It could.
a car can potentially have both shocks and struts. I don't know how common this is, but a car could have shocks in the front and struts in the back or vice versa. that is, depending on the combination, a car could have both, but I have never seen this.
As far as what they sound like, normally you hear nothing unless a shock is broken. There are however warning signs of worn shocks or struts. STEERINGWorn shocks and struts can allow excessive body roll when turning, which affects the vehicle's ability to safely steer around objects in the road. STOPPINGWorn shocks and struts can allow too much weight transfer to the front wheels during braking, which could result in a measurable increase in stopping distance. STABILITYWorn shocks and struts can allow excessive roll, sway and bounce while the vehicle is in motion, which reduces the driver's control.
shocks/struts have nothing to do with how high the car rides.... you have bad springs, or too much junk in the trunk...
struts and shocks could be bad go to a mechanic and have them checked
It could be the shocks/struts or something in the steering system...have it checked out.
Depending on where you purchase the shocks and struts for a 2006 Acura TL, it could cost from $50 to $250. That does not include the fees a mechanic charges to do the work. To find the best deal, call around and get prices or compare prices online.
It is going to take some detective work to locate the source of the rattle. It could be loose stuff like the jack and tools banging around in the trunk or broken a exhaust hanger or worn shocks or struts or worn/broken sway bar links.
it could be that your rear end is boing out and you need to drive carefully or go to an auto shop Check to see if there is a broken suspension link, it connects from the chasis to the rear stabilizer bar, they are cheap to buy and you could possibly install it yourself
Probably dried out shocks or struts, but it could be bushings in the front steering arms
Most likely the shaking results from unbalanced tires. Get them checked ASAP. If that doesnt fix the problem, then it could be worn out shocks/struts.
a 2007 altima does not have rear struts. it has shocks and coil springs. if the rear shocks are bad and the car is bouncing up and down several times when you hit dips in the road or after you come to a stop your shocks could be bad and then yes it could cause you to wreck in certain situations. to test your shocks bounce the rear by pushing up and down several times real hard on each corner. after releasing the car it should only bounce 1 1/2 to 2 times before stopping. any more than this and the shocks may be bad.