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2001 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Nissan Altima has 19 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Nissan Altima

Engine
62
Electrical
21
Suspension
19
Airbags
14
Visibility
14
Other
6
Powertrain
6
Speed Control
6
Steering
5
Structure
5
Tires
4
Brakes
4
Seat Belts
3

19

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 1, 2019SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESTHE SUSPENSION ON MY 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA IS VERY LOW LOUD NOISE. THE CAR RATTLES AND SHAKE IN THE REA...
Sep 30, 2019SUSPENSION,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE UNDERNEATH...
Aug 16, 2016SUSPENSIONI WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AT ABOUT 15 MILES AN HOUR AND MY TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TURNED OU...
Feb 22, 2016SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT RELEASED ...
Oct 23, 2003SUSPENSIONI OWN A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA, BOUGHT BRAND NEW WITH 35,300 MILES ON IT. NATURALLY THE WARRANTY IS ABOU...
Sep 17, 2003SUSPENSION,TIRESON 9/17/03 I HAD FOUR P205/60R15 UNIROYAL TOUR TR TIRES PLACED ON MY 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. WITHIN ONE ...
May 18, 2003SUSPENSIONA RATTLING NOISE IS APPARENT FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. MY MEC...
Jan 15, 2003SUSPENSIONMY 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA GXE/LE CAR HAS A PROBLEM WITH ITS SUSPENSION. IT MAKES A CRUNCHING/RATTLING NO...
Dec 2, 2002SUSPENSIONCONSUMER NOTICED THE VEHICLE WOULD SWAY IN THE REAR AND MAKE NOISE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICL...
Jul 1, 2002SUSPENSIONMETALLIC RATTLEING SOUND FROM SUSPENSION WHEN CROSSING OVER BUMPS OR LANE DIVIDER DOTS. SIMILIAR TO ...
Nov 1, 2001SUSPENSIONCONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 15MPH SUDDENLY VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. CONSUMER WENT OFF THE ROAD TRYI...
Oct 10, 2001SUSPENSIONMY CAR HAS A DEFECT WITH ITS SUSPENSION BOTH FRONT AND REAR. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR FOR SERVICE TO 2 DI...
Jul 6, 2001SUSPENSIONSWAY BAR FAILED. *YH
Jun 18, 2001SUSPENSIONSWAY BAR BUSHING HAS FALLEN OUT TWICE. *AK
Jun 17, 2001SUSPENSIONSWAY BAR BUSHING FELL OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BUSHING. PLEASE ...
Jun 7, 2001SUSPENSIONTHE SWAY BAR BUSHING HAS BEEN REPLACED "FIXED" 4 TIMES ALREADY AND IT IS CURRENTLY BROKEN AGAIN. IT ...
Jun 4, 2001SUSPENSIONLEFT REAR OF VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A CRUNCHING/RATTLING NOISE OVER EVEN THE SLIGHTEST BUMP. DEALERS...
Jun 3, 2001SUSPENSIONCONSUMER HEARD A BANGING NOISE IN REAR. TOOK VHEICLE TO DEALER . DEALER CLAIMED SWAY BAR AND BUSHIN...
Jan 1, 1970SUSPENSIONAFTER HAVING VEHICLE FOR TWO WEEKS CONSUMER NOTICED A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM LEFT REAR. CONSUMER HAD...

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