2009 Nissan Altima Engine Problems
- 98
- 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 98 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering lock · 21 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
- steering wheel · 12 records
- steering column · 10 records
- approximate failure · 8 records
- electronic steering · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 34 |
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle and driving the vehicle, the contact became nauseated while operating the vehicle. The contact stated that a carbon monoxide test was performed on the vehicle which confirmed a carbon monoxide leak from the exhaust manifold and the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to a police department who alerted the fire department…
ODI 11307377
Engine
My wife drives our 2009 nissan altima 2.5s to work on 3rd shift and on her lunch break goes to her car and takes a nap with the car running and was complaining to me for a month or more that she has this smell in her car like a "gas smell" and also was complaining of being tired and nauseous when i spoke with her about it. I noticed her car was abnormally louder when she started it at home and it had not been run…
ODI 11283016
Body · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
It won't start most of the time and when it does it'll only let me get up to maybe 20mph and that's it
ODI 11235322
Body · Engine · Power Train
Nothing but problems with this car since i purchased it. Had to replace all tire sensors, speed sensors, coils, front passenger tire rod, the ctv transmission, and the trunk leaks into the trunk and the tail light's. I have repaired all these things out of my own pocket.i have been stranded several times, i have almost been hit, and have had the car towed. The dash has become sticky and everything sticks to it. It…
ODI 11266618
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
My wife and two young daughters were stranded for a time due to a sudden issue with the steering lock mechanism. This suddenly made the car inoperable and left them out in 102 texas summer heat. After much research this seems to be a fairly common and known issue. We bought our car from a dealership in 2014 and we not made aware of this issue or any potential warranty extension. This is a $500 part (excluding labor…
ODI 11112013
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned on, a loud humming noise and a ticking noise was heard as well as a strong odor of fuel was present. The contact stated that the failure had been progressively getting worse for the past six months. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer le blanc nissan of gonzales louisiana in the month of june 2017, they determined…
ODI 11081489
Engine
Carbon build-up on valves causing misfire and the break down of the catalyst. Codes p0300 and p0303 stored in ecm. Required replacement of long engine assembly and exhaust manifold. Initially, dealership cited need to replace ignition coil, software update, fuel line flush. Picked up car and immediately the service light came back on and car began to misfire. Returned to dealership who surmised that there might be a…
ODI 11089943
Engine
2009 nissan altima. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for vehicle repairs. *ld *tr
ODI 11075933
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
This vehicle will not operate if it's driven for more than 45 minutes at highway speeds. The power train goes into a neutral mode. It then requires a pull over onto a freeway to allow it to cool down for at least 30 minutes before the vehicle will work. It does not matter what the ambient temperature is outside. When driving at speeds lower than 50 miles per hour it does not have this problem. Per the nissan…
ODI 11277701
Engine
Burning too much oil , had to add 3 to 4 quarts of oil between oil change...piston ring problem causing misfire while on the highway every 2 months causing spark plugs burnt out.
ODI 11042966
Engine
Starting in april 2016 we had a problem with the vehicle when my wife while driving the car suddenly lost the ability to drive, the engine had shut down entirely. At the time the vehicle had just over 100,000 miles and she was driving on a busy express way between cleveland and akron i-77. She costed into a rest area and we had to leave the car there over night until we could get it towed to the dealership. They…
ODI 11042954
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving down the interstate once the engine gets hot the car loses all power. No warning lights come on and once you stop the car and let the engine cool down it runs fine
ODI 11002524
Engine · Power Train
Transmission overheats whenever the vehicle is driven for an extended period (1 hour+) in warm weather (80 degrees+). Vehicle immediately loses power, with rpms never reaching above 2000, drastically reducing acceleration and speed. Driving on a highway, this creates a serious danger. This has been happening for over two years now.
ODI 10984396
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
The start push button ignition and the intelligent key will not engage.. The steering wheel is locked and will not allow the brake pad to depress for the operation of the vehicle. I am left dead in the water with no way to start or use the accessories function to turn on the radio or allow my phone to charge in the battery port. I went to pick up my family went to start the car and there was no recognition.
ODI 10955272
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I started my car as usual to run some errands. It started fine. I stopped at the gas station and shut off the car. It would not start again. It was freezing cold. My car was blocking the gas pump and it could not be moved. I ruled out the key fob because it still unlocked the doors. I inserted the key fob in the emergency socket that is supposed to start the car in case the battery in the key fob dies. Still…
ODI 10949878
Engine · Unknown Or Other
On thursday february 2, 2017 approximately 5:45 pm, i was driving in the middle of on kirkwood highway in newark, de which is 3 lanes. The car began to shake and hesitate to take off. While in the middle of heavy traffic the car finally stopped accelerating and would not move. I had my 3 year old son in the back seat at the time. An passerby finally pulled up behind me and helped me push my car out of the middle of…
ODI 10949542
Electrical System · Engine
This is by far the worst vehicle i have ever purchased. I have replaced the transmission once....it still does not work properly and shifts so hard my passengers think i'm slamming on the brakes. And now the steering lock module has failed. After reading 100s of complaints from people with the same issue, i am appalled to find that this is not a recall. I will never purchase another nissan nor will anyone that knows…
ODI 10948832
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and did not start again. The contact thought the battery died and went to get jumper cables. When he returned, the vehicle was on fire. The fire and police departments were present and a report was filed. The vehicle was not destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The approximate…
Fire reported
ODI 10948664
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Came out to get in the car which was parked, used the fob to unlock the door got into the car and nothing. The brake was hard to press, the steering was locked, could not go into any gear, the car could not be jumped with cables. I had 2 indicator lights on. I needed to have the car towed to a nissan dealer. The diagnosis is the steering actuator. I am being charged roughly $1100. I don't yet have my documentation…
ODI 10947911
Engine
Steering lock fail. Manufacture defective part. Car won't start and nissa won't pay for it.
ODI 10949203
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Takata recall, defect steering lock unit, unable to start engine! After parked nissan 2009 altima at a shopping mall, "nokey" light is on, car can be lock and unlock through remote control key, but no display information visible at the dash board, wheel is locked and unable to switch gear. Nothing can be done to the car!
ODI 10938327
Engine · Steering
The steering lock broke while i was driving straight in a parking lot, forcing the engine to shut off. I have 10 month old twin daughters and this could have resulted in a very serious car accident if the vehicle was on a main road or highway and going at a faster speed. Supposedly this is a well-known issue with 2009 nissan altima's (and other year models as well). Instead of a recall, nissan extended the warranty…
ODI 10933826
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I got in my car the other day to run to the store and the cars push button ignition would not start the car, the llght on the dash suggests that the steering wheel is not locked, but it is locked. Vehicle is parked in my driveway
ODI 10930036
Engine
My car would not start. Apparently there was a recall on this problem - only if the car was affected - and it happened to my car after the warranty on the recall expired. I am the 2nd owner and was never notified of the recall despite the fact i purchased the car from a dealer. The nissan customer service refused to even pay for the part - which i could not purchase or get repaired elsewhere. It was very expensive.…
ODI 10926291
Engine · Steering · Wheels
I change my radiator 2 times - and they change the steering column lock and they charge me 1,200 . I have change the pressure sensors couple times . This always happen when i was driving
Fire reported
ODI 11004147