2013 Nissan Altima: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Apr 8, 2025 · Steering, Suspension · 91,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the dealer had previously repaired the vehicle under Voluntary Service Campaign: P9324 (Rear Lower Link); however, the failure recurred after the repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became loose. The contact experienced a loss of vehicle control, causing the vehicle to sway from left to right. Additionally, there was a knocking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but no cause of failure was found. The vehicle was then taken to several independent mechanics who replaced the U-joint, steering column, calipers, shocks, and rear brakes, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2025 · Suspension · OH

Nissan needs to do a recall on their rear suspensions. My 2013 Nissan Altima suspension has had some issue AFTER Nissan service bulletin for rear suspension was checked. I believe that the service bulletin that Nissan “did” or “checked“ was replaced with the same faulty parts or not checked correctly. Giving the same issue with the suspension. Prior to the rear suspension bulletin services, l had a control arm snap in half while driving. There was no knocking/ clunking sounds. Just one day it snapped and broke. While my car was being serviced to be fixed, it was at this time I was informed about the rear suspension links. After leaving Nissan that day, my car has STILL not been right to drive. Loose sterling , pulling, drifting- making it impossible to control vehicle. The rear suspension- links/ control arm/ ball joints need to be recalled and replaced.

Filed Apr 30, 2024 · Transmission · PA

I bought the car at 48, 750 miles at 71,000, transmission was sputtering and stalling. Extended warranty from Zurich paid for new parts in an old transmission. Now, car is at 106,000, transmission is shot, it is banging and knocking while driving.

Filed Mar 23, 2022 · Suspension · 165,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, he heard an abnormally loud knocking sound coming from the rear passenger’s side brakes. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the rear control arms and the bolts attached to the frame need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000. Consumer wanted to include a link to Nissan’s website where they say this is an issue but only in Canada due to high volume of salt being used. Wisconsin which is a state they say uses a high volume of salt.

Filed Dec 2, 2019 · Suspension · 127,324 miles · OH

The right rear lower control arm or lower spring link fractured while back the vehicle out of a driveway. Moments before the issue was traveling 25 miles on the freeway in rain and sleet. Steering wheel pulled to the left, traction control light came on, and vehicle's back end felt loose. Poor control of the vehicle after incident. No indications before the failure. No knocking or trouble steering. Attempted to tighten lug nuts and was able to swivel the right rear wheel back and forth.

Filed Jun 23, 2017 · Engine · 59,981 miles · WA

During hill ascencion, going at around 15-25,30 MPH,faint knocking noise coming from right side of engine, (or at power brake as well; car on stationary with d engaged and pushing brake pedal while gently accelarating ). Took to dealer to diagnose; diagnose: alternator replacement (done). Knocking noise still present. Taken to dealer for further assessment diagnose " normal noise"??? I'm not a mechanic but none of my other cars do this noise, this noise is done by cars in which the engine is dying out. Fyi car is 20 miles to be 60000 miles, which is when the powertrain warranty expires

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · 29,000 miles · DC · crash

Didn't deploy I hit the 2013 danrango truck from behind on my passenger front knocking the tire completely off the truck on the driver rar wheel.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · 29,000 miles · DC · crash · 1 injury

Driving at the rate of 45 miles per hour. My 2013 nissan altima 3.5 sl start surging going faster than the speed limit. I applied on brakes pushing them down to the floor my car hit a 2013 durango SUV on the driver side knocking the rear wheel completely off. My car still surging faster on a congested high-way to avoid causing any fatalities my car spend around three times. Before coming to a stop. No air bag deployed on my driver's side occupant seat was unoccupied. My nissan altima 3.5 sl was a total loss, a-frame severely damage beyond repair. The seat beast on the driver side turn my large intestine, several feature bilateral pelvic bone, whip lash, neurological disturbance, (l) torn rotator cuff, spinal cord injury where partial paralysis have start to set in my legs. Irreversible nerve damage, poor sight, broken teeth whereas; I have to get them all pulled out & go into the hospital to have a complete mouth of implants. The seat belt was so tight that it torn a muscle in my chest cavity (l) side causing my heart not to fill up completely. Seeing a psychiatrist after the aftermath of the incident, gastrointestinal doctor, pain specialist,

Filed Jun 18, 2013 · Electrical, Steering · 6,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormal knocking when turning the steering wheel. In addition, there were various warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The faiure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to determine the cause of failure. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 6,000. The current mileage was 17,000.

Filed May 16, 2013 · Transmission · 900 miles · NY

Vehicle stutters and vibrates at lower speeds. Also their is a knocking sound coming from underneath the vehicle. Brought back to dealership 3 times since march. All 3 times I was told it is perfectly normal for the car. I read online that other people have experienced similar issues.

Filed May 1, 2013 · Airbags, Engine · 50 miles · CA

When sitting the front passenger seat passenger air bag off sign comes out and randomly disappear,appear repeatedly. Sit the very properly by owner' manual it comes out. It means passenger air bag is off sign on it will not inflate in a crash. I'm very scary drive this car with someone who sit the passenger seat. Although sitting on the seat properly and using the seat belt properly it doesn't matters because the passenger air bag off light always illuminate. It is very dangerous in a crash. I really want to know need air bag for what??? Nissan already recalls some car same issues. I bring my car nissan dealer,they do nothing and say"this is normal" and have same problems my car's VIN# not include the recalls so they don't fix or replace anything. It is ridiculous. Also altima has weird winning high pitch noise all the time and drive low RPM to change to high RPM makes very loud rumbling knocking noise.it seems like a drive belt and tensioner problems. Dealer say that it is normal. Dealer always say "it is normal". If my warranty is finish they say that it is problems. I really want to solutions.

Filed Mar 22, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 1,300 miles · MD

1. When you fill the gas tank up you can hear fuel sloshing around and knocking against the tank. 2. Brakes squeal and grind 3. Engine is noisy and growls car shakes 4. Air bag recall 5. Gas mileage is not as advertised 6. Console has been repaired multiple times.