2009 Nissan Altima Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,547 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2009 Nissan Altima, 0% of the 1,547 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,250 miles.
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.
“In the september of 2014, the power door locks stopped working (would not open/close with the use of either the remote or the button on the driver door). At first it was the front and rear passenger doors, but then over the next 1-2 weeks both driver side door locks stopped working as well. The vehicle was not in any accident nor exposed to excessive water/fire/etc around this time. When I had it evaluated at the Nissan dealership, I was told the door actuators had broken, but given no explanation as to how/why this would happen for all 4 doors at the same time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10712811, filed 2015-04, 41,500 miles“Rear left and right doors, and right front door has failed door lock actuators. The doors will not open and close automatically. Electricity goes through the doors, but the actuators are dysfunctional. The vehicle only had 41,000 miles on date of purchase, but I am not sure if previous owner left doors open or windows wind down, and it caused water damage. The inspection given by the dealership is actually deceptive as well, because this car should have failed inspection. …”
NHTSA complaint #10576235, filed 2014-04Related service bulletins
- 10051767Apr 3, 2013Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
- 10043735Feb 3, 2012Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 5% |
| 2017 | 14 | 4% |
| 2016 | 22 | 4% |
| 2015 | 44 | 5% |
| 2014 | 31 | 3% |
| 2013 | 60 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 0% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 0% |
| 2002 | 5 | 0% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 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.
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