2009 Nissan Altima Unknown Or Other Problems
- 123
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 123 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering lock · 32 records
- steering wheel · 18 records
- steering column · 17 records
- column lock · 17 records
- electronic steering · 16 records
- extended warranty · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 28 |
| 100–150k mi | 27 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
On occasions my car would not start. We would shake it, press the start button continuously, sit and wait up to 60 minutes before the card restarted. I did a lot of research online and assumed it was the brake switch. I had the battery, alternator, and starter checked. Told their were no problems. So, after researching, i contacted the dealer. Was informed it would cost about $400 to repair, as they had been…
ODI 10735034
Unknown Or Other
My dashboard is sticky and shiny in certain parts and it makes it difficult to drive in the sun because of the glare from the stickiness. There's nothing to wipe. It's just sticky, anything i put on it, whether it's paper, cloth, etc will just stick and not make a difference
ODI 10716340
Unknown Or Other
I have an issue with my dash being very sticky. I have never been able to clean my dash due to the stickiness. I believe that nissan should be forced to fix the issue since there is definitely reason for the dash to be fixed and i know i am not the only nissan owner with this problem.
ODI 10715585
Unknown Or Other
As i stopped at tollbooth and stop sign.car cut off.it started right back up.as long as i was moving it would stay on.then service engine soon light illuminated.ive heard of other complaints about this.i just bought car last year.
ODI 10849682
Unknown Or Other
Vehicle will not start minutes after a successful start. All other factors such as battery, electrical, and fob key issues eliminated as possible cause. Similar problem has been widely reported, most likely a defective steering lock mechanism, or in some cases, a defective brake light switch wherein the brake pedal is depressed but the ignition system is registering an unpressed brake pedal. A safety issue as…
ODI 10690805
Unknown Or Other
Dashboard is melting and cracking. This car has been garage kept since bought brand new in 08, it only has 6055 miles on it, & when ever it was out, it always had a sunshield. Been reading thousands of complaints, & a lawsuit should be filed as was done for toyota. It does create a vision hazard and it cant be cleaned.
ODI 10872299
Unknown Or Other
There are long lines of cracks all over my dashboard. It appears the material from which it is made, is extremely inferior. Both the dealer from which is was bought (coral springs nissan) and the consumer affairs section of nissan na tell me there is nothing they can do as the warranty is up. What will happen to me if the dashboard falls apart while i am driving? I am also experiencing, to a lesser extent, the shiny…
ODI 10631350
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard of the car is melting. The areas on the dashboard that are affected are very sticky and can't be cleaned. With the dashboard melting, there is a glare that comes up from the dashboard onto the windshield which makes driving during the day both difficult and hazardous because of the limited visibility. I also don't know if this melting issue is causing any type of toxins or fumes to collect in the car…
ODI 10731612
Unknown Or Other
The dashboard on this vehicle is melting due to warm climate. When driving towards the sun the gloss of the meting dashboard reflects the sun back up into the lower windshield. This is blinding to the driver and obscures visibility through the lower portion of the windshield when this condition exist. There should be a recall issued due to the unsafe condition. There have been many reports in the local media of this…
ODI 10854201
Steering · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
My entire dashboard is melting and it's very sticky.. The glare is a major concern that could possibly cause an accident. It doesn't matter if it's day or night it's difficult to see out of the windshield.
ODI 11042824
Unknown Or Other
My 2009 nissan altimas dashboard got a shiny sticky substance which i thought i may have used a bad dash cleaner, but it appears it is actually melting. It is sticky to touch, and the reflection from the sun makes it difficult to see while driving.
ODI 10788495
Unknown Or Other
My car has had the abs and the tire light on constantly - does not go off and cost a fortune to have fixed - according the to manual after inflating the tires it states the light may not go off and you have to take it to the dealer to be repaired at your expense. The safety issue is since these lights are on constantly have to keep checking my tires to make sure they are properly inflated and with the abs light all…
ODI 10839070
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I was driving on the freeway and my car shutdown. I pulled over and tried to restart my car but it would not turn on. *tr
ODI 10555387
Unknown Or Other
The locks have stopped working when the key fob or door button are used. I have replaced 3 out of the four door locks multiple times with the problem recurring. This presents a safety issue for people needing to exit the car or enter the car quickly. Furthermore, all of the locks have locked when the key fob was left in the car (locking me out). The car is not supposed to lock when the fob is in the car. In…
ODI 10864711
Unknown Or Other
I live in south florida and purchased a 2009 nissan altima in 2013. The dashboard has melted to the point where it is becoming a problem. It reflects off the windshield and causes a terrible glare on the windshield. It is a sticky mess. I took it in to the dealer within a year of purchase and they stated it was out of warranty so they couldn't do anything about it. It has gotten worse and i would like nissan to take…
ODI 10870645
Unknown Or Other
After shopping my car would not start. I had to flatbed it to the dealer. The dealer replaced the steering lock (part 48700-9n00a). The car's mileage and time was slightly out of warranty (41000 & 41 months vs 36000 & 36 months). The new redesigned steering lock (part 48700-9n00b) has a warranty for only 1 year. Per nissan forums this is a known issue with nissan: gt-r, 370z & altima. My understanding is there has…
ODI 10499021
Unknown Or Other
This is a known issue with this vehicle which the manufacturer will not remedy. Toyota will replace on they're vehicles, but not nissan.the dash from the intense heat in south florida, has become sticky and is cracking. In some areas, it can become shiny causing a glare in the windshield. The windows were tinted and a heatshield is always in the inside windshield. Armorall or similar products, were never used when…
ODI 10978512
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Upon attempting to start the car, ignition would not change from "lock" to "acc" or "on". Intelligent key warning lamp was lit steady on dash. Steering wheel column was not locked. All power and other functions worked (lights, door locks, etc). Battery is fine. Independent testing found steering lock control module part 48700-9n00b faulty. Similar/same part on nissan gtrs was recalled, part number 48700-jf00a or…
ODI 10487396
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
2009 nissan altima coupe was in parking lot and would not start. The intelligent key warning light was on dash. Had car towed to dealer. They advised steering lock control unit (part #48700-9n00b) was bad. This is a common problem on '09 altimas as well as 370z. Dealer offered 10% discount and advised $600 total. I called nissan customer care and escalated to regional office. This is a real safety issue because who…
ODI 10486212
Unknown Or Other
Dash board has melted and gotten sticky. Because of the melting it has gotten very shiny and causes terrible glare on the windshield thus restricting view and making driving dangerous because of lack of vision on the road. It is also very messy if you touch or lay anything on the dash. I would suspect it to be unhealthy also since the chemistry in the material has changed. I live in houston, texas and my car is out…
ODI 10915217
Structure · Unknown Or Other
Around 2012 the dashboard in this altima is melting. It's turning into a glossy goo that is causing a extreme glare into the drivers side of the windshield. Nissan has not issued any recalls on this, so they wont fix it. I went to www.youtube.com and found that apparently this is a widespread problem with nissan,toyota,mazda & lexus. *js
ODI 10598266
Unknown Or Other
Heat shield on exhaust center pipe overheated and broke. Pipe and gaskets required replacement by dealer.
ODI 10387268
Unknown Or Other
Dashboard board is melting and makes it almost impossible to see while driving
ODI 11210712