Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2009 Nissan altima has 4 recalls, 1547 complaints.
4
Recalls
1547
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
08V464000
WHEELS
NISSAN IS RECALLING 3,403 MY 2009 ALTIMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH ALLOY WHEELS. SOME THESE WHEELS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICAT...
09V006000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NISSAN IS RECALLING 225 MY 2009 ALTIMA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 214, "SIDE I...
10V401000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS U...
09V358000
SUSPENSION
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS. THE UPPER FRONT STRUT INSULATORS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OU...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2009 Nissan Altima 2-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. While attempting to start the vehicle, the steering wheel was... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | ENGINE | 1) What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request... |
| Jan 10, 2025 | STEERING | After the steering Lock anti theft activated, steering lock ESCL module does not allow to turn on th... |
| Dec 20, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Was stopped at a red light - when light turned green car in front of me proceeded to go but stopped ... |
| Dec 9, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle usin... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Oct 29, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Unknown |
| Sep 1, 2024 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, there... |
| Jul 5, 2024 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | I purchased this car and the dashboard is melting and sticky. It’s affecting visibility to the point... |
| May 30, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The component that failed was the steering lock control, and yes it's available upon request with a... |
| Apr 15, 2024 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There is Transmission problems with the 2009 Nissan. The car shakes/ Vibrates when idle, when sittin... |
| Nov 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2009 Nisan Altima. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle,... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | STEERING | Parked car at a coffee shop, turned off engine, exited and locked doors. Upon coming back to vehicle... |
| Oct 17, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | There's an obvious issue with the steering lock system in 2009 Altimas that Nissan fails to address ... |
| Oct 12, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owned a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, ... |
| Oct 9, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | UNKNOWN... I JUST GOT THIS CAR I HAVEN'T EVEN HAD IT PUT IN MY NAME YET BUT WHEN I DRIVE IT THERE'S ... |
| Jun 27, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. Addition... |
| Jun 9, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Purchased the vehicle from Quality Auto sales llc.had tge vehicle less than 48 hours in traffic stop... |
| May 26, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Column steering sensor is out and car will not start. Nissan was covering this repair due to a known... |
| May 18, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |