2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
81
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID
The 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID has received a total of 81 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (26 complaints), Electrical System (21 complaints), and Engine (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID
81 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptivemobility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE WARNING LIGHT IN THE OWNERS MANUAL, WHICH INFORMED THE CONTACT TO SHUT-OFF THE VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO NISSAN OF BRADENTON (1611 CORTEZ RD W, BRADENTON, FLORIDA 34207) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFT INTERLOCK WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 171,000.*DT*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FREEDOM NISSAN OF SOUTH BURLINGTON (1095 SHELBURNE RD, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT 05403, (802) 864-7400) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 154,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FREEDOM NISSAN OF SOUTH BURLINGTON (1095 SHELBURNE RD, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT 05403, (802) 864-7400) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 154,000.
THE 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID HAS CEASED TO FUNCTION SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY, PUTTING ME AT EXTREME DANGER. IN THE FIRST CASED, THE ELECTRONIC COMPUTER UNIT WAS THE DEFECTIVE PART, ON THE SECOND OCCASION, IT WAS THE IGNITION COILS. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, PLACING ME AT GREAT RISK AS THE VEHICLE SEIZES UP WITHOUT WARNING AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROADWAY.
THE 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID HAS CEASED TO FUNCTION SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY, PUTTING ME AT EXTREME DANGER. IN THE FIRST CASED, THE ELECTRONIC COMPUTER UNIT WAS THE DEFECTIVE PART, ON THE SECOND OCCASION, IT WAS THE IGNITION COILS. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, PLACING ME AT GREAT RISK AS THE VEHICLE SEIZES UP WITHOUT WARNING AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROADWAY.
Safety Rating for the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB09-031A — SUSPENSION
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA AND MAXIMA; LEFT REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLE Service Campaign ID # PC005 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PC005. ï· Discard all previous versions of NTB09-031.
NTB17-018a — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 â 2010 MAXIMA AND ALTIMA ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK Voluntary Service Campaign ID # PC516 is No Longer Active. ï· Repair orders opened after May 28, 2020 are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PC516. ï· Discard previous versions of NTB17-018.
NTB17-018a — STEERING
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 â 2010 MAXIMA AND ALTIMA ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK Voluntary Service Campaign ID # PC516 is No Longer Active. ï· Repair orders opened after May 28, 2020 are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PC516. ï· Discard previous versions of NTB17-018.
EXPIRATION NOTIF — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Expiration Notification â Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) Voluntary Service Campaign UPDATE May 14, 2020 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The original announcement from February 21, 2017 has been revised to include: ï· Service Comm will deactivate PC516 on any unremedied VINs on May 29, 2020. ï· Dealers...
NTB-09-012A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NISSAN: THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) MAY NOT RETAIN THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) DURING SOME OPERATING CONDITIONS. IF ECM DOES NOT RETAIN VIN, IT WILL NOT DISPLAY AT APPROPRIATE TIMES WHEN USING ON BOARD DAGNOSTIC (OBD) EQUIPMENT. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID
- 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID — 40 complaints
- 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID — 20 complaints
- 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID (current)
- 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID — 16 complaints
- 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID — 9 complaints
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