of the car to me. This car sustained front end damage. Resulting in a repair to the frame/sway bar. Thus effecting the steering and suspension of the car. This car was repaired and paid for by an insurance company. However, Nissan didn't disclose this information, so that the end result was the sale of the car.

NHTSA ID

11521035

Incident

Sep 24, 2018

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. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FELDMAN CHEVROLET OF NOVI 42355 GRAND RIVER AVE, NOVI, MI 48375, (248) 662-5970) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED BUT UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.

NHTSA ID

11308343

Incident

May 8, 2018

Mileage

60,000 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE LESS THAN A MONTH AGO AND I HATE IT! I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT SCARY ENCOUNTERS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT ALIGNED AND THE CAR WOULD DRIFT TO OTHER LANES. GOD FORBID THE RAIN OR SNOW MAKES A VISIT, THE CAR SLIDES UNCONTROLLABLY. THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMS STIFF AS WELL. I HAD A WHEEL ALIGNMENT DONE AND THE NOTICE IT'S A LITTLE BETTER BUT THE ISSUE IS STILL THERE LEADING ME TO BELIEVE THERE ARE OTHER ISSUES. CLUNKING NOISE FROM REAR WHILE DRIVING. TOOK CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES UNTIL THEY FINALLY DECIDED TO LOOK FURTHER. THEY REPLACED LEFT REAR SHOCK; HOWEVER, THE NOISE IS STILL THERE. IT SEEMS AS THE TIRES AND STEERING WHEEL ARE OFF. ALSO, WHEN TURNING RIGHT I CAN HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE. I PUT CAR IN 'PARK' TURNED STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND THERE WAS NO NOISE. TURNED TO RIGHT AND THE NOISE PRESENT.

NHTSA ID

11287396

Incident

Nov 11, 2019

Mileage

21,000 mi

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 ID

11266577

Incident

Apr 20, 2019

Mileage

65,000 mi

CRACKED BUSHINGS HAD TO REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARMS FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED

NHTSA ID

11241621

Incident

Sep 21, 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 ID

11145309

Incident

Nov 3, 2018

Mileage

47,000 mi

CAR DANGEROUS HARD TO STEER ON FREE WAY VERY DANGEROUS WHEN BETWEEN 2 CAR YOU IN THE MIDDLE, CAR DIP AND SWERVE WITH LIGHT TOUCH OF STEER WHEEL, IT ACT AS IF IS HAVE NO WHEEL ALIGNMENT, AND THE CAR FRONT END DRAG THE GROUNG WHEN TURNING INTO A DRIVE WAY VERY NOISY. WIPERS AT NIGHT IN A HEAVY RAIN YOU HAVE TO STOP CAN NOT SEE THE ROAD AT ALL .LUCKY I AM A GOOD DRIVER .

NHTSA ID

11056010

Incident

Dec 21, 2017

Mileage

105,600 mi