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2019 Nissan Altima Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2019 Nissan Altima, about 6% of its 232 total complaints. A related recall (21V169000) covers Continental tires that may have been cured for too long, but there are no do-not-drive or park-outside orders. Median mileage at failure is 20,578.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
15
6% of 232
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
20,578 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden tire blowouts or sidewall separation while driving at highway or moderate speeds, with no debris or impact involved.
  • Some describe a wheel coming loose or an axle failing during low-speed maneuvers, in one case causing a collision.
  • Rear shocks reported as bad or leaking, along with intermittent clunking noises from the rear of the vehicle.
  • Persistent tire pressure warnings paired with recurring flat tires and constant air loss.
  • Clanking noises during turns traced by dealers to a defective axle.
  • Struts, wheel bearings, and repeated tire replacements reported together on the same vehicle.

When 2019 Nissan Altima suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 21, 2019, latest Aug 27, 2025.

2019 Nissan Altima suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2019Mar 2021Sep 2021Aug 2022Aug 2023Jul 2024May 2025
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2019 to Aug 2025; peak Mar 2019 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2019 Nissan Altima

  1. NHTSA 21V169000Mar 11, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires36,141 vehicles

    Tires:sidewall

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

    Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.

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, and tire complaints does the 2019 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA lists 15 complaints in the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category for the 2019 Altima, which is about 6% of the 232 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a tire recall for the 2019 Nissan Altima?
Yes. Recall 21V169000 covers 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles with Continental tires that may have been cured for too long. Nissan dealers inspect and replace affected tires free of charge, and it is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
What suspension problems do owners report on the 2019 Altima?
Owners report tire blowouts, loose wheels, bad or leaking rear shocks, clunking noises, and axle failures. Two complaints in this category involved crashes and one involved an injury.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2019 Altima?
The median mileage at failure among reported Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints is 20,578 miles.

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.