2020 Nissan Altima steering problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2020 Nissan Altima — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The tire rod assembly disconnected and caused a near miss accident. The steering was no longer intact. The car had to be towed and repaired to the nearest auto repair shop.”
filed May 16, 2025
“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH around a curve, the steering wheel locked up. The vehicle shut off and turned back on. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined the key fob…”
filed Nov 13, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod…Campaign 21V138000 · Mar 4, 2021
Steering problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 5 | 13% |
| 2023 Altima | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 Altima | 7 | 10% |
| 2019 Altima | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Altima | 12 | 5% |
| 2017 Altima | 15 | 4% |
| 2016 Altima | 16 | 3% |
| 2015 Altima | 48 | 5% |
| 2014 Altima | 58 | 5% |
| 2013 Altima | 94 | 4% |
| 2012 Altima | 16 | 4% |
| 2011 Altima | 12 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 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.