2012 Nissan Altima Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 23 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Nissan Altima, about 5% of its 426 total complaints, with 3 crashes and 1 injury reported. A related recall (11V371000) covers transverse link bolts that may not have been properly torqued.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 23
- 5% of 426
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 33,286 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Vehicles veer left to right or lose directional stability at various speeds, with dealers finding the suspension needs replacement.
- Owners report shaking, jerking, or vibration that intensifies between 35 and 60 mph, sometimes misdiagnosed as needing a tire rotation.
- Tires wear unevenly, and mechanics find faulty calipers that prevent proper wheel alignment.
- One driver reported a tire suddenly going flat at 40 mph without the low pressure sensor illuminating, followed by acceleration trouble.
- Some complaints describe clunking or bouncing from a tire paired with acceleration problems.
- Owners describe steering becoming very difficult, with front wheels seeming to lock in one reported crash.
When 2012 Nissan Altima suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 10, 2012, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Nissan Altima
- NHTSA 11V371000Jul 19, 2011Suspension, Wheels & Tires20,000 vehicles
Suspension
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 nissan altima sedan vehicles manufactured from april 25, 2011, through june 10, 2011 at the canton, mississippi plant. The transverse link bolt may not have been torqued to the proper specification. This condition could cause the bolt to become loose while the vehicle is being driven, creating a rattling noise and vibration.
Risk: If the bolt comes out completely, the driver may experience difficulty controlling the direction of the vehicle which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will replace the transverse link bolts and nuts and tighten them to the proper torque specification free of charge. The safety recall began on august 8, 2011. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Altima model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are suspension, wheels, and tire problems on the 2012 Nissan Altima?
- NHTSA lists 23 complaints in this category for the 2012 Altima, which is about 5% of the 426 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for suspension issues on the 2012 Nissan Altima?
- Yes. Recall 11V371000 covers 2011-2012 Altima sedans where the transverse link bolt may not have been torqued to the proper specification. Nissan's remedy is to replace and correctly torque the bolts and nuts free of charge.
- What mileage do suspension problems typically show up at on the 2012 Altima?
- The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 33,286 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Did any suspension-related complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to the 23 suspension, wheels, and tires complaints for the 2012 Altima.
- What symptoms do owners report with suspension problems on the 2012 Altima?
- Owners describe vehicles veering side to side, shaking or vibrating at highway speeds, uneven tire wear from misaligned wheels, and in one case a sudden tire flattening at 40 mph.