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2017 Nissan Altima Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2017 Nissan Altima, 4% of its 391 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 23,525 and 2 crashes reported. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
15
4% of 391
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
23,525 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report rear suspension clunking or rattling over bumps, sometimes tied to rear shocks needing replacement at low mileage.
  • Some describe a rear lower control arm snapping while driving on a normal road surface.
  • Reports include a front coil spring breaking, described as having no visible corrosion or warning signs.
  • Several complaints describe sudden tire failures or blowouts, including a case involving a loose or defective wheel lug.
  • Owners note loose or unstable steering feel at highway speed and around curves, with clunking near the rack and pinion.

When 2017 Nissan Altima suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 3, 2018, latest Jul 4, 2026.

2017 Nissan Altima suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month1Feb 2018Jun 2018Nov 2018Mar 2021Jan 2022Jan 2023Jan 2025Jul 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2018 to Jul 2026; peak Feb 2018 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2017 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

How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2017 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2017 Altima, which is 4% of the 391 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Nissan Altima suspension?
No related recalls are listed in this data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2017 Altima.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2017 Altima is 23,525 miles.
Did these suspension issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to suspension, wheels & tire complaints on the 2017 Altima, with no injuries reported.
How does the 2017 Altima compare to other years for this problem area?
The 2017 Altima's 15 complaints and 4% share are lower than several other years, such as 2013 with 305 complaints and a 13% share.

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.