1994 Nissan Altima Suspension
Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.
Complaint Timeline
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THIS IS A "COIL SPRING BREAKAGE RECALL SITUATION" FOR 1994 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE I WAS DRIVING HEADED TO THE FREEWAY I HEARD A SOUND BENEATH MY VEHICLE. I WAS STOP AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TO TAKE THE FREEWAY TO MY JOB AND AS SOON AS MY VEHICLE MADE IT'S WAY ACROSS THE INTERSECTION I HEARD A LARGE POP - IT FELT LIKE THE ENTIRE BOTTOM OF MY VEHICLE HAD HIT THE PAVEMENT. I IMMEDIATELY SIGNAL FOR THE ON-COMING VEHICLES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY SO I COULD PULL OVER AND GET OUT. I JUMPED POUT OF THE VEHICLE AND A POLICE OFFICER PULLED RIGHT BEHIND ME TO SEE WHAT HAD HAPPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CRICKET AUTO CARE CENTER IN CARY, NC WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A DEFECT PART AND ALL 4 MECHANICS SAID THAT THE PART SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN.*AK
FRONT WHEELS ARE NOT ALIGNED CAUSING ERRATIC DRIVING CONDITION. TT
THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS BEEN REPLACE ABOUT 2 TIME WHEN AT 8,000 MILES THE SECOND 14,000 MILES. TT
VEHICLE GOES OUT OF ALIGNMENT, CAUSING DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE. TT
TWO REAR TIRES WORN INSIDE UNDER 12,000 MILES SWAYING SIDE TO SIDE FISHTAILING. TT
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Quick Summary
The 1994 Nissan Altima has 5 Suspension complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.