2001 Nissan Altima suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 21 complaints for the 2001 Nissan Altima, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 3
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries, 3 deaths.
What owners wrote
While driving 65 to 75MPH, vehicle started drifting to the left, consumer corrected, but vehicle kept pulling to the right, vehicle then rolled over 1 1/2 times, the tie rod had snapped, strut assembly broke, and cv joint separated, housing broke from metal, roof caved in, trunk smashed into, and pushed rear seat inward killing 3 passengers, fire department cut 5 passengers out, 2 were injured, the vehicles structure kept buckling and collapsing inward.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact released the accelerator pedal and the vehicle came to a complete stop without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the brake axle and sway weldings failed, and the lower control arm fractured. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle's repairs were not covered under warranty. The vehicle was repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Nissan Altima
- Engine 66 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Exhaust system 19 complaints
- Air bags 16 complaints