2009 Nissan Altima Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 146about this part
- Share
- 9%of 1,547 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 146 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Nissan Altima, 9% of the 1,547 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car was parked on the street when I tried to start it and nothing, the engine does not turn over. The fob is recognized and the lights work. Tried jumping but nothing. The steering wheel was not locked intially but since being towed, the wheel is now locked. Brake is hard to push when attempting push start---ignition switch does nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #10939035, filed 2017-01, 129,000 miles“I was parked at the hairdressers I came out my car would not start. It is the steering module which Nissan knows is a faulty part but doesn't want to do a recal for. They extended the warrenty instead of doing a recall I am 7 months past the extended warranty so am paying $1000.00 for a part that Nissan knows is their issue”
NHTSA complaint #10889099, filed 2016-07, 88,213 miles“Steering column lock system I was stranded in freezing temperatures with my 3year old when the steering lock system failed and my car would not start. I had stopped to drop off my 6 year old at school and when I returned to my car it wouldn't start. I had no warning or indication that there was a problem. Not was I aware of the frequency of this happening to other Nissan vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10928887, filed 2016-11, 85,000 miles“The car won't start, even if I put the key fob in the key hole near the steering wheel. I took had a locksmith try to reprogram, but he said that wasn't the issue. I called the dealership, and they said they're were any recalls on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11327837, filed 2020-06, 160,000 miles“Car will not start and key lock is on as well as the red light with the car flashing inside of the car. I looked the problem up and it stated something about it being a steering mechanism. I was parked in a restaurant got out to get my food and came back to the car and car wouldn't start.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 8 | 20% |
| 2023 | 6 | 20% |
| 2022 | 9 | 29% |
| 2021 | 12 | 17% |
| 2020 | 36 | 20% |
| 2019 | 49 | 21% |
| 2018 | 60 | 27% |
| 2017 | 62 | 16% |
| 2016 | 81 | 15% |
| 2015 | 94 | 10% |
| 2014 | 84 | 8% |
| 2013 | 241 | 10% |
| 2012 | 58 | 14% |
| 2011 | 42 | 17% |
| 2010 | 72 | 19% |
| 2009 | 146 | 9% |
| 2008 | 201 | 20% |
| 2007 | 38 | 8% |
| 2006 | 64 | 8% |
| 2005 | 60 | 6% |
| 2004 | 10 | 4% |
| 2003 | 25 | 3% |
| 2002 | 24 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 10 | 9% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Nissan Altima
859 complaintsElectrical system
466 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 complaintsWheels
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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