2009 Nissan Altima Problems and Repair Histories
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2009 Nissan Altimas for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2009 Nissan Altima problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Nissan Altima Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2009 | Nissan Altima | 45 Altimas, 8.8 months of data per Altima, average 47000 miles24 |
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2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Windows rolled down without prompting in the rain. |
| Nov | 2012 | 34000 | 0 | Brake warning light would stay on after releasing parking brake. Dealer said this was a known issue and after diagnosing determined they needed to replace the master cylinder, which was covered under warranty. |
| Nissan Altima in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 27000 | 0 | Driver Side Seat moving. Had to replace seat rails. |
2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 45000 | 0 | noticed brake fluid level low via brake light, dealer admitted common problem of master cyl leaking into brake booster, repaired under extended warranty, said was not covered by mfg/tsb/recall/etc. |
| Jan | 2013 | 71300 | 0 | Electronic Steering Lock box went bad; replaced under extended warranty otherwise would not have been. Part has been revised and supposedly fixed. Car had to be towed to dealer a second time due to not reprogramming keys properly. |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Altima in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 31500 | 0 | Exhaust finisher (piece that attached to muffler) on passenger side fell off. Does not effect performance or reliability, purely a cosmetic piece. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | Flashing Brake and Battery warning lights. Tech determined loose alternator connection. |
| Feb | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | Cracked boot on drive shaft. Had to replace drive shaft - covered under Extended Gold Plus warranty. |
| Aug | 2012 | 63500 | 128 | Battery would no longer hold charge, replaced with Duralast from Autozone. |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Altima in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | 0 | Steering lock failure. "key" icon lit on dash, push button start does nothing. Steering lock replaced 14000 miles ago (1 year) for $780. Researched on forums and found work around. VERY common nissan problem. Should be recall. |
| Nissan Altima in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 29000 | 350 | Seems to have at noise when accelerating CVT. |
| Nissan Altima in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 76000 | 0 | Exhaust system catalytic converter |
| Sep | 2012 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Altima in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 82000 | 875 | The steering column lock malfunction causing the lock not to release for the transmitter to start the car |
| Nissan Altima in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 31000 | 0 | TSB/recall on the brake master cylinder leaking for 2007+ Altimas. Brake warning light was present during acceleration. Master cylinder replaced free of charge. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Altima in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 31000 | 2 | Creaking noise from rear parcel shelf area. Found excess adhesive from rear window rubbing against shelf. Purchased friction tape and applied it to areas making contact. Broke several of the clips holding parcel shelf & had to order replacements. |
| Dec | 2011 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Altima in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 28000 | 135 | Battery replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Altima in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | switch to detect if tail lights are on did not work all the time so the car would not start. The switch was replaced. |
| Oct | 2010 | 11300 | 0 | radio and time light would not come on. |
| Mar | 2012 | 22000 | 0 | starter cable harness replacement |
| Jun | 2012 | 22000 | 325 | leaking radiator hose |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Altima in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | check engine light caused by lose gas cap that didn't reset after correcting situation |
| Dec | 2012 | 83000 | 100 | Electronic steering wheel lock |
| Nissan Altima in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 33300 | 122 | Seat sensor, iKey sensor, other electrical harness leading to electronic sensor |
| Jun | 2011 | 37000 | 0 | Passenger seat sensor |
| Oct | 2011 | 39000 | 301 | Brake pads, calipers; wheel alignment - off-center because of 'sticky'left front brake - first I've ever encountered this problem. TPMS sensor engaged - reengaged after computer reset, tire psi all normal |
| Sep | 2012 | 49000 | 6200 | Rear end collison; rear quarter about 3/4ths crumpled to rear window, on upper side, and half as much lower. |
| Dec | 2012 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Altima in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Condensation in tail lamps |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | No Key light on dash. Vehicle not recognizing the smart key. Dealer reset codes B2190 and B2191. The service advisor suggested not putting the smart key into the port on the dash. It could be a bad contact in the dash port? |
| Mar | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | No key displayed on dash when smart key is inserted in port |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Altima in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | Clutch was slipping when hot due to hydraulic system problem (either master cylinder, or improper bleeding at factory). First replaced the clutch itself, but that didn't solve the problem. Fixed by replacing the master cylinder. | |
| Nissan Altima in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | Replaced battery. Wasn't holding a charge. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 32240 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | Failure of TPMS sensor in right front tire |
| Mar | 2013 | 59000 | 100 | Replace right rear TPMS to eliminate low tire warning light which would not reset |
| Nissan Altima in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | Water pump on hybrid system failed on highway. Three days in shop. Warranty. No charge but no loaner car either. |
| Dec | 2012 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Altima in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Emissions sensor. |
| Oct | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | Exhaust valve problem checked through nissan's diagnostic code. First time of occurrence was at 3k. They ordered the parts and replaced but cannot figure out why it broke again. |
| Dec | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | Some issue with the exhaust system again, gas cap was the description this time. |
| Jun | 2011 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | Shifter bezel warped, part ordered. Squeek in driver's door panel, will be repaired on next visit when shifter bezel part arrives. |
| Oct | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Shifter surround bezel warped. Creaky driver's door interior trim panel. Noisy brake pedal - sounds like a goose. |
| May | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | Check engine light, rough running, hybrid system not running as normal. Cylinder head, exhaust manifold, catalytic converter and parts in between all replaced under warranty per TSB. |
| Dec | 2012 | 52000 | 0 | Noise when driving, worst at 60 mph. Both front wheel bearings were replaced under drivetrain warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Altima in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 2000 | 800 | Hit a curb, needed to replace rim and tire. |
| Sep | 2011 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Nissan Altima 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Nissan Altima in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 58000 | 2500 | Steering Lock |
2009 Nissan Altima 4-door
4-cylinder CVT 2WD
| Nissan Altima in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 50000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | Automatic Window actuator needed to be replaced as it made a rattle sound most the time. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | Brakes squealed when cold, repeatable/reproducable after brakes cool off from long highway drive/start up after sitting for a long duration. |
| Jul | 2011 | 61000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 98000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Altima in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | First odometer entry | ||
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | TPMS failure - sensor replaced; A/C system failure - sensors, motor, compressor (?) replaced | |
| Dec | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Temp sensor, condenser, heating motor failure. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Service Engine Soon light,(just happened again today) dealer just cleared fault and gave it back to me the first time, according to internet research, it is the Emission Control sensor, off to bad start here with this service dept. |
| Jan | 2011 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Altima in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 24000 | 32 | Wiper washers stop working ended up being a twisted hose |
| Jul | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | front brake problem |
| Nov | 2011 | 53000 | 0 | Tranny overheating, replaced with factory reconditioned cvt tranny |
| Dec | 2011 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Altima in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 21000 | 0 | Two buttons on stereo quick working. Stereo ordered and swapped out. |
| Oct | 2011 | 28000 | 0 | Gas cap latch was a little loose, another one was ordered. Also a lost weatherstip was ordered again for the driver's door. |
| Mar | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Altima in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 66700 | 20 | Brake light switch stopped working intermittently. Car will not start if switch doesn't work. Replaced with new switch. |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Altima in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 52080 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 55180 | 0 | Bearing in CVT was making constant noise when accelerating. Dealer replaced bearing and new cvt fluid was put in. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Altima in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | Interior rattles |
| Oct | 2009 | 8000 | 121 | Door panel rattles. |
| Feb | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | Driver seat foam misaligned. |
| Jun | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | Squeaky window regulator |
| Sep | 2011 | 28000 | 40 | Lugging when car shifted into lockup and slight surging on moderate accel between 20-35 mph. Same as problem 1: Lugging when car shifted into lockup and slight surging on light/moderate accel between 20-35 mph.Motor mounts replaced with updated version and software updated. 75% improvement in symptoms. |
| Nov | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Weld or seam sealer cracking where window frame meets door inside. Need to reschedule with body shop. |
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