2009 Nissan Altima Service Brakes Problems
- 30
- 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 30 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 9 records
- steering column · 5 records
- start button · 4 records
- warning light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Nhtsa says the upgraded investigation will not only focus on 2009 muranos, but safety regulators want to know if other nissan models may be affected. How about the nissan altima hybrid 2009...front right and rear left brakes locked up while driving the garden state parkway. I took the car to mavis who had just replaced brakes, rotors, and calipers. I was told "abs pump and module are no good, only stopping on…
ODI 11265898
Service Brakes
My car would not start leaving me and my child stranded. The car was parked in front of my house over night. When i was ready to leave for work in the morning it would not start. I thought it was the battery but it wasnt. I had it checked at a near by auto store. I had to have the car towed to the mechanic. Who contacted the dealership and it was confirmed the faulty break switch. This is unsafe for me and my family…
ODI 11228881
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
Takata recall leak in the steering wheel fluid hose, steering wheel fluid leaks out of the rubber band in the steering hose causing the steering wheel to not be able to turn. Takata recall emergency brake is not connected or working. Takata recall suspension broken causing car to rattle and make loud noises while driving.
ODI 11209763
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While attempting to park the vehicle, the brakes failed to respond and the contact crashed into a tree. The vehicle was towed to a collision shop. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Crash reported
ODI 11014257
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
Service Brakes · Steering
My brake switch went out in september. At any given time my car wouldn't start. When i press the brake peddle my brake light wouldn't come on. This happened over and over again. This is very dangerous because someone could run into the back of the car at any given time. I travel up and down the road a good bit. Having this problem is very dangerous for me. Now, a few months my car want start again. The dealership…
ODI 10944182
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
My 2009 nissan altima is currently having issues with the defects in the electronic steering column lock (escl). The car just cut off on me as i was parking in a parking spot. Luckily i was able to force the gear in park. It disabled the push-button ignition on my car and locked my steering column. So, i was stranded! This is big safety issue because my car could've just continued to roll if i couldn't get it into…
ODI 10893174
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Issue: unintended acceleration conditions: 2pm/clear/parking lot while making u-turn to the right, brakes did not respond. Stepped again on brakes, more firmly, but did not slow car which continued to roll slowly forward about 7 mph. Suddenly, loud revving, car continued forward roll. Immediately, added left foot to brake, pressing with full weight. No response. About 2-3 second after revving/hard braking, the car…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10893866
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2009 nissan altima vin number [xxx] has many safety issues that are not being reported with my vin number. The struts, steering lock box{which i paid 900.00 to repair], abs speed control sensor,engine oil coolant and most of all the cvt transmission have went out on my car and nissan will not help me repair. So i am forced to attempt this last try before joining a class action law suit. I have only had the car 2…
Crash reported
ODI 10893349
Body · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2009 nissan altima which i bought brand new. My car has only 76k miles. The problem is there is rust forming at the floorbeds which is making the car unsafe and is causing brakes issues. I was told nissan knew about the rust problem from a very longtime. Last week, i spend $210 to fix air leaks due to failed sensors. The problem is affecting brakes and sensors of the car which is making the car unsafe.
ODI 10788161
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Got into my car & it would not crank. Brakes were pressed & stayed in lock position. After turning the steering wheel back & forth it started.
ODI 10726125
Engine · Ignition · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic steering lock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000. Updated 03/24/15*lj updated 10/19/2015*js
ODI 10679562
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
I was trying to start my car and it would not start. The switch which allows the car to know you are pushing the brake did not work (push button ignition). I tried to put my key in the slot to start the car, but the car does not start if the car does not sense the brake is being pushed. This is a huge hazard. Good thing i was not stranded somewhere. I called nissan with no help at all. A search on the internet…
ODI 10649521
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Have had several issues with my 2009 nissan altima. I bought it november 2012. By february 2013, i replaced tires. Was sold a car with incorrect license plates that owed registration fees to dmv. I almost got towed and didn't know why. Between february and november 2013, i replaced brakes, another set of tires, third brake light twice, and battery. May 2014, took it to rogers & rogers dealership for an oil change.…
ODI 10621158
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
2009 nissan altima intermittently will not start. Car will only click over and unable to shift car into neutral. Air conditioning and radio work, but when you press on brake to start car nothing happens. Dealers were unable to duplicate problem, but have been got caught out many times when car would not start and had to notify aaa. This is a common problem with many nissan's and it is not covered under any warranty…
ODI 10610804
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Trying to start my 2009 nissan altima, it would not start!!! The brakes were almost stuck and the car simply would not start! The lights in the car turned on with out a problem so i know it wasn't the battery, plus i changed it 2 years ago. After reading many many reviews, 2009 nissan altima are having issues with the start button, now i have to pay tow company to take to dealer and pay so much money. Please please…
ODI 10563463
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 · Service Brakes · Steering
When i got into my car this morning, the steering column was locked up and breaks were hard to push. After trying a few times to start the vehicle, i noticed that the auto-theft must be on. I tried to put the fob in the manual ignition, but the fob got stuck and would not release. After several tries, the fob finally came out. The car still does not start and the auto-theft is still on. The battery is not bad…
ODI 10558423
Electrical System · Service Brakes
When i tried to turn on my 2009 altima which is 4 years old and purchased by me new from the dealer, the car would not start. The vehicle starts by depressing the brake while pushing the start switch. After trying several times to start the car, i had the vehicle towed to the dealership. The vehicle was diagnosed with brake switch failure. According the serviced rep at nissan and the tow truck driver, this issue has…
ODI 10547106
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
The car failed to start; i see lots of complains where the steering wheel locks in place and so does the brake and the car fails to start. I had the same problem twice already and the dealer told me to replace the key less switch however, the problem continues and i see that the problem was not the key. As i can see others are having similar issues of the car locking in place and the problem is more than just the…
ODI 10541991
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 · Service Brakes · Steering
Had stopped to get breakfast. Locked my car and upon returning unlocked the car and tried to start vehicle with no success. There was no response from my car. When the tow truck arrived i then learned that the brakes were stiff and steering wheel did not want to turn. We had it towed to nissan dealer. After leaving it there i did some investigating online about potential problems. Was shocked to see how many people…
ODI 10500711
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
The key warning light appeared on the dash; replaced batteries in both of the keys and the warning light disappeared. One week later, with no additional problems or warning, i parked the car to go to a doctor appointment and when i returned less than 1 hour later, i was able to get into the car, but the brake would not depress, the steering wheel would not lock, and the car would not start. Car will not go into…
ODI 10498434
Master Cylinder · Service Brakes
Brake warning light comes on and off while driving. Some loss of brake fluid with no apparent leaks. Suspect master cylinder leaking into vacuum booster, just as many other altima owners are experiencing. Vehicle is out of warranty now, and i don't want to buy another master cylinder out-of-pocket from nissan since i have read on the net where others have had replacement unit failures (such as nhtsa action number…
ODI 10498426
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
On a regular day, i drove my car to work in the morning. And it was parked at my workplace parking lot (luckily). In the evening, my keyless entry got me inside the car. But the brakes wouldn't engage and ofcourse, the push button wouldn't start the car. There is an amber light with a key sign inside it flashing on my dash screen. Lights would turn on so i was convinced it must not be the battery. When i looked it…
ODI 10496818
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2009 Nissan Altima.
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