Nissan Altima pulling problems

Filed Oct 28, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · 44,011 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the rear seat belt failed to latch securely. The instrument panel illuminated, and the seat belt warning light remained displayed with a beeping sound during and after the failure. The battery was replaced twice within one year, and the vehicle needed to be jumpstarted by AAA due to an issue associated with a sensor. The contact stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the RPC became extremely elevated. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally stalled and shut off unexpectedly. There was an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle which was associated with the radiator. Additionally, Bluetooth calls were dropped, a key fob failed to be recognized by the vehicle, and the TPMS readings were incorrect. The contact also stated that the windshield wiper malfunctioned, and that the remote control needed a battery replacement at the time of purchase, and that the vehicle was pulling to one side whenever the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer associated the failure with a sensor caused by the rain. The corporate office was contacted by phone about a buyback. The approximate failure mileage was 44,011.

Filed Aug 7, 2026 · Suspension · MI

Right rear lower control arm fully broke while traveling 35 mph and going around a curve. The car immediately pulled hard right into the adjacent lane. Fortunately, there were no vehicles in that lane at the moment. I have contacted the dealership. This issue is addressed in Service Bulletin NTB21-045. However, the local dealership will not cover repairs because the car has been in service for over 10 years.

Filed Jul 8, 2024 · Steering, Transmission · NY · crash · 1 injury

This request is due to my concern that a possible manufacturing or other defect in the 2024 Nissan Altima’s steering and/or wheel mechanisms caused a sudden loss of steering control and resulted in a collision and serious injuries. The car was taken possession by National Car Rental. I am unsure if the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others, but it has been reported to the manufacturer (Nissan), my insurance company (State Farm), and the car rental company (National). I don't think there were any warning lights. The following is what I experienced. I was driving, passengers were in the front and rear right seats. The car was in the right lane on [XXX] heading into an underpass when the Altima experienced a sudden jolt in the steering wheel with smoke coming out of the steering wheel; steering turned very stiff as if it had lost power and the car pulled to the right and off the road. I struggled to maintain control over the vehicle; nonetheless, given the narrow shoulder of the underpass and the sudden difficult steering, the car collided lengthwise along the passenger side against a cement barrier and metal guardrail. The front and back passenger-side airbags deployed, striking both passengers; rear seat passenger was seriously injured; driver and front passenger were bruised. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 5, 2024 · Steering, Suspension · MI

Upon entering highway and reaching 75 mph, vehicle pulled hard to right.I made a correction to keep vehicle in center lane of a three lane highway. Shortly after I made the first correction, the vehicle again pulled rather aggressively to the right, I again made a correction back to maintain center of lane. After making second correction, I noticed my steering wheel very off center to maintain vehicle tracking straight in the lane. (Steering wheel indicating a left turn to maintain a straight track). Simultaneously, the vehicle traction control indicator illuminated on the drivers display. I quickly checked my tire pressures to rule out a flat tire. I pulled off to the shoulder of the highway, as the vehicle was getting more difficult to control in a straight line. Not noticing any obvious damage and the need to vacate the highway environment, I illuminated my hazards and drove approximately 5-10 mph to the next exit 1/8 mile away. Arriving in a safe location, I again exited the vehicle to inspect all four wheels at which time I observed the right rear tire angled inward at a harsh angle. Upon further inspection, the right rear lower suspension control arm had broken free at the bushing and angled the coil spring downward at an angle. The vehicle was not able to be driven and subsequently towed via flatbed 45 miles to my auto repair facility.

Filed Nov 3, 2023 · IL

The left and right rear control arms both snapped. The right one has been repaired and the left one is in the mechanic shop to be worked on next week. The right rear control arm snapped while I was driving two months ago. The left rear control arm snapped while I was driving last night. Both times the car was violently shaking and pulling left and right off of the road and into the other lane. The vehicle was only inspected by the mechanics that have worked on it and myself. The warning lamps turned on immediately but not before the arm snapped and the shaking began.

Filed Sep 15, 2022 · Suspension, Wheels · FL

The steering wheel was pulling to one side as I drove to work. After I parked my car I put it in reverse and something fell out of the bottom of the car. The rear lower link had broken in half and the car was not drivable. The tires bent in. The car was then towed to universal nissan. This was a recall and nissan wants to charge me for parts and labor.

Filed May 16, 2022 · Suspension · PA

Right rear lower control arm separated from frame. Vehicle pulled right toward adjacent lane. In construction zone with no shoulder to utilize. Had to cross into an acceleration lane then slowly make way to safe pull-off. Problem confirmed by visual inspection. No warnings. Nissan did not notify me of a replacement program. Notification was to begin in 2019. Consumer was not informed of a replacement program and had to deal with a failed component and a tow from a construction site.

Filed Mar 1, 2022 · Steering · CA

Steering - Rack and Pinion Issues - Struts Leaking possible FACTORY DEFECT per Dealership. It is extremely unsafe to drive with a bad rack and pinion because you no longer can control your vehicle and keep it in a straight line. There would be so much free play and your vehicle would just wander on the road. This could be fatal for you and the other drivers. The problem was confirmed by the Dealers (Alhambra Nissan Dealership in California). There were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.

Filed Mar 5, 2020 · Suspension · 103,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact's son was driving at 35 MPH, without warning the vehicle pulled to the right. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and drove at low speeds to the residence where his father inspected the vehicle. The inspection showed that the passenger's side rear lower control arm was fractured and the driver's side rear lower control arm was extremely corroded. Hawkinson nissan located at (5513 miller circle drive, matteson, il 60443, (708) 252-3769) was contacted. The contact was informed that the vehicle should be taken in to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2020 · Suspension · 136,000 miles · MA

On tuesday night january 14, 2020 I do as I always do this night and drive my son to his hockey practice for 6 pm in north smithfield rhode island. We were on the highway route 295 in travel lane passing an 18 wheeler truck. When we were next to this truck it felt like a gust of wind came out of no where and pushed my 2014 nissan altima in his lane and almost hit this truck. I went to correct the wheel to move away from this and the car almost went right off the highway in a ditch. I had no idea what was going on and was able to keep the car straightened out. My son, who is 11 was scared to death. I noticed that that a light on dashboard came on that looks like a traction control light or slippery road light. Where this happened, the practice we go to was next exit and right off the highway. We decided to head there since there was no safe spot to pull over in this location at night. I put the hazard light on and managed to get their slowly somehow so I could look into what this problem was. We got to practice. My son went in and I looked around at what this light was that came on dashboard. I could not find it in manual anywhere and was thinking that it may have been a computer issue. From there I checked the outside of the car and under the best I could and did not notice anything at this time so I left it alone. When it was time to leave my plan was just to take it slow and drive home. We made it about 200 feet out of parking lot and heard a nasty noise and pulled right over on route 146 in north smithfield r.I. I looked under car where I heard the noise and could see something broken. I took an picture - called my mechanic right away to find out what it was..it was a control arm and were extremely lucky we were not involved in a serious accident or hurt in anyway, found out the other control arm was ready to break https://photos.app.goo.gl/iegg5svv4csqnnvr6 I