2009 Nissan Altima Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 90about this part
- Share
- 6%of 1,547 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 90 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Nissan Altima, 6% of the 1,547 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The dashboard is sticky which sometimes causes a glare on the windshield when driving the vehicle. My son 18 and the primary driver of the vehicle has stated that sometimes on sunny days there is a glare on the windshield caused by the sticky dashboard. My concern is for his safety and the safety of others driving and this causing an accidents”
NHTSA complaint #10894400, filed 2016-08, 20,000 miles“The hood suddenly flew up, hitting the windshield. Fortunately the windshield did not break, but there is damage on both sides of the car where the hood bent the body. A couple of months ago I had multiple incidents of the initial hood latch coming loose, so I noted the car sitting in the parking area with the hood only on the 1st latch.”
NHTSA complaint #10694047, filed 2015-03, 112,000 miles“After owning this car less than 2 years I have noticed my dashboard melting and causing a terrible glare on the windshield in late morning and early afternoon. This has LED to me almost hitting a few people and other vehicles due to lack of visibility. This is a severe safety concerned not only as a driver but for pedestrians and other drivers on the road as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10682856, filed 2015-02, 68,000 miles“Hello, I am an owner of an 09' Nissan Altima 2.5s. Within the last year my dashboard has begun to melt creating a mirror like glare which reflects off of my windshield and obstructs my view of the road. This presents a safety issue as I have a tough time seeing the vehicles brake lights in front of me. Please recall this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10679474, filed 2015-01, 60,000 miles“My dashboard has been melting for over a year now and progressing at a rapid rate. Not only is it sticky, but it is so wide spread now that it will cause a glare in the sun while driving on any road on the windshield that poses an immense safety risk. This is an issue that requires a recall as soon as possible. I contacted Nissan multiple times and they have refused to repair it.”
NHTSA complaint #10816332, filed 2015-12, 80,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V006000Jan 9, 2009Nissan is recalling 225 my 2009 altima vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214, "side impact…Covers: Nissan Altima 2009
Related service bulletins
- 11031705Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label”…
- 11031704Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label”…
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192127Feb 15, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION If a CD/DVD Player incident is noted, a possible cause may be improper CD/DVD disc care, condition, or usage. This bulletin provides updated CD/DVD Player…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 5 | 12% |
| 2022 | 2 | 6% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 18 | 5% |
| 2016 | 29 | 5% |
| 2015 | 63 | 7% |
| 2014 | 52 | 5% |
| 2013 | 134 | 6% |
| 2012 | 33 | 8% |
| 2011 | 27 | 11% |
| 2010 | 30 | 8% |
| 2009 | 90 | 6% |
| 2008 | 312 | 30% |
| 2007 | 27 | 6% |
| 2006 | 221 | 27% |
| 2005 | 351 | 32% |
| 2004 | 42 | 15% |
| 2003 | 126 | 14% |
| 2002 | 128 | 12% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 8 | 7% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2009 Nissan Altima
859 complaintsElectrical system
466 complaintsOther or unknown
146 complaintsEngine
107 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
95 complaintsAir bags
91 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 28, 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