How many steering complaints does the 2015 Nissan Altima have?

NHTSA lists 48 steering complaints for the 2015 Altima, about 5% of the 953 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Nissan Altima?

No related recall is listed in this data for the 2015 Altima's steering complaints.

What steering problems do 2015 Altima owners report most?

Owners most often report sudden loss of power steering assist, a stiff or hard-to-turn wheel, and the car not tracking straight. One complaint also described a rusted rear control arm breaking while driving.

At what mileage do steering problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2015 Altima is 14,500 miles.

Did steering complaints cause any crashes on the 2015 Altima?

NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2015 Altima records 1 crash and 1 injury, with no fires reported.

2015 Nissan Altima Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 48 steering complaints for the 2015 Nissan Altima, about 5% of its 953 total complaints for the year. Owners most often report sudden loss of power steering assist and stiff or hard-to-turn steering wheels. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Steering complaints: 48; 5% of 953
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 14,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Power steering suddenly cuts out while driving at low or moderate speed, making the wheel very hard to turn.
Steering wheel becomes stiff or firm during driving, sometimes recurring after the power steering shaft or pump is replaced.
Vehicle does not track straight and requires constant correction to stay in the lane on a straight road.
Steering feels like it is dragging or pulling, with vibration in the wheel that gets worse at higher speeds.
Low power steering fluid is found during inspection, with stiffness returning after topping off.
A rear control arm broke due to rust while driving, a failure some owners linked to a prior recall on 2013 and 2014 Altima models.

When 2015 Nissan Altima steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 13, 2015, latest Jun 5, 2024.

48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Jun 2024; peak May 2015 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2015 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Altima model year

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

201020 (5%)
201112 (5%)
201217 (4%)
201394 (4%)
201458 (5%)
201548 (5%)
201616 (3%)
201716 (4%)
201812 (5%)
20193 (1%)
202013 (8%)
20217 (10%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (3%)
20245 (12%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2015 Nissan Altima have?: NHTSA lists 48 steering complaints for the 2015 Altima, about 5% of the 953 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Nissan Altima?: No related recall is listed in this data for the 2015 Altima's steering complaints.
What steering problems do 2015 Altima owners report most?: Owners most often report sudden loss of power steering assist, a stiff or hard-to-turn wheel, and the car not tracking straight. One complaint also described a rusted rear control arm breaking while driving.
At what mileage do steering problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2015 Altima is 14,500 miles.
Did steering complaints cause any crashes on the 2015 Altima?: NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2015 Altima records 1 crash and 1 injury, with no fires reported.