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SteeringPart report

1999 Nissan Altima Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 87 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Nissan Altima, 2% of the 87 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“There is a leaning sensation on the left drivers side from front to back. Took to an alignment specialist, left front side had bad springs. On right side tie rods had to be replaced. Also, brakepads were wearing out and rotors were warped. Vibration while driving and bad shimmy when braking.”

NHTSA complaint #856126, filed 2000-02

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024512%
202313%
2021710%
20202011%
201931%
2018125%
2017164%
2016163%
2015485%
2014585%
2013944%
2012174%
2011135%
2010205%
200985956%
2008374%
2007174%
2006152%
2005313%
2004114%
2003131%
2002151%
200153%
200032%
199922%
199832%
199711%
199633%
199511%
199411%

Other parts of the 1999 Nissan Altima

Brakes
15 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Nissan Altima

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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