2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Altima Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid. That is the most of any Altima Hybrid model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is steering (26 complaints, 48%), typically at around 66,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 54owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 26 | 48% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 21 | 39% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 13% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 9% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 7% | 95,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 6% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% | 32,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 4% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 4% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 4% | 55,250 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 2% | 15,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 60,984 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 154,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 10,897 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 95,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled with an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact researched the warning light in the owners manual, which informed the contact to shut-off the vehicle and immediately contact…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FREEDOM NISSAN OF SOUTH BURLINGTON (1095 SHELBURNE RD, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT 05403, [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION…
The 2009 nissan altima hybrid has ceased to function suddenly while driving down the freeway, putting me at extreme danger. In the first cased, the electronic computer unit was the defective part, on the second occasion, it was the ignition coils. I have had multiple problems with this vehicle…
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In 2013, i was stranded at work late at night due to a faulty steering wheel lock. I got into my car and went to start it and the key light was lit on the dash and my car wouldn't start. The car had to be towed to the nearest dealership the next day to replace the steering wheel lock. Thankfully, i…
Other Nissan Altima Hybrid years
← 2008 Altima Hybrid · 2010 Altima Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Altima Hybrid | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 Altima Hybrid | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | 54 | 0 |
| 2008 Altima Hybrid | 16 | 1 |
| 2007 Altima Hybrid | 27 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 26 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Altima Hybrid model years, the 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.