2009 Model Year

Nissan Altima

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
1,547
Recalls
2
Crashes
36
Severe
65

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

09V006000 Jan 2009

Other

No consequence data available

08V464000 Sep 2008

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Steering
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. While attempting to start the vehicle, the steering wheel was locked, preventing the remote start feature from...

Engine
Oct 2025

1) What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The cylinders are constantly misfiring. 2 )How...

Steering
Jan 2025

After the steering Lock anti theft activated, steering lock ESCL module does not allow to turn on the ignition even keys are inserted.

Air Bags
Dec 2024

Was stopped at a red light - when light turned green car in front of me proceeded to go but stopped . I pressed on the brake at a speed of no more the...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle using the key fob, the vehicle failed to start. The co...

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2024

There is Transmission problems with the 2009 Nissan. The car shakes/ Vibrates when idle, when sitting to long at a light the idle engine delays the ga...

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE
Jul 2024

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal clanking sound coming from the ve...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 2024

The component that failed was the steering lock control, and yes it's available upon request with a tow. I was stranded with no way of getting home....

SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER Crash
May 2024

I purchased this car and the dashboard is melting and sticky. It’s affecting visibility to the point where I found myself trying to lift up to look ov...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 2024

There's an obvious issue with the steering lock system in 2009 Altimas that Nissan fails to address with a recall. They opened an extended warranty...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2009 Nissan Altima has 1547 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Steering. 36 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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