CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2015 Nissan Altima shows multiple problem trends, continuing the poor reputation of the 2013 & 2014 Altima, prompting us to give it our "Beware of the Clunker" badge.

Owners are complaining about transmission problems related to the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).

3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,348 miles

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2015 Nissan Altima suspension problems

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2015 Nissan Altima Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #14

Mar 062021

Altima

  • 115,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Wife experienced a loss of vehicle control due to the right rear lower control arm breaking while driving. Towed to Nissan dealer and contacted Corp customer care. I referenced Nissan service campaign P9324 as parts for listed 2013/14 Altima were same as my wife's 15. First rep declined any assistance in repair, next rep today stated will review. This needs to be covered for all years using this part in areas effected by road salt use. Had this been at her usual highway speeds would have been tragic accident with loss of vehicle control and ability to stop.

- Mine Hill, NJ, USA

problem #13

Mar 022021

Altima 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,656 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the steering wheel was wobbly. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the rear control arm was rusted. The low-pressure tire warning light was illuminated. The vehcile was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact called bertera Nissan (569 oxford St S, auburn, MA 01501, (508) 832-9611) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,656. The consumer stated the car was repaired by cranston auto repair.

- West Boylston, MA, USA

problem #12

Feb 122021

Altima

  • 150,000 miles
While driving the 'traction control light' came on and the car felt as though it had a flat. Tires looked good. Went home. The next morning the drivers side rear looked as though the body of the car was almost resting on the tire. A repair garage is next store to us. Brought it to them. They called to say that the rear control arm drivers side rusted and broke and that the right side needed replacing to. Nissan is not honoring a known defect and the insurance company said that unless it was in an accident, they would not cover it either. We are stuck paying to replace both rear control arms at our expense. When Nissan is aware that it is there issue and it should cover Altima's from 2013-2018. Ours is a 2015. We live in one of the salt rock states. This is a real safety issue and Nissan should have to make the repair free of charge and not let the consumer foot the bill. Until fixed we don't have our primary vehicle.

- Plainfield, MA, USA

problem #11

Jan 132020

Altima

  • 64,349 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

5 years old and had to replace complete subframe, Nissan would not cover due to living by the ocean, other 2 Altima's from 08 have no issues. Repair cost was $3000. Figured out issue when right front bottomed out and A-arm sitting on the ground.

- Satellite Beach, FL, USA

problem #10

Oct 142020

Altima

  • miles
While leaving a parking lot I went down a steep ramp and the right rear control arm broke I pulled over to check and the arm look rusted out.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

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problem #9

Aug 132020

Altima

  • 66,051 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that during a routine oil change at the napoli Nissan dealer located at 688 bridgeport ave, milford, ct 06460, the technician diagnosed that the front lower control arm needed to be replaced and that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 66,051.

- Milford, CT, USA

problem #8

Jul 282020

Altima

  • 128,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My son was driving my wife's 2015 Nissan Altima down the driveway(approximately 20 mph) when the rear left suspension broke. He continued to drive it slowly for another mile along the side of the road having, difficulty steering, and hoping to make it to the nearby mechanic. He stopped after a mile and called me. I was able to see the driver side rear suspension arm was broke and the tire was angled.(the passenger side was severly corroded also) the vehicle was towed to the mechanic and he filed warrantee information. The warrantee was denied because it was a corrosion issue. I am grateful this did not happen on the highway!!! if it is hard to steer a vehicle at 20 mph, what would happen at 75 mph. How is this not a safety problem" a main suspension arm rusting out in less than 5 years, and known common problem in northern climates?"

- Iron River, MI, USA

problem #7

Apr 042020

Altima

  • 34,443 miles
Bought used 2015 Altima sv 13 days ago. Brand new tires were put on before I took delivery. Three days ago, it started feeling like I have a flat tire, dragging the rubber, pulling, and swaying from rear when I park. Mpg is terrible, turns are wider, vibrates in steering wheel which worsens at higher speeds. Checked tires, saw 9.25 weights on pass front wheel, 2.25 weights on pass rear wheel, driver front wheel has glue without weights, driver rear wheel, same thing. Pass rear tire has 1/2 inch slope inside on top of tread, like it's separating. Feels like loose suspension, wobbly and out of socket. Tire guy says bad tire. Dealership says I gotta pay for alignment. I just bought the thing less than two weeks ago, with every penny to my name. Dealership sent me away, until I have money in my acct to align it. I'm a delivery driver and need to be safe, especially with covid19, I'm an essential driver, making deliveries of food and necessities to stay at home ordered civilians, to stop the spread of coronavirus in dfw, Texas, ordered by judge abbot, to provide for our community. I work for several companies, providing hot meals, groceries, medicines, personal care, and cleaning supplies to college students, retirement homes residents, and families, who might not have access to these key survival necessities without the work we do.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #6

May 112019

Altima

  • 38,000 miles
Takata recall.... when vehicle is in traffic on highway at a stand still and you finally get to move the vehicle won't change gears. The RPM will go as high as 8 but the mileage will not go up, it will stay at that lower level speed.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #5

Nov 012016

Altima 6-cyl

  • 108,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 12V085000 (suspension). The contact stated that the front and rear suspension were corroded. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to atlanta West Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (1251 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga 30122, (770) 942-1102), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 108,000 consumer stated upper & lower front passenger side control arms failure.

- Merrita, GA, USA

problem #4

Jul 062016

Altima

  • 3,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. When the vehicle was started and when driving up to 40 mph, the vehicle vibrated intensely. The intensity of the vibrations reduced at higher speeds. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the technician reprogrammed the computer to address the vibration failure; however; the failure became more aggressive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,500.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #3

Apr 232016

Altima

  • 14,500 miles
Brake issue, ABS, traction, while driving my car at 15 mph my brakes locked up and stopped my car in the middle of the road (with traffic) fairly forceful stop I might add. There has also been a grinding noise when applying the brakes at random time. 1 week prior to the issue with the brakes my driving assist sensors malfunctioned. After obtaining a rental car the Saturday that my brakes failed I was told that Monday morning that my car was fine and that my brakes failed when my driver assist sensors malfunctioned a week prior. Talk about scary and my family no longer feels safe in my car. Nissan told me this was a normal function of the car and there was nothing they could do about it. There is also according to Nissan rep an unknown clanking noise coming from the suspension and or steering. I truly believe that with all of these issues going on there is a huge risk of my family being in harms way.

- Tifton, GA, USA

problem #2

Apr 082016

Altima

  • 325 miles
My car which was purchased less than a month ago, is back at the dealership for the third time. The car continues to have many issues. There is a shimmy/vibration in the steering column as well as vibration in the door, accelerator and floor boards. It often seems that there are problems with the suspension as well as the brakes. The most important issue is that the car continues to drive off the road to the right and you have to force it out of a right-hand turn. Although this problem also seems to occur to the left as well, it is not as apparent. What is apparent, is when you try to compensate for the drifting, it over-compensates to the other side and it never feels as though the tires are holding the road at all times. It is practically impossible to manage the car on the highway. This issue is a huge safety issue that is not only putting the lives of myself and my family in danger but the lives of the others on the road as well. I have absolutely no confidence that this car can be repaired to any level of safety.

- Cooper City, FL, USA

problem #1

Nov 112015

Altima

  • miles
Nissan Altima 4D sedan 2.5S felt and looked great at 17 odometer readings. Overtime it has lost power and has made me have a rough time on highway than usual. Going at speeds of 55-75+ all seats feel as if they're going to detach from the bottom compartment. Wheels on this sedan are at recommended psi 35-40 yet going at 55-75 speeds it feels as if I'm riding a horse with different types of measures on each side. Front window along with rear end window have both been dislocated from its original position. My car is slowly breaking down at 7.2K miles brand new. Recently went back to the dealership car loan was made and obviously everything was fine. I'm not going to deal with their little game. It's a matter of time until the body on this sedan breaks apart. I have had no car accidents, problems began as first oil change was performed Nov 11 2015. It's becoming very difficult to manage vehicle on highway as it goes left or right as wind hits front/rear. Have personally tried figuring out what the problem is have noticed a lot of black goo rear area by tires, front end, under back seats, under passenger and driver seat. At times I feel as if the right side is suspended a bit more than the left, and vise versa. Noise level has increased significantly with all windows and doors closed. Somethings definitely wrong with the structure of this vehicle NHTSA, I'm asking for an investigation helping me and others with this problem.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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