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2004 Nissan Altima suspension problems

10 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 39,554. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
39,554
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Front
    3
  • Multiple axle
    1
  • Front: wheel bearing
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Nissan Altima suspension problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2004 Nissan Altima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 2, 2023 · Suspension, Wheels · CA

This is the second time that I had to replace the transmission on this car then the axle twice and the brakes then etc

Filed Mar 16, 2016 · Suspension · 146,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Rear suspension bushings & takata recall the car slips in the rear wheels similar to "fish-tailing" in snow. Nissan offered a recall in 2006 to replace parts on rear suspension system without notifying me until 2015, months before the recall expired. Notices never contained any notification of any expiration date. After hours of customer service claimed there was never a recall; then yes there was a recall that I had replaced in 2007; then claiming the work was completed in 2014, they finally agreed to having the car inspected regarding this recall. The dealership at woodfield nissan claimed that my car was "unsafe to drive" and listed every other part of my suspension that needed to be replaced other than the main one in the recall. A service order was created that the dealership refused to give me when the service manager lost his temper and got physically intimidating towards me. My wife and I are frightened to ever go to this dealership due to this. Now I am driving an "unsafe to drive" vehicle that nissan left me without any paperwork to advise me what is unsafe about it. After asking nissan corporation to step in, as well as bbb & il a.g. Reports were filed, no one to date has given me documentation regarding this inspection. This dealership's owner also owns the other dealership near me and my wife where we are no longer welcomed. This, and the fact that the corporation refuses to help resolve this, makes it impossible for us to have the takata recall work completed without going thru further stress with nissan and local dealerships. That is very unethical, if not illegal.

Filed Jan 12, 2016 · Suspension · 45,000 miles · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air compressor failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the parts were too expensive. The contact had to replace the wheel bearings on both sides of the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed, but not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. Updated 03/11/16*lj

Filed Apr 1, 2015 · Body, Steering · 115,000 miles · OH

Found out that the sub-frame assembly panels (front floor panels) are rotting out. Issue is if they fail cars tires will tilt in as the suspension is tide into the front floor panels.

Filed Aug 14, 2010 · Suspension · 39,554 miles · CA · crash

Car accident in may 26 off 2010 the ben repair I not satisfy have sam extrayer noises was never have before the accident insurance company do not want paid for the repairs they said is not part off the accident the noise never existing before the time.

Filed Apr 24, 2009 · Suspension · 18,000 miles · PA

Banging in right front passenger side took the car to apple nissan and was told by technician that it need front struts the car only has 23 thousand miles I believe this to be a manufacturer's defect. There is no way the struts should go bad this quick they quoted a price of $500 to $600 dollars.

Filed Oct 17, 2007 · Suspension · 13,903 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact noticed that the steering wheel was difficult to turn and the tires made a loud roaring noise. The dealer stated that the alignment was fine and then proceeded to rotate the tires. A few days later, while driving at an unknown speed, she felt and heard a loud vibration coming from the tires. She purchased a new set of tires, but a few weeks later she noticed a roaring noise coming from the new tires. She returned to the dealer and they stated that her alignment was off and the vehicle was never correctly repaired. She notified the manufacturer, but they did not provide any assistance. The purchase date was unknown. The failure mileage was 13,903 and current mileage was 50,000.

Filed May 7, 2004 · Suspension · 2,000 miles · GA

Car vibrates at speeds of 65 and greater. The car has been to dealer 3 times in less than 2 weeks. Tires have been replaced, balanced and checked for run out. Problem still exsists. Nissan1 has not returned my calls. After 1 week of no returned calls, I was forced to go through the system as a new call before I could get a live person on the phone, at which time I was told to take my car back to the dealer and basically start trouble shooting the problem again.

Filed Mar 11, 2004 · Suspension · FL

While driving at 60 MPH vehicle vibrated and pulled to the right. Dealer replaced four tires and performed front end alignment. However, the same problem recurred. *ak the vehicle still vibrates between speed of 40-60 MPH.

Filed Feb 27, 2004 · Suspension · GA

Consumer complained that steering vibrated at the speed of 45 MPH and above. It shook badly when reaching 55-60 MPH. Consumer took vehicle to dealer/mechanic 6 times, and they insisted there was nothing wrong with vehicle.

Questions about the 2004 Nissan Altima suspension

Does the 2004 Nissan Altima have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Nissan Altima, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2004 Nissan Altima suspension problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 39,554 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Nissan Altima suspension?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan Altima have bad suspension?

The Nissan Altima model years with the most suspension complaints are 2013 (290 complaints), 2014 (132 complaints) and 2007 (121 complaints).

Other 2004 Nissan Altima problems

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