2009 Nissan Altima Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,547 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 2009 Nissan Altima, 0% of the 1,547 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I have a 2009 Nissan Altima with just over 13000 miles on it. Last week as I was driving to work at about 65 MPH I heard what sounded like a shotgun blast over my head. The sunroof glass had shattered (more like exploded) leaving about a 2 foot circular hole in the glass. At first I thought something must have hit me but when I pulled over I could obviously see that the glass was mushroomed out as if it had exploded from the inside out, not pushed in. …”
NHTSA complaint #10379898, filed 2011-02, 13,000 miles“My car it would not start. There was absolutely no activation of the ignition system. After following all trouble shooting advice in the car's manual, I towed the car to dealer where they stated an open circuit in steering control unit is not telling the control unit that the steering wheel is unlocked and ready to start. The steering lock control unit (part# 487009n00b) needed to be replaced. This is all part of the vehicle anti-theft immobilizer system. The cost to replace this unit was $1,062.90. I feel this is a serious safety flaw in the 2009 Nissan Altima. 1. …”
NHTSA complaint #10482796, filed 2012-10, 51,000 miles“I recently (12/30/08) bought a 09 Nissan Altima 2.5sl with connection package and within the first week of driving the car I came across an issue with the stereo. I turned on the car as I have for the past week by pressing the start button, but this time the stereo sound wasn't coming through the speakers. I cycled through the stereo modes (am/fm/xm/cd) and adjusted the volume up and all I heard was a consistent buzz coming through the speakers. I then turned off the car and restarted the vehicle where the stereo worked perfectly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10255329, filed 2009-01, 720 miles“Traveling on the highway at about 70 MPH, the air bag indicator went off signaling that there was no air bag. The next day, it went off signaling or indicating that there was no air bag, but only on the passenger side.”
NHTSA complaint #10716858, filed 2015-05, 93,000 miles“My dashboard is melting because of the sun. I contacted the Nissan dealership and they said they can't help me because my warranty expired. It is very difficult to see out my windshield because of the shiny glare from the dashboard melting. This makes driving extremely hazardous.”
NHTSA complaint #10622627, filed 2014-08Related recalls
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 0% |
| 2013 | 9 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 7 | 0% |
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 12 | 1% |
| 2002 | 21 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology