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2016 Nissan Altima Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2016 Nissan Altima, 3% of its 553 total complaints, tied to 2 crashes and a median failure mileage of 65,000. No related recall exists for this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
19
3% of 553
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
65,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Rear or front control arms fracture or detach, sometimes due to corrosion, causing the car to slide or become hard to steer.
  • Lower front control arm bushings crack at relatively low mileage, leading owners to seek bushing and control arm replacement.
  • Rear wheel or tire shifts inside the wheel well while driving at highway speed, with no warning light before the event.
  • Vehicle sways or drifts to one side unexpectedly at speed, forcing the driver to slow down to regain control.
  • Loud bang or dragging noise from underneath the car accompanies a sudden pull to one side while steering.

When 2016 Nissan Altima suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 9, 2017, latest Jul 15, 2026.

2016 Nissan Altima suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month1Mar 2017Jul 2019Oct 2019Feb 2021May 2023May 2024Jul 2026
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2017 to Jul 2026; peak Mar 2017 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2016 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. 200546 (4%)
  2. 200632 (4%)
  3. 2007128 (27%)
  4. 200833 (3%)
  5. 200954 (3%)
  6. 201038 (10%)
  7. 201119 (8%)
  8. 201223 (5%)
  9. 2013305 (13%)
  10. 2014141 (13%)
  11. 201577 (8%)
  12. 201619 (3%)
  13. 201715 (4%)
  14. 20186 (3%)
  15. 201915 (6%)
  16. 202012 (8%)
  17. 20216 (9%)
  18. 20223 (10%)
  19. 20231 (3%)
  20. 20245 (12%)
  21. 20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2016 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA lists 19 complaints in this area for the 2016 Altima, which is 3% of its 553 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Nissan Altima suspension?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2016 Altima.
At what mileage do 2016 Altima suspension problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2016 Altima is 65,000 miles.
Did the 2016 Altima suspension issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA records 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2016 Altima, out of 19 total complaints in this area.
How does the 2016 Altima compare to other years for suspension complaints?
The 2016 Altima's 19 complaints and 3% share are lower than the 2013 Altima's 305 complaints (13% share) and the 2014 Altima's 141 complaints (13% share), the two worst years in this area.

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.