2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

81

Owner Complaints

3 Crashes

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE 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.

Most Recent Complaints

#11399772 | ENGINE | | 171,000 miles
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
#11259068 | AIR BAGS | | 154,000 miles
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.
#11259068 | SEATS | | 154,000 miles
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.
#11203424 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 143,000 miles
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.
#11203424 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 143,000 miles
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.

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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.  Repair orders opened after this bulletin’s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PC005.  Discard all previous versions of NTB09-031.

NTB17-018a — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 – 2010 MAXIMA AND ALTIMA ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK Voluntary Service Campaign ID # PC516 is No Longer Active.  Repair orders opened after May 28, 2020 are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PC516.  Discard previous versions of NTB17-018.

NTB17-018a — STEERING

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 – 2010 MAXIMA AND ALTIMA ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK Voluntary Service Campaign ID # PC516 is No Longer Active.  Repair orders opened after May 28, 2020 are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PC516.  Discard previous versions of NTB17-018.

EXPIRATION NOTIF — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Expiration Notification – 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:  Service Comm will deactivate PC516 on any unremedied VINs on May 29, 2020.  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.

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