Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 2004 Nissan Altima. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering knuckle spindle (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Knuckle Spindle problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering Column problems |
Its an accident waiting to happed, its hard to turn the steering wheel left or right,even when changing lane at low speed like 20 mph,it required effort to turn the steering wheel,the binding forces was intermittent at certain steering wheel position,nissian should recall this(48080-8j000 lower Read details...
Steering becomes tight turning in both directions. Better when it's warm, worse when it's cold. Over the course of 4 weeks the tightening has gotten so bad that wheel can only be turned with both hands and pulling hard. Read details...
Problem vehicle is 2004 Nissan Altima with 50,000 miles. Noticed when driving that steering wheel was binding when I tried to turn the vehicle. Seems like power steering is going out. Had everything checked with fluid and power steering pump. Read details...