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2009 Nissan Altima Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Nissan Altima has 7 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Nissan Altima

Steering
858
Electrical
208
Other
89
Airbags
83
Powertrain
81
Structure
72
Engine
40
Speed Control
31
Suspension
24
Visibility
18
Brakes
18
Tires
10
Lights
7
Wheels
4

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 15, 2017EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPERI WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON REGULAR ROADS ABOUT TO GET ON A HIGHWAY WITHOUT ANY ISSUE WITH ALL FUNCTIONS...
Aug 22, 2013EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTI...
Jul 17, 2013EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINEWHILE DRIVING DOWN ROUTE 1 IN NORWOOD, MA. MY DASHBOARD PANEL WENT DARK AND MY ENGINE SHUT OFF. I W...
Sep 8, 2012EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMY BRAKE SWITCH AND HARNESS SHORTED OUT. I DID NOT KNOW IT HAPPENED UNTIL AFTER I STOPPED FOR GAS. I...
Sep 1, 2011EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER1. THE DASHBOARD TOTALLY MELTED CREATING A BLINDING GLARE WHILE DRIVING. IT IS COMPLETELY STICKY TO ...
Sep 1, 2011EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER1. DASHBOARD TOTALLY MELTED CREATING A BLINDING GLARE WHILE DRIVING. IT IS COMPLETELY STICKY TO TH...
Jun 11, 2009EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WERE DIFFICULT T...

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