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2003 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Nissan Altima has 15 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Nissan Altima

Engine
518
Structure
111
Electrical
62
Other
30
Powertrain
27
Airbags
26
Fuel System
25
Speed Control
17
Suspension
15
Steering
13
Lights
10
Visibility
9
Brakes
9
Seat Belts
3
Seats
3

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 15, 2020SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY EXHAUST SYSTEM IS TO LOW THAT IT HITS EVERY BUMP EVEN WHEN DRIVING SLOW ,WHEN THEY LIFTED THE CAR...
Jul 15, 2016SUSPENSIONRACK AND PINON MAKING NOISE HAD A MECHANIC CHECK IT
Aug 25, 2015SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINECHECK ENGINE LIGHTS - OXYGEN SENSOR - BRAKES AND ROUTER - SEATBELT
Mar 11, 2015SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINESERVICE ENGINE SOON LITE CAME ON , CAR RUNS SLUGGISH , STALLS WHILE RUNNING AT SLOW SPEED, PUT ON CO...
Apr 17, 2013SUSPENSIONWHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO, MY CAR'S TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)AS...
Jul 11, 2011SUSPENSION,STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FLOOR BOARDS, FRONT AND REAR SUSPE...
Oct 11, 2009SUSPENSIONI BOUGHT A NISSAN 2003 ALTIMA 2.5S FROM DRIVE TIME ON 10-09-2009 , AND AS SOON AS I BEGAN TO DRIVE T...
Aug 15, 2009SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTSI WAS SOLD MY CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP AND IT HAS HAD PROBLEM SINCE DAY ONE AND I KEEP UP WITH MY MAINT...
May 16, 2009SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERMY 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA STALLS AT LIGHTS,GOING SLOW,DOES NOT RESTARTS SOMETIMES, SURGES FORWARD WHILE ...
Oct 15, 2006SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SEAT BELTS,TIRESI HAVE BEEN HAVING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR MOVING VERY SLOWLY,NOT STAYING IN THE ROAD, PULLING...
Sep 2, 2006SUSPENSIONMY HUSBAND'S 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA CRASHED HIM INTO A PARKED CAR WHEN THE FRONT SUSPENSION BAR CRACKED....
Jun 12, 2006SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES2003 NISSAN ALTIMA WITH A LONG LIST OF PROBLEMS CUSTOMER HAS LEARNED ABOUT SEVERAL RECALLS AND WANTS...
Jan 20, 2006SUSPENSION1) THE CAR WOULD ALWAYS PULL TO THE RIGHT. I TOOK THE CAR IN NUMEROUS TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAV...
Dec 30, 2003SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI AM VERY UNHAPPY WITH MY 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA. I PURCHASED IT USED IN AUG. 2002. IT HAS BEEN IN THE...
Sep 25, 2003SUSPENSIONRIGHT FRONT STRUT ON MY 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA HAS FAILED 4 TIMES IN 18 MONTHS. MILEAGE IS HIGH ON MY A...

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