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2000 Nissan Altima Steering Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 160 total for the year
Median mileage
84,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Nissan Altima, 2% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 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.

“I parked my car at my home on 5/6/16. On 5/7/16 I got in my car to go grocery shopping and it would not start. I got a jump start, replaced to fob battery, replace the car battery, had a locksmith to test the fob. To no avail, so I research my vehicle and found that this was a recall, but since has expired. I purchase my car 9/2013. As I was researching a notice that when the vehicle reacher 84,000 the steering wheel locks. I had my car told to a Nissan dealer and was told it would be $1,050. To repair it. It happens so often that they stock the part. …”

NHTSA complaint #10864430, filed 2016-05, 84,000 miles

“On 3/5/2012, I had a vehicle safety inspection. Excessive play in the front end was noted. I took my car to monro muffler where the vehicle was placed on a lift and the underside inspected. It was determined that the subframe was so badly corroded by rust that the frame had perforated and broken away from the suspension. There are holes throughout as well as breakage and weakening. Monro muffler recommended I contact Nissan consumer affairs which I did. I explained the situation to Nissan stating the extent of the damage. …”

NHTSA complaint #10453063, filed 2012-03, 129,522 miles

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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 2000 Nissan Altima

Engine cooling
49 complaints
Electrical system
25 complaints
Vehicle speed control
21 complaints
Tires
19 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Nissan Altima

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology