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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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- 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 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (61%)
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
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 34000 mi | 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. |
2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 83000 mi | The car could not be started at all, no lights on the instrument panel. Required a tow. It was due to the Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) going into fail safe mode and prohibit the engine from starting. It was a recall service campaign and the dealer replaced the ESCL. |
| 32240 mi | Steering lock mechanism failed. Unable to start vehicle with remote or mechanical key. Dealer replaced mechanism under warranty. |
| 55180 mi $500 |
Steering lock failed. This failure is actually covered by a recall in the USA, but not in Mexico. So, car would not start, as the system would not recognize the electronic key. Resolved by dealer by replacing the steering lock unit. |
| 31500 mi | TSB/recall on the brake master cylinder leaking for 2007+ Altimas. Brake warning light was present during acceleration. Master cylinder replaced free of charge. |
| 45000 mi | 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. |
| 38500 mi US $301 |
Brake pads, calipers; wheel alignment - off-center because of 'sticky'left front brake - first I've ever encountered this problem. |
| 103272 mi | Recall - Electronic Steering Column Lock > box |
2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 121500 mi US $690 |
steering lock replaced |
2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 181000 mi US $70 |
Replaced rear rotors from Rockauto - RAYBESTOS 980070FZN @$ 14.33/each and pads -BOSCH BC905 @ $ 22.79/each Existing calipers were original and had 180K miles and were replaced from RockAuto - CARDONE 19P2781A/19P2780A (19P-2781A/19P-2780A)) Caliper @ $32.99/each |
| 202000 mi US $80 |
Replaced sticking Rear Calipers with remanufactured CARDONE 19P2781A |
| 204000 mi US $140 |
Leaking brake hose on Rt Rear necessitated replacing hoses BECK/ARNLEY 0731933 (073-1933). Would have liked to replace both hoses just to be safe but fittings were so rusted as to require partial brake line replacement on Rt and even more rusted on Rear Left Replaced front Calipers with RAYBESTOS FRC12049C as they had 200K miles and were sticking, Also replaced front rotors with Coated RAYBESTOS 980562R |
| 84800 mi | Steering column lock failed disabling start. Replaced steering column locking module |
| 142000 mi US $750 |
Steering wheel lock motor module failed, resulting in the car not recognizing the key, which meant a no-start condition. A very common Nissan problem |
| 5000 mi | Noisy brake pedal - sounds like a goose. |
2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 126000 mi US $3000 |
Replacement of worn brake components |
2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 67580 mi C $850 |
The lock below steering console that recognizes key entering vehicle got stuck in the locked position. Had to order in the part from Ontario. |
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