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2014 Nissan Altima Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 141 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2014 Nissan Altima, 13% of all complaints for the year. The dominant pattern is rear lower control arm cracking or breaking from rust and corrosion, with a median failure mileage of 100,000. No related recall is listed.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
141
13% of 1,114
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
100,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Rear lower control arm cracks or snaps due to rust and corrosion, sometimes separating from the subframe while driving.
  • Owners hear a clunking noise from the rear of the car, sometimes traced to worn shocks before the control arm itself fails.
  • Control arm failure has occurred at highway speed and at low speed while turning or backing into a driveway.
  • Some owners report the rear end sliding or losing control temporarily when the control arm gives way.
  • Independent mechanics inspecting the vehicle for other maintenance have found cracked and heavily rusted control arms before a full failure occurred.

When 2014 Nissan Altima suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 5, 2014, latest Aug 9, 2026.

2014 Nissan Altima suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter152014 Q32016 Q22019 Q42021 Q12022 Q22023 Q32024 Q42026 Q2
141 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2021 Q1 (15).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2014 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201038 (10%)
  2. 201119 (8%)
  3. 201223 (5%)
  4. 2013305 (13%)
  5. 2014141 (13%)
  6. 201577 (8%)
  7. 201619 (3%)
  8. 201715 (4%)
  9. 20186 (3%)
  10. 201915 (6%)
  11. 202012 (8%)
  12. 20216 (9%)
  13. 20223 (10%)
  14. 20231 (3%)
  15. 20245 (12%)
  16. 20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

What is the most common suspension problem on the 2014 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA complaints describe rear lower control arms cracking or breaking due to rust and corrosion, often discovered near a median mileage of 100,000.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Altima suspension?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 Altima.
How many suspension complaints does the 2014 Altima have?
NHTSA lists 141 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2014 Altima, which is 13% of the 1,114 total complaints filed for that model year.
Has the control arm issue caused crashes?
NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 3 injuries linked to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2014 Altima.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.