2000 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,522miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Nissan Altima, 4% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,522 miles.
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 put my foot on the brakes after I started the car and when the brake pedal went to the floor, I realized my brakes were not working. I later had the car checked and learned that the bracket on the strut assembly that secures the brake hose separated from the strut when the spot welds failed. Subsequently, the unsecured brake hose was punctured because of contact with moving parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10508419, filed 2013-04, 107,000 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“After hearing a squealing noise under the hood while accelarating onto a highway on-ramp. The pulley apparently stripped the bearings and froze up on the hub. This caused the serpentine belt to slip and break which also broke the other accessory belt. The vehicle became undrivable and was towed for repairs. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769715, filed 2002-11“There is a loud noise/rattle in the front end of the car when you hit bump. Not major pothole, just bumps in the road. I have expressed this concern to the dealer and they say it is the wheel covers. They say nothing is wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #726151, filed 2000-07Related service bulletins
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192145Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 6% |
| 2021 | 5 | 7% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 8 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 11 | 3% |
| 2016 | 12 | 2% |
| 2015 | 64 | 7% |
| 2014 | 132 | 12% |
| 2013 | 289 | 12% |
| 2012 | 17 | 4% |
| 2011 | 14 | 6% |
| 2010 | 31 | 8% |
| 2009 | 33 | 2% |
| 2008 | 16 | 2% |
| 2007 | 121 | 26% |
| 2006 | 18 | 2% |
| 2005 | 21 | 2% |
| 2004 | 10 | 4% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 14 | 1% |
| 2001 | 20 | 13% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 8% |
| 1998 | 9 | 7% |
| 1997 | 7 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 7% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 Nissan Altima
49 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsTires
19 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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