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.
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
My 2009 nissan altima coupe with 63,200 miles would not start last saturday, 2/1. The steering column was locked, the brakes were locked, and the push to start button would not light up or start the car. The red light for the key was flashing and the car could never be started. My vehicle was towed to leith nissan in cary, nc where service members there said this was a common problem and currently have two other…
ODI 10562918
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the engine would not start. The contact had an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle but he was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000.
ODI 10562649
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Car would not start due to failure of the steering lock device. *tr
ODI 10561437
Engine
On monday night 11/25/13 i drove to my local supermarket and when i went back to my car, it wouldn't start after pushing the start button. Several lights lit up; service engine soon, battery, oil light, brake light etc. I tried it a few times with no luck. I then tried shifting from park to drive and back to park. Tried to start it again and no luck. After waiting about a minute i tried it again and it finally…
ODI 10554137
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the push-to-start button failed to engage the engine. The vehicle was towed the dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10553032
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Two incidents on same day: first incident at 7:15am: engine continued to rev without accelerator pedal being pushed. Braking distance much longer than normal. When car did stop, engine speed returned to normal. Second incidence at 10:45am (had stopped/started car 5 times, and driven approximately 40 miles since first occurrence): same engine over-rev issue while braking (accelerator pedal not pushed). After stopping…
ODI 10552476
Engine
I was driving on rt.190 northbound in leominster, ma to pick up my 2 1/2 year old son at daycare. As i was driving my car started to lose power. Everything light started to go on, check engine, battery, gas. I was able to pull over. Smoke then started to come from the hood. I thought it was overheating. Then another car pulled over in front of me and told me to get out the car. I grabbed my purse and got out of my…
Fire reported
ODI 10551443
Engine · Steering
2009 nissan altima coupe, se. While making turns (without stopping), the car stalls in the middle of the turn and the steering locks up. The most recent time was october 14, 2013, and while making a right hand turn from a busy street and onto a busy street, the vehicle stalled which almost caused an accident due to another car making a left hand turn. Nissan has a current recall on several models regarding this…
ODI 10547987
Engine · Exterior Lighting
While driving down route 1 in norwood, ma. My dashboard panel went dark and my engine shut off. I was driving approximately 40 mph. I was able to coast to a stop, put the car in park and restart the engine. The engine did not sputter, or present any issue prior to the shut down. I took the car to the dealer and they said there was nothing wrong with the car. This leaves me feeling very uncomfortable as with no root…
ODI 10525724
Engine
This part is cracked/broken just like all the other nissan altima exhaust manifolds. Had it happened six months earlier it would be covered under warranty. Six months, 9000 miles??? Its a $18000 car. A vital emissions part made of steel cracked and they wont fix it? There is a recall,ntb12-092 in effect for this car but according to nissan my car doesn't fit the parameters because of the vin#.it clearly has the…
ODI 10545559
Body · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving down the road when the car started to stutter pulling over to the side of the highway the car begin to smoke under the hood. I came to a complete stop and got out the car. Flames begin to come from under the hood. After the fire was put out we spoke to the fire marshall ([xxx]) who stated the fire started from mid engine line. And more than likely the car was on fire while i was driving. Information redacted…
Fire reported
ODI 10512241
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
After arriving home, i parked my car and went into the house. When i attempted to re-enter my car approximately 1 hour later, i pressed the brake and pushed the start button as i have done since purchasing my car approx. 4 months ago. The car would not start. The push brake sign was still illuminated and the steering wheel would not move. The brake was very hard. I left the car alone and said i would try again in…
ODI 10509421
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
On 3/13/2013 i drove my vehicle to work at approximately 8:55am and parked everything in car was fully operational and functioned properly. At 6:30pm i approached my vehicle unlocked the door using my key fob, entered the vehicle and proceeded to press the ignition button and nothing happens. After switching on the headlights and noticing no power issues i noticed a flashing indicator light in the dash that said no…
ODI 10503065
Electrical System · Engine
Attempted to start car with "push to start" ignition. Car sensed key, but i was unable to start ignition although i stepped on brake while pressing button. Lights work in car. Steering wheel is locked. Car starts with autostart using fob key, but when tries to put car in drive it shuts off. Attempted to put key in slot and push "start" button, but that attempt was also unsuccessful. Previously car was working fine.…
ODI 10494878
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Car would not start / computer lock / car had to be towed. *tr
ODI 10495029
Air Bags · Engine
I went to shop-rite at 6 am to purchase lunch meat for my daughters school lunch. When i went to start the car it would not start. I thought it was the battery so i read the car manual on how to jump a car battery. In the car manual on page 0-12, the warning /indicator lights, page.i saw a picture of the warning indicator that was on my dash board and it had a page number 2-26. On the page it read" it is a security…
ODI 10511156
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
[xxx], atlanta, georgia my daughter's 2009 nissan altima did the same thing. She came over for a visit and upon leaving her car would not crank. My husband and i did all of the troubleshooting according to the manual to no avail. I called the dealership where she purchased the vehicle and he immediately knew what the problem was. He wanted to sell here another altima, because nissan knew this was an issue, so they…
ODI 10492097
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Our altima has failed to recognize our intelligent keys and will not start. The doors will lock and unlock. The alarm will sound and the trunk will open but the car will not start. I'm being told this is due to a faulty steering lock mechanism that has been recalled in some nissan models but not the altima. The part itself is $500 and the labor will take it to almost $1000 or more. This is completely absurd. What…
ODI 10488922
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
After our first real freeze of the winter (low 20's), the car was locked up for no reason. Pressing the push button ignition, inserting the fob into the key holder, nothing will start the car. The brake pedal is heavy, no lights comes up on the instrument panel and the steering wheel is totally locked out. Had to get the altima towed into a local dealership and come to find out it's a steering wheel lock out control…
ODI 10488680
Electrical System · Engine
Car will not start. The ikey light and the "red key" security light come on. The ikey opens the door locks, trunk. Holding the unlock key down resulted in the windows rolling down. Could not get the widows to go back up. Disconnecting the battery for 10 minutes, replacing the battery in the key fob, using either key did not work. Towed car to the dealer for diagnostics. *tr
ODI 10483987
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While on a 4 hour trip in the middle of the summer , the engine would wine and then suddenly start losing speed and be unable to accelerate. It is extremely dangerous when your top speed is 45 mph in a 75mph speed limit zone. No one knew what the issue was and it only happened in the middle of the summer. Nissan is now aware of the issue and a) cannot guarantee it can fix the problem and b) cannot guarantee it will…
ODI 10748903
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The engine failed to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who stated that the steering column sensor was faulty. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. The…
ODI 10459130
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. A warning light illuminated on the instrument panel when the contact attempted to restart the vehicle. The dealer could not locate a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.
ODI 10723433