NHTSA Complaint #11620637 — 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11620637
Vehicle	2012 NISSAN ALTIMA
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	October 17, 2024
Date Filed	October 18, 2024
Mileage	236,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle, followed by a dragging sound. The contact also stated that the vehicle began to shake abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and discovered that the rear driver side tire was hanging from the suspension. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it remained. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 236,000.

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