2009 NISSAN ALTIMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2,150
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
26
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA
The 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA has received a total of 2,150 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM), SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. 26 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (855 complaints), Electrical System (461 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (146 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA, potentially affecting up to 37,974 vehicles.
Recall 10V401000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
| 7,948 vehicles affected
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT...
View full details →Recall 09V358000 — SUSPENSION
| 26,398 vehicles affected
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS. THE UPPER FRONT STRUT INSULATORS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT INSULATOR TO CRACK.
Consequence: IF THE STRUT INSULATOR IS CRACKED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT ROD TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION, WHICH COULD AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FRONT STRUT INSULATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261).
View full details →Recall 09V006000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 225 vehicles affected
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING 225 MY 2009 ALTIMA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION WELD ON THE DOOR ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN BROUGHT BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIPS AND REMEDIED AT THE FACTORY. NO VEHICLES HAD BEEN RETAILED.
View full details →Recall 08V464000 — WHEELS
| 3,403 vehicles affected
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING 3,403 MY 2009 ALTIMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH ALLOY WHEELS. SOME THESE WHEELS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD CAUSE ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE LUG NUTS ATTACHING THE WHEEL TO THE VEHICLE TO BECOME LOOSE.
Consequence: IF THE LUG NUTS BECOME LOOSE, IT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF IT IS EQUIPPED WITH ONE OF THE AFFECTED WHEELS. IF IT IS, THE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW ONES THAT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA
2,150 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. While attempting to start the vehicle, the steering wheel was locked, preventing the remote start feature from functioning as designed. The vehicle was towed to the residence and was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
1) What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The cylinders are constantly misfiring. 2 )How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Yes. 3) Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. 4) Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes, by a private auto service center. 5) Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No. 6) Problem description: The service technician from the repair shop tried replacing the plug, coil, injector but it still misfires. Later the technician reported that this is a problem listed as recall (Recall Reference number : NTB13-056a, Campaign ID: PC131) for 2007-2008 Nissan Altima, but the same problem exists in 2009 Nissan Altima and is not listed as recall. Links for references are given below. The technician is sure that it is the same problem and NISSAN should fix it by recalling instead of asking the Owners to pay for this known recall issue. Repairing this issue by owners, would cost them several thousand dollars and is definitely not worth for a 2009 car. So I request the authorities to enforce this known issue as a recall to 2009 NISSAN ATLIMA as well as it has been done for 2007 and 2008 NISSAN ALTIMAs. Thanks and Regards. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
After the steering Lock anti theft activated, steering lock ESCL module does not allow to turn on the ignition even keys are inserted.
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 then 15 miles an hour and the driver side airbag from the steering wheel deployed . No other air bags deployed and there was no type of collision or contact with a vehicular.
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 contact depressed the brake pedal and ignition button, and the vehicle failed to start. The contact was unable to depress the brake pedal to start the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering lock mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Safety Rating for the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 26 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB10-041B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 ALTIMA SEDAN WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM Service Campaign ID # PC044 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PC044. ï· Discard all previous versions of NTB10-041.
NTB10-041B — VISIBILITY
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 ALTIMA SEDAN WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM Service Campaign ID # PC044 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PC044. ï· Discard all previous versions of NTB10-041.
PC023 2009 Altim — WHEELS
Expiration Notification - Alloy Wheels Campaign Summary: In 2009, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2009 Model Year Nissan Altima 2.5 Sedan (L32) vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, replace the alloy wheels. It was determined that some of the subject vehicles equipped with 16 inch alloy wheels,...
NTB09-119a — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 ALTIMA 2.5 SEDAN WITH 16 INCH ALLOY WHEELS Service Campaign ID # PC023 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PC023. ï· Discard all previous versions of NTB09-119.
NTB09-119a — EQUIPMENT
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 ALTIMA 2.5 SEDAN WITH 16 INCH ALLOY WHEELS Service Campaign ID # PC023 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PC023. ï· Discard all previous versions of NTB09-119.
EXPIRATION NOTIF — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) Voluntary Service Campaign UPDATE March 6, 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 may...
NTB17-018 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 ? 2010 MAXIMA AND ALTIMA ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the Electronic Steering Column Lock (Steering Lock Unit) on certain specific 2009 ? 2010 model year Maxima and Altima vehicles. This issue does not affect steering or...
NTB13-079e — ENGINE
2007-2010 ALTIMA; REDUCED PERFORMANCE DUE TO CVT FLUID TEMPERATURE PROTECTION LOGIC This bulletin has been amended to remove 2011 and 2012 model years. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15060 — WHEELS
SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor transmitters (TPMS sensors) can be damaged when improperly dismounting and mounting tires. - TPMS sensors becoming damaged during mounting or dismounting tires are not...
NTB12120A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
SERVICE INFORMATION When an exhaust manifold and three way catalyst assembly is removed from an applied vehicle for any reason: 1. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold stay and its related parts. 2. The upper and lower exhaust manifold covers (heat shields) may need to be replaced. - Refer to...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN ALTIMA
- 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA — 334 complaints
- 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,360 complaints
- 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,043 complaints
- 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA — 595 complaints
- 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,375 complaints
- 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA (current)
- 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA — 539 complaints
- 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA — 316 complaints
- 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA — 575 complaints
- 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA — 2,969 complaints
- 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,377 complaints
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- NISSAN SENTRA — 8,129 total complaints
- NISSAN MURANO — 7,410 total complaints
- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN FRONTIER — 4,425 total complaints
- NISSAN TITAN — 4,412 total complaints