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Common Problems with 2009 Nissan Altima

Retrospectively, the 2009 Nissan Altima had 1898 complaints, and 43% of issues had something to do with STEERING problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2009 Nissan Altima?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2009 Nissan Altima fall into the category of STEERING. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

STEERING 807 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 433 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 123 ENGINE 98 POWER TRAIN 80 AIR BAGS 71 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 43 STRUCTURE 43 VISIBILITY/WIPER 36 SERVICE BRAKES 30 SUSPENSION 25 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 24 WHEELS 14 SEATS 14 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 12 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6 TIRES 5 EQUIPMENT 4 VISIBILITY 3 SEAT BELTS 3 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 3 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1

Worst 2009 Nissan Altima Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

SERVICE BRAKES
2009 Nissan Altima July 6, 2016 Victims: 2 Mileage: 25290 miles

Issue: unintended acceleration conditions: 2pm/clear/parking lot while making u-turn to the right, brakes did not respond. stepped again on brake...

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
2009 Nissan Altima October 8, 2009 Victims: 2 Mileage: 1100 miles

I've gotten into a car accident involving 2 other cars, and complete brake failure. on october 8, 2009, i was driving by carson beach, located in s...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 Nissan Altima May 1, 2013 Victims: 1 Mileage: 79400 miles

Mildew in air condition. terrible smell coming from vents. burns your eyes and gives terrible migraines. changed 3 cabin air filters and used multiple...