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AnswerMore likely...if it shakes from side to side while driving I would strongly suspect a frozen upper or lower link in the rear suspension. Alignment issues will cause vibration but not side to side shaking.
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Q: Why does your 1997 Nissan pathfinder shake from side to side when while driving?
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