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2009 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 165 repairs.
2009 Nissan Altima suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 74000 mi US $1100 |
Rear shocks leaking. |
| 92200 mi | Couldn't perform alignment due to frozen tie-rod ends. Replaced all tie-rod ends under extended factory warranty. |
| 94000 mi US $1149 |
rack failed, replaced w/rebuilt unit. |
| 94000 mi US $70 |
Wheel Alignment. Failed repair - steering wheel still not aligned, but wheels are. |
| 97000 mi US $200 |
Burned out wheel bearing |
| 51460 mi $25 |
I tried to put safety nuts, but I did not notice I was using the wrong size nuts. While trying to put the nut I damaged the bolt. Had to buy the bolt at the dealer and have it replaced by a mechanic. |
| 39000 mi US $700 |
2 front springs. Alignment. Lof |
2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 90000 mi | Under warranty, common problem of car not starting because the electric steering column lock died. |
2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 94000 mi US $300 |
wheel bearing replacement |
| 147000 mi US $1000 |
After 145,000 miles 2 Front struts, 2 rear shocks replaced. Upon inspection, all four were found to be in various stages of leaking. |
| 52000 mi | Noise when driving, worst at 60 mph. Both front wheel bearings were replaced under drivetrain warranty. |
| 184000 mi US $150 |
REplaced front struts from Rockauto ULTRA-POWER 172393/172392 Strut / Coil Spring / Mount Assembly @ $ 66.99/each |
| 187000 mi US $55 |
Replaced heavily rusted tie rod ends after Van Bortel said they were afraid they would break them while doing an alignment. Sourced from RockAuto @ $22.79/each |
| 190000 mi US $50 |
Replaced rear shocks with Advance Auto - Monroe Gas-Matic 55637 @ $27.99/each |
| 204200 mi US $20 |
rear Wheel hubs replaced in 2018 were already grinding and humming. Got warranty replacements from Detroit Axel for $20 Shipping |
| 79000 mi US $650 |
front strut leakin, $500 |
| 85000 mi US $359 |
Front wheel bearing failure |
| 100000 mi US $350 |
Replace the other front wheel bearing |
| 55000 mi US $350 |
Lower control arm was replaced |
2009 Nissan Altima 4-door
4-cylinder CVT 2WD
| 50000 mi US $960 |
steering actuator died. The part was on back order since this is a prevalent problem with this model. The part took 7 days to arrive and I paid $50 to get top priority. Once the part was received, the car was fixed that day. |
| 93000 mi US $1300 |
Steering column needed to be replaced again. Since this car had stranded me once again, I bought a new car. My broker bought the car from me and paid for the repairs. |
2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 61000 mi US $320 |
Right Rear shock was discovered to be leaking a few weeks ago, took it in after a few weeks of notice to finally get BOTH rear shocks replaced as a pair per service adviser's recommendation. |
2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 91000 mi US $1200 |
Rear and front wheel bearings had gone bad. |
| 115000 mi US $800 |
Wheel bearings worn again, a different mechanic replaced them and correctly repaired the sensors as well. |
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