2018 Nissan Altima Steering Problems
12 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (12)
While I was driving my power steering went out completely on the interstate right when I went to turn almost causing an accident where I could have been severely injured or injured others around me. Prior to the failure my front vehicle obstruction light has been coming on and off multiple times while driving but other than that no warning signs of power steering going out.
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Second issue with my 2018 nissan altima. Was in the shop in october for the front collision sensor malfunctioning. Sensor was detecting obstructions when nothing was there.
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Several times while normal driving and nothing in roadway the display will say unauthorized object in view and there's nothing there happens several times a day scares me at first cause I think something wrong and takes 10 minutes for display warning light to turn off
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While driving home and just entering my neighborhood, I noticed a low tire warning on my dashboard. I looked at the pressure and there was approximately 26 pounds still in the tire and the closest place to fill up was at my house.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving, there was an abnormally annoying sound coming from the steering. The vehicle was taken to the united nissan dealer located at 3025 e sahara ave, las vegas, nv 89104, where the technician stated that the sound was normal and no failure was found.
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While I was driving around my city (san jose,ca), the steering when I turn left it right starting shaking.... It's not normal because the car was good. And now I can't go too far with that issue.
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When I first picked up my car the steering wheel was very stiff so I asked the dealership about it the same day- I was told it was probably the alignment and to not bring it back. And if I did, they may charge me to look at. About 2 months later I had been noticing my car would make an odd noise after about 5 minutes of driving and when I would brake.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan altima. While driving around a curve at 25 MPH, the steering malfunctioned and it was difficult to control the vehicle. Also, the brakes malfunctioned without warning, loud squeaking noises were heard, and it was difficult to stop the vehicle.
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Tl* the contact rented a 2018 nissan altima. While driving 70 MPH, between a guard rail and a tractor trailer, the vehicle became uncontrollable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan altima. The contact purchased a lemon (2017 nissan vehicle) and swapped it out for a 2018 altima. The contact stated that the steering wheel in the 2018 altima made clicking and popping noises when turned, which possibly were caused by the linkage in the steering wheel.
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Display on my vehicle keeps saying front radar obstruction although nothing is either on the road nor in front of my vehicle. This does this without warning at least 5-6 times while I'm driving on city streets, highway or just turning. At random the warning will show and the lights will come up on my driver panel then a few mins later it goes off.
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When I first purchased the vehicle I did notice that the steering wheel felt loose but then I figured, it's a new vehicle that I have to get a custom to. This was in february 2020, it is august and I had two wheel balances done on the vehicle assuming that was the issue, however, the steering wheel continued to worsen and was out of control as I drove on the highway.
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