2004 Nissan Altima suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2004 Nissan Altima — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Mar 16, 2016
“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…”
filed Jan 12, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 Altima | 2 | 7% |
| 2021 Altima | 5 | 7% |
| 2020 Altima | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 Altima | 8 | 4% |
| 2018 Altima | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 Altima | 11 | 3% |
| 2016 Altima | 12 | 2% |
| 2015 Altima | 61 | 6% |
| 2014 Altima | 130 | 12% |
| 2013 Altima | 288 | 12% |
| 2012 Altima | 16 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.