2009 Nissan Altima Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,547 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,870miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 Nissan Altima, 1% of the 1,547 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,870 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Went to start vehicle and it did not start. Had to have it towed to dealership for $90. Was told it was not covered under warrenty and my car was out of warranty by 2 months. Advised to call consumer affairs. Waited 13 days with repeated phone calls just to be told they will not warranty the repair with no written explanation. Repair cost $757 and is only warranteed for 12,000 miles. Was told repair would take 3 days but they had my car for 21 days because the part was on back order. By the way, my car was also in for 2 recall issues: head gasket and master brake cylindar. Pretty big issues! …”
NHTSA complaint #10495262, filed 2013-01, 60,340 miles“Purchased new 2009 Nissan Altima on july 31st 2009, car died on august 13th 2009. Dealer stated fusible link failure, to date (aug 19 09) no response from dealer per status on the vehicle. Is there a problem associated with this as it relates to this vehicle ??. Please let me know. Updated 08/27/09 the consumer received a call and was told the vehicle had a cracked engine from the manufacturing. Updated 08/31/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10281107, filed 2009-08, 370 miles“Mildew in air condition. Terrible smell coming from vents. Burns your eyes and gives terrible migraines. Changed 3 cabin air filters and used multiple cans of mildew removal. Please help. Any recommendations?”
NHTSA complaint #10525715, filed 2013-07, 79,400 miles“Car had been making loud gritty noise. Took car into fontana Nissan for diagnosis. Was told it was a cracked and leaking exhaust manifold. It was at no cost to us due to warranty and they replaced it. This was in august 2012. Noticed the same noise again in november 2012 and decided to take it in to fontana Nissan. The mechanic told me that they have to repair the exhaust manifold due to cracking and leaking. I advised it was recently replaced and they just said it needed to be replaced again. In may 2012 the car started making noise again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10525787, filed 2013-07“This is extremely urgent and important! I have a 2009 Nissan Altima. The other evening, I parked inside the lower level garage of my condominium. It is quite noisy. I have the keyless feature. I parked, pulled the starter instrument from its holder, got out of my car, hit lock on my instrument. And went to my unit. The engine was still running, and ran all night until the next day. There should be some safety feature, a warning device, or automatic shutoff upon exiting the car. There is nothing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10299719, filed 2010-01Related service bulletins
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- 10192591Jun 24, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION After ECM reprogramming, the Calibration Verification Number (CVN) needs to be automatically calculated prior to State emissions testing (also known as…
- 10192437Sep 5, 2014SERVICE 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…
- 10056378Sep 5, 2014Nissan: information provided regarding removal of three way catalyst and exhaust manifold service and replacement, if needed, of upper/lower (heat shield) exhaust manifold…
- 10192293Jan 13, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement Engine Control Modules (ECMs) for many newer Nissan vehicles are now "Blank" ECMs. Blank ECMs come without software and must be programmed (not…
- 10047182Oct 11, 2012Nissan: see document search button for owner letter. Engine control module (ecm) needs inspection, reprogrammed and/or possible replaced exhaust manifold and front exhaust tube…
- 10038662Sep 12, 2011Nissan: there is a surge when driving when all of the following are present: slow acceleration, between 10-45mph, with engine clutch engaged, and the rpms between 1200-2000…
- 10041392Sep 6, 2011Nissan: oil is leaking from the upper end of the engine oil cooler.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 | 8 | 0% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 | 44 | 9% |
| 2006 | 189 | 23% |
| 2005 | 259 | 24% |
| 2004 | 109 | 39% |
| 2003 | 450 | 51% |
| 2002 | 594 | 57% |
| 2001 | 59 | 37% |
| 2000 | 49 | 31% |
| 1999 | 8 | 9% |
| 1998 | 14 | 11% |
| 1997 | 7 | 6% |
| 1996 | 8 | 9% |
| 1995 | 28 | 16% |
| 1994 | 11 | 10% |
| 1993 | 16 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2009 Nissan Altima
859 complaintsElectrical system
466 complaintsOther or unknown
146 complaintsEngine
107 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
95 complaintsAir bags
91 complaintsBody and structure
90 complaintsVehicle speed control
49 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
48 complaintsBrakes
47 complaintsSuspension
33 complaintsElectronic stability control
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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