Structure Problems of Nissan Altima

Nissan Altima owners have reported 1,477 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 18 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (1,204 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (111 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of Nissan Altima

The Body problem

Hood popped up while driving and smashed windshield and did additional body damage. Secondary hood latch safety mechanism was non operable according to mechanic who looked at it after incident. Hood latch was replaced as part of recall in 2022.   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Altima. While driving for uber, a customer alerted the contact of an abnormally strong odor in the rear seats of the vehicle. The contact later discovered that there was white mold inside the trunk of the vehicle and the spare tire compartment which was caused by the   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle began to shake without warning. The contact pulled over, exited the vehicle, looked under the vehicle, and noticed that the rear passenger lower control arm was fractured.   Read details...

The Underbody Shield problem

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the driver side undercarriage panel was corroded and only the floor mat protected him from the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.   Read details...

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was parked, the contact observed water draining from the driver’s side door when the door was opened.   Read details...




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