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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 165 repairs.
2009 Nissan Altima body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (72%)
Chart based on 18 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
| 33260 mi $350 |
Water gets into the car. Dealer said could not find the source. |
| 34400 mi | After surfing the web about the water-soaking problem, I found that it could be caused by obstructions on moonroof drains. Took a wire and cleaned the drains. Problem resolved. Impressing that dealer could not do anything. |
| 51460 mi $25 |
Rains came along, and water began to leak through the moonroof. I tried the cleaning of the water drains, as it had worked before. It worked better, but water keeps leaking. |
| 79360 mi $2500 |
The dashboard melted. It´s releasing an oily substance. Dealer quoted $2,500 USD to fix it. I sold the car. Water leaks every time it rains. Dealer could not find the source of the problem. |
| 49200 mi | Condensation in tail lamps |
| 31000 mi US $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. |
| 31200 mi | Exhaust finisher (piece that attached to muffler) on passenger side fell off. Does not effect performance or reliability, purely a cosmetic piece. |
| 49000 mi US $6200 |
Rear end collison; rear quarter about 3/4ths crumpled to rear window, on upper side, and half as much lower. |
2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 4000 mi | Shifter bezel warped, part ordered. Squeek in driver's door panel, will be repaired on next visit when shifter bezel part arrives. |
| 5000 mi | Shifter surround bezel warped. Creaky driver's door interior trim panel. |
| 136300 mi | Peeling clear coat. Nissan disavows any culpability. Never buy a Nissan again. Cheap paint, cheap clear coat, cheap company. |
2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 11000 mi | Automatic Window actuator needed to be replaced as it made a rattle sound most the time. |
2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 28000 mi | Also a lost weatherstip was ordered again for the driver's door. |
| 71000 mi US $250 |
Dashboard replaced due to peeling/material breakdown (paid $250 as part of Nissan class action settlement). |
| 4000 mi | Interior rattles |
| 8000 mi US $121 |
Door panel rattles. |
| 12000 mi | Driver seat foam misaligned. |
| 15000 mi | Squeaky window regulator |
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