2017 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems

The rear lower arm control snapped while driving on even surface road. I’m a female and when I heard the pop I got out and inspected the car. Could have caused injury to myself or other motorists. Confirmed with two mechanics that this in fact was the rear arm control and that they have had these issues with a lot of Nissan Altima and Sentra. Was advised to take to Nissan dealership to see if they will repair-which I did, but I’m currently awaiting a response by Nissan to see if they will cover it. The car has been making a squeaky sound but it comes and goes. The check engine light came on but displayed loose fuel cap and it goes out when I put gas in my car from time to time. I’ve also heard that is another issue with Nissan with the loose fuel cap. I just want my vehicle repaired. It is maintained although it is a 2017 and has 157,000 miles. No real issues until now.

NHTSA ID

11748289

Incident

Jul 2, 2026

One month Insurance policy lapse and license plate surrender license suspension when I was in hospital emergency room bed time .

NHTSA ID

11668426

Incident

Sep 17, 2023

Failed component: drivers front coil spring broke. Yes available for inspection upon request. Does not appear to have signs of exterior corrosion. Could effect drivability of vehicle. I think Nissan issued a technical service bulletin for 2022 Altima but not for 2017 Altima. Part has not been inspected by manufacture, police, or any others. No warning indications to driver. Incident occurred pulling out of driveway.

NHTSA ID

11639398

Incident

Jan 29, 2025

Both front springs broke at 30k miles.

NHTSA ID

11524957

Incident

Jun 1, 2023

loose steering at highway speeds and going around a curve on the highway also have clunking from the rack and pinion but the dealer says the clunk is normal but it doesn't feel normal

NHTSA ID

11487391

Incident

Apr 10, 2020

I have a clunking from the rear of my 2017 nissan altima when going over bumps and the front end of the car is also very unstable going around curves at highway speeds, the clunking is heard after going over bumps or dips in the road and it's the same noise that generated recall p9324 and I have attempted to get it fixed at the dealer to no prevail

NHTSA ID

11449354

Incident

Sep 19, 2021

ALL THE SUDEN I WILL START MY CAR AND GIVE IT GAS AND WILL NOT MOVE AS IF IT WAS BEING FORCE TO RUN. THIS HAS HAPPEN MANY TIME AFTER THIS DAY.

NHTSA ID

11399947

Incident

Dec 24, 2019

Mileage

35,000 mi

NISSAN ALTIMA 2017 LOUD RATTLING FROM PASSENGER REAR SUSPENSION. VIBRATION OR TRAVELING OVER BUMPY CONDITIONS WOULD CREATE RATTLE NOISE. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 16,000 MILES AND DEALER STATED THAT BOTH REAR SHOCKS NEED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER RESEARCHING MULTIPLE NISSAN FORUMS HAVE DISCOVERED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM NOT ONLY WITH ALTIMA MODELS BUT WITH MAXIMA AS WELL. DEALER STATED DUE TO YEAR IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND RECEIVED REPAIR ESTIMATE FOR OVER $800. DEALER CHARGED $50 FOR DIAGNOSTIC EVEN THOUGH I TOLD THEM WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. HAD SHOCK MOUNT KIT REPLACED ON PASSENGER SIDE AT ANOTHER REPAIR FACILITY FOR LESS THAN $200. LOUD RATTLE IS NOW GONE BUT SHOCK WAS NOT REPLACED AND IS STILL MAKING SOME NOISE OVER BUMPY CONDITIONS. DRIVER SIDE IS CURRENTLY NOT MAKING ANY NOISE BUT PROBABLY WILL FAIL EVENTUALLY. CONTACTED NISSAN AND THEY WOULD NOT CREDIT ME FOR REPAIR COST I INCURRED AND WOULD ONLY COVER HALF OF THE COST IF I TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER TO HAVE BOTH SHOCKS REPLACED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED BY NISSAN DUE TO HIGH FAILURE RATE ON PARTS WITH MINIMUM MILEAGE. THEY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 100% OF COSTS.

NHTSA ID

11396966

Incident

Feb 1, 2021

Mileage

15,400 mi

MAKES A POPPING AND CLANKING NOISE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS SLOWLY

NHTSA ID

11153260

Incident

Nov 19, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN PARK, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY SEVERAL FEET FROM WHERE IT WAS PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HUDSON NISSAN OF NORTH CHARLESTON (7331 RIVERS AVE, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406, (843) 553-1000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE FOR FIVE DAYS WITHOUT IT BEING REPAIRED OR RETURNED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WITH THE 2018 NISSAN VERSA, WHICH WAS PROVIDED AS A LOANER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.

NHTSA ID

11131023

Incident

Aug 15, 2018

Mileage

32,000 mi

MY CAR IS RUNNING VERY HARD IT'S NOT SMOOTH ANYMORE I FEEL THE PRESSURE COMING FROM THE WHEEL AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT STRAIGHT AS SUPPOSED TO.

NHTSA ID

11100121

Incident

Mar 5, 2018

Mileage

21,050 mi