The 2021 Nissan Altima has 27 steering parts with verified fitment on this page — 4 part types and 9 brands, covering both the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.5L L4. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 2021 Nissan Altima, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. 26 parts of the 27 listed are Tie Rod End (24 parts), Knuckle Insert (1 part) and Rack and Pinion (1 part). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
The 2021 Nissan Altima was sold with both the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.5L L4. 25 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
9 brands supply steering parts for the 2021 Nissan Altima, led by MEVOTECH (6 parts), DORMAN (4 parts) and BECK/ARNLEY (4 parts), plus 6 more brands. Quality grades include Daily Driver, Economy and Premium.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2021 Nissan Altima. 5 parts have it, including MEVOTECH MS30668 (Tie Rod End) and DORMAN 544356 (Tie Rod End). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Knuckle Insert
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | 580402 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Knuckle inserts.
This group shows a single part: DORMAN 580402.
Rack and Pinion
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERREPOWER Fits: 2.5L L4 | 2100139E | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering gear assemblies that turn the tie rods. Typical signs include fluid at a torn boot, a growl when you turn, or play that the inner tie rods do not explain. Flush the old power-steering fluid with the rack — grit in the old fluid is the usual cause of a repeat leak.
One part is listed for the 2021 Nissan Altima — TERREPOWER 2100139E.
Rack and Pinion Bellow
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | 1033121 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the rubber boots that seal the inner tie-rod joints on the rack.
This group shows a single part: BECK/ARNLEY 1033121.
Tie Rod End
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | MS30668 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeGreaseable | View on Amazon |
| 555 Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | SRC020WH | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Sankei 555 | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | TA3593 | 🇺🇸 US | Inner | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | TA3989 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | TA3992 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | MS30667 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeGreaseable | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | EV801603 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | ES801645 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | ES801646 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | X36TR0548 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | X36TE0804 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | X36TE0803 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | 544356 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Popular Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | 544355 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| FVP Popular Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | TO69061 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| FVP Popular Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | TO69062 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | 1018808 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | 1018809 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | 1018807 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | 543640 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | GS30667 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | GS30668 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | TXMS30667 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Terrain ToughTTX | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2021 Altima engines | TXMS30668 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Terrain ToughTTX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the inner and outer tie-rod ends that steer each front knuckle. Typical signs include play on center, a feathered front tire, or a boot that has split and packed with grit. Replace inner and outer ends together on a high-mileage axle, then get an alignment.
24 Tie Rod End parts for the 2021 Nissan Altima come from 8 brands — MEVOTECH, DELPHI, MOOG and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH MS30668. 23 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.
In the Daily Driver grade, DELPHI, MOOG, SUSPENSIA and 2 other brands supply 12 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is MEVOTECH MS30668.
The Economy section lists 10 options from DORMAN, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. DORMAN 544356 is listed in this group.
In the Premium grade, MEVOTECH supplies 2 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is MEVOTECH TXMS30667.
Buying Steering Parts for a 2021 Nissan Altima
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- Match the engine first. Some steering parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Tie Rod End and Knuckle Insert .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 2021 Nissan Altima?
Our catalog currently lists 27 steering parts for the 2021 Nissan Altima across 4 subcategories and 9 brands, covering both the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.5L L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do steering parts differ between 2021 Nissan Altima engines?
Some do. 25 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of steering problems on a 2021 Nissan Altima?
Common symptoms include play or looseness on center, a whine when turning, fluid weeping from rack boots, or uneven tire wear on the front axle. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2021 Nissan Altima was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2021 Nissan Altima?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then flush old power-steering fluid when replacing a pump or rack — grit in the old fluid is the number-one cause of repeat failure. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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