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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2009 Nissan Altima recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 1,601
Latest campaign: Sep 10, 2010

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	1	Sep 10, 2010	10V401000
Suspension	1	Sep 16, 2009	09V358000
Structure	1	Jan 9, 2009	09V006000
Wheels	1	Sep 15, 2008	08V464000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 10, 2010Latest campaign


Sep 10, 201010V401000	Equipment: electrical navigational system(global positioning system) OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V401000 What's wrong NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT. Risk OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. Campaign NHTSA 10V401000 · Sep 10, 2010
Sep 16, 200909V358000	Suspension IF THE STRUT INSULATOR IS CRACKED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT ROD TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION, WHICH COULD AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY AND INCREASE THE… DetailsHide details for campaign 09V358000 What's wrong NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS. THE UPPER FRONT STRUT INSULATORS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT INSULATOR TO CRACK. Risk IF THE STRUT INSULATOR IS CRACKED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT ROD TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION, WHICH COULD AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FRONT STRUT INSULATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261). Campaign NHTSA 09V358000 · Sep 16, 2009
Jan 9, 200909V006000	Structure: body door THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V006000 What's wrong NISSAN IS RECALLING 225 MY 2009 ALTIMA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION WELD ON THE DOOR ASSEMBLY. Risk THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. Remedy ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN BROUGHT BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIPS AND REMEDIED AT THE FACTORY. NO VEHICLES HAD BEEN RETAILED. Campaign NHTSA 09V006000 · Jan 9, 2009
Sep 15, 200808V464000	Wheels IF THE LUG NUTS BECOME LOOSE, IT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V464000 What's wrong NISSAN IS RECALLING 3,403 MY 2009 ALTIMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH ALLOY WHEELS. SOME THESE WHEELS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD CAUSE ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE LUG NUTS ATTACHING THE WHEEL TO THE VEHICLE TO BECOME LOOSE. Risk IF THE LUG NUTS BECOME LOOSE, IT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF IT IS EQUIPPED WITH ONE OF THE AFFECTED WHEELS. IF IT IS, THE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW ONES THAT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. Campaign NHTSA 08V464000 · Sep 15, 2008

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component1,601

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1,601Complaints filed

38Involving a crash

8Involving a fire

21Injuries reported · 2 deaths

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	885	55	4	1	0
Electrical system	487	30	2	2	2
Unknown or other	151	9	2	2	1
Engine	114	7	3	4	0
Power train	97	6	5	0	3
Air bags	95	6	10	0	7
Structure	92	6	2	2	1
Vehicle speed control	52	3	15	0	6
Service brakes	50	3	7	0	5
Visibility/wiper	41	3	3	0	0
Suspension	34	2	2	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	26	2	0	0	0
Wheels	16	1	1	1	0
Seats	15	1	0	0	0
Hydraulic	15	1	2	0	0

14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Altima, Altima Hybrid.

Latest reports

Steering
“The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. While attempting to start the vehicle, the steering wheel was locked, preventing the remote start feature from functioning as designed.”
Filed 01/16/2026 · ODI 11711432
Engine
“1) What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The cylinders are constantly misfiring. 2 )How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Yes.”
Filed 06/10/2025 · ODI 11666131
Steering
“After the steering Lock anti theft activated, steering lock ESCL module does not allow to turn on the ignition even keys are inserted.”
Filed 01/13/2025 · ODI 11635582

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2009 Nissan Altima recall questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Altima have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Nissan Altima. The most recent, 10V401000 (reported September 10, 2010), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Nissan Altima?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 885 complaints out of 1,601 filed with NHTSA (55%). Across all complaints, owners reported 38 crashs and 8 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Nissan Altima?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.

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