2009 Nissan Altima HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 54 owner complaints about the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 8, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid has problems
54 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 26 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do steering problems start?
67kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 24 steering complaints. 83% were reported before 100,000 miles.
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
8 owners mentioned a cost$800median
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
2009 vs. every other Altima Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Altima Hybrid median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid safety ratings
2009 Nissan Altima 4-DR Hybrid w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
What Altima Hybrid owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
MY DAUGHTER STOPPED AT A LOCAL COFFEE SHOP BEFORE GOING TO WORK ONE MORNING. WHEN SHE RETURNED TO HER 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID SHE OPENED THE DOOR REMOTELY WITH THE KEY FOB AND TRIED TO START THE CAR AND THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND. THE STEERING COLUMN HAD LOCKED AND A YELLOW KEY LOCK LIGHT HAD…
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