THE STABILIZER SWAY BAR FOR THE NISSAN ALTIMA JUST BROKE ON ITS OWN UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. I WAS JUST DRIVING GOING SPEED LIMIT ON A LOCAL ROAD AND THE BAR SNAPPED. ALTHOUGH I HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH THIS VEHICLE 4 YEARS AGO, THE CAR STILL RAN SMOOTHLY BECAUSE IT WAS MINOR. THE BAR SNAPPED ON ITS OWN AND WE DRIVE THIS VEHICLE WITH CARE. *KB
2007 Nissan Altima suspension problems
moderate 117 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900
Complaints
117
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$900
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
2007 NISSAN ALTIMA W/ 30K; REAR SWAY BAR BROKE FOR NO APPARENT REASON; NOT COVERED UNDER REGULAR WARRANTY BUT TOLD(BY DEALER) IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITHOUT A REPAIR;IF IT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR IS UNSAFE IT SHOULD BE RECALLED! *TR
I RECENTLY DISCOVERED THE REAR SWAY BAR SNAPPED ON MY 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA. A LOOK AT THE BAR SHOWS IT WAS A CLEAN BREAK WITH NO SIGNS OF DAMAGE TO ANY AREAS AROUND THE BAR. A QUICK SEARCH ONLINE TURNED UP OTHER COMPLAINTS OF 2007 ALTIMA DRIVERS THAT SAY THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SWAY BAR SNAPPING IN THE SAME PLACE AND WITH NO SIGNS OF DAMAGE. IT APPEARS THERE IS A LARGER ISSUE AT HAND WIT…
AS I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK I NOTICED A NOISE IN THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND IT WAS SAID TO ME THAT MY REAR SHOCKS ARE BAD AND THAT THEY HAD SEIZED INTO THE KNUCKLE AND WERE RUSTED. I THEN PROCEEDED TO CONTACT NISSAN NORTH AMERICA TO SEE IF THEY WOULD HELP OUT WITH THIS ISSUE DUE TO THE VEHICLE ONLY HAVING 42000 MILES. THEY TOLD ME THAT BECAUSE I HAD …
WAS AT THE REPAIR SHOP PICKING UP MY OTHER CAR WHEN THE MECHANIC NOTICED SOMETHING HANGING FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY CAR. HE THREW THE CAR UP ON A LIFT AND DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS A BROKEN SWAY BAR. HE WAS SHOCKED AND SAID HE'D NEVER SEEN OR HEARD OF ANYTHING LIKE THAT. I HAVE NO IDEA OF THE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS, BUT AFTER A QUICK SEARCH ONLINE IT SEEMS AS IF THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF OTHERS WITH THIS SAME …
DURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND INSPECTION I WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT THE REAR SWAY BAR ON MY CAR WAS BROKEN. THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY ROUGH ROAD CONDITIONS OR ACCIDENT TO HAVE CAUSED THIS. UPON RESEARCH I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A FREQUENT AND KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR AND MODEL AND IT IS DOCUMENTED EXTENSIVELY ON THE INTERNET. *TR
I WAS JUST DRIVING NORMALLY AND THE SWAY BAR ON REAR PASSENGER SIDE SNAPPED AND BROKE. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, THE COST IS ASTRONOMICAL AT AROUND 500 DOLLARS. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2007 Nissan Altima?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 117 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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