2004 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,554miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Nissan Altima, 4% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,554 miles. 2 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.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10850108, filed 2016-03, 146,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10068478, filed 2004-05, 2,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10266589, filed 2009-04, 18,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10703179, filed 2015-04, 115,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10349384, filed 2010-08, 39,554 milesRelated 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…
- 10018692Jun 6, 2012Nissan: see document search button for owner letter. Voluntary service campaign rear suspension member replacement/ bushing replacement and sealing. *jb updated 6/12/12.
- 10040510Aug 24, 2011Nissan: axle bolt and torque information.
- 10019894Mar 24, 2006Voluntary service campaign rear suspension member replacement/bushing replacement and sealing.
- 10019178Mar 24, 2006Voluntary service campaign rear suspension member replacement/bushing replacement and sealing.
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 2004 Nissan Altima
109 complaintsBody and structure
42 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology