Steering Related Problems of the 1999 Nissan Altima

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 1999 Nissan Altima.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Nissan Altima

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering Knuckle Spindle problems
1
Steering Linkages problems
1

Steering Knuckle Spindle problem #1

Trans axle snapped in half, taking suspension and steering knuckle with it.

Steering Linkages problem #2

There is a leaning sensation on the left drivers side from front to back. Took to an alignment specialist, left front side had bad springs. On right side tie rods had to be replaced. Also, brakepads were wearing out and rotors were warped. Vibration while driving and bad shimmy when braking.


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