Safety Score
58
Average
Recalls
3
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (3)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-09-16 | 09V358000 |
SUSPENSION | 26,398 | — | Details |
| 2009-01-09 | 09V006000 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 225 | — | Details |
| 2008-09-15 | 08V464000 |
WHEELS | 3,403 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-03 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. While attempting to start the vehicle, the steering wheel was locked, preventing… |
| 2025-06-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 1) What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The cylinders ar… |
| 2025-01-10 | STEERING | No | 0 | After the steering Lock anti theft activated, steering lock ESCL module does not allow to turn on the ignition even key… |
| 2024-12-20 | AIR BAGS | No | 1 | Was stopped at a red light - when light turned green car in front of me proceeded to go but stopped . I pressed on the … |
| 2024-12-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle using the key fob, the … |
| 2024-11-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warni… |
| 2024-10-29 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Unknown |
| 2024-09-01 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal cl… |
| 2024-07-05 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Yes | 0 | I purchased this car and the dashboard is melting and sticky. It’s affecting visibility to the point where I found myse… |
| 2024-05-30 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The component that failed was the steering lock control, and yes it's available upon request with a tow. I was strande… |
| 2024-04-15 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | There is Transmission problems with the 2009 Nissan. The car shakes/ Vibrates when idle, when sitting to long at a ligh… |
| 2023-11-22 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Nisan Altima. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed… |
| 2023-11-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | Parked car at a coffee shop, turned off engine, exited and locked doors. Upon coming back to vehicle, the vehicle would… |
| 2023-10-17 | STEERING | No | 0 | There's an obvious issue with the steering lock system in 2009 Altimas that Nissan fails to address with a recall. Th… |
| 2023-10-12 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | The contact owned a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, an unknown Chevrole… |
| 2023-10-09 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | UNKNOWN... I JUST GOT THIS CAR I HAVEN'T EVEN HAD IT PUT IN MY NAME YET BUT WHEN I DRIVE IT THERE'S A REALLY BAD GLARE … |
| 2023-06-27 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, the steering … |
| 2023-06-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Purchased the vehicle from Quality Auto sales llc.had tge vehicle less than 48 hours in traffic stopped. Had it towed t… |
| 2023-05-26 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Column steering sensor is out and car will not start. Nissan was covering this repair due to a known defect yet never r… |
| 2023-05-18 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warni… |
| 2023-03-13 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I went to Autoworx on February 9, 2023 to purchase a 2009 Nissan Altima. The vehicle was very nice, looked good, no war… |
| 2023-03-10 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The passenger seat airbag light is blinking on the dashboard as well as the passenger airbag on/off light is on meaning… |
| 2023-01-23 | STEERING | No | 0 | Car was working perfectly. Drove to school, nothing acting weird. Went to leave school and would not start. This is a p… |
| 2022-12-15 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Check engine light came on with sudden decrease in power. Code is P0840. Car is an 09, but has only 96k miles. |
| 2022-12-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering column locks, causing key Fob to not be recognized. Hence, car will not start. This s/b recalled for a fix. |
| 2022-11-17 | STEERING | No | 0 | My daughter drove the car to a gas station, pumped gas, came back out and the car wouldnt start. She was left stranded … |
| 2022-11-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ENGINE FAILURE. |
| 2022-11-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I was on the freeway on my way to LA then out of nowhere my car started to slow down then the check engine light came o… |
| 2022-11-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The air bag light went on. Had all previous codes cleared by mechanic. a week later, light is now blinking. In the pa… |
| 2022-09-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The steering column lock actuator went out & left me stranded at night away from my home. I got in the car & it wouldn'… |
| 2022-08-17 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the brake pedal was rigi… |
| 2022-06-28 | STEERING | No | 0 | The vehicle was working just fine when I went to the grocery store and came out. I unlocked the car using the key fob, … |
| 2022-05-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | My vehicle suddenly failed to start due to a defective ESCL, which locked the steering column. The vehicle needed to be… |
| 2022-03-07 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The vehicle steering got locked and would not want to start again, this could of happen anywhere and spend more money t… |
| 2022-02-15 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The CVT transmission CONTINUES to "FAIL"; the transmission goes into "fail-safe mode" when the driving long distances. … |
| 2022-02-01 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while at a stoplight, her vehicle would intermittently s… |
| 2022-01-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that upon pressing the start button to start the vehicle, the… |
| 2022-01-21 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | So while I am driving with a passenger my sign on my dashboard shows that there is no airbag for my passenger |
| 2022-01-11 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while his son was attempting to start the vehicle, the v… |
| 2022-01-03 | STEERING | No | 0 | My vehicle is inoperable due to electronic steering column box. This locking mechanism is not engaging and has caused … |
| 2022-01-03 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I am having an issue where my car door (driver side) will either not unlock or not stay shut. I have been stuck in my c… |
| 2021-12-29 | STEERING | No | 0 | 2009 Nissan Altima It's relating to the Steering Assembly lock that was defective. I have this vehicle and this issu… |
| 2021-12-23 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and attempting to start the v… |
| 2021-12-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact's sister owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while her sister was driving at an undisclosed … |
| 2021-11-30 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | In 2009 Nissan built S models with an SL package. These models came with a push button start in lieu of a key start. T… |
| 2021-11-27 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering column is locked not allowing the car to turn on. |
| 2021-11-22 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle would not start up.… |
| 2021-11-18 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and attempting to start the v… |
| 2021-10-15 | STEERING | No | 0 | Drove car to to store came back 20 minutes later car would not start. Red key appear on dash - Had to have car towed. … |
| 2021-10-15 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | My airbag light suddenly started blinking on my dashboard. For several years I have had problems with the orange cente… |