There are no safety recalls for the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid, but owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA.
2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Steering | 26 | |
| Electrical System | 21 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | |
| Air Bags | 4 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 2
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
- Structure › Body › Door — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 69,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 143,000 miles · reported Apr 24, 2019
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, placing me at great risk as the vehicle seizes up without warning and in the middle of the roadway.
Steering · at 92,278 miles · reported Mar 28, 2017
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 was stranded in a safe place especially since I'm a single female. It's now 2017, and I find myself in the same situation. Thankfully, I noticed the issue early while it's still daytime. I'm now waiting for my car to be towed to a dealership to address a faulty steering wheel lock. I'm concerned…
Air Bags · at 124,000 miles · reported Mar 7, 2017
The passenger seat sensor to detect an occupant and enable/disable the passenger airbag failed. This is an item critical to occupant safety that is not a wear-and-tear item and one which should reasonably be expected to last the life of the vehicle. As a result, the passenger side airbags will not work as intended when occupied by an occupant of the appropriate weight per the sensor's setting. It is apparent that many altima vehicles, models before and after my 2009 year model, have experienced failure of the same extremely expensive to replace component. Nissan is not willing to address this…
Electrical System · reported Feb 10, 2017
I was on my way to pickup my wife and the for sone reason the steering wheel became locked . I thought that it was a mistake or something got stuck in the car. I press on the button to start ,nothing and try to turned the steering wheel ,still nothing. I got out of the car and back in ,nothing ,so I did this for 30 minutes until finally gave up. I had to rush to get our other car to pick her up. Luckily, traffic was okay. I have contacted nissan to see if they can do anything ,still waiting to hear from them. I contacted them at this same day. The vehicle was stationary in the parking lot of…
Electrical System · at 89,665 miles · reported Jan 4, 2017
2009 nissan altima hybrid's electronic steering column lock ('escl') failed while the vehicle was parked. This failure activates vehicle's anti-theft system and completely disables the ignition, rendering the vehicle inoperable. It could happen anywhere and anytime without a warning.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid?
Owners report steering problems most often (26 reports), followed by electrical system (21). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 69,000 miles.
Are Nissan recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.