1. Nissan Altima
  2. Problems
  3. 2009
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System

2009 Nissan Altima Fuel/Propulsion System Problems

7
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 7 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi4
30–60k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 19, 2018 · 81,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control

    The car slows down and speeds up on its own and makes a whining sound while driving in the city and on the highway.

    ODI 11142918

  • January 1, 2018 · 95,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Suspension

    P0776 codes populates after 02 sensors were changed. It's the solenoid b pressure line located in the valve body. It affects the car to the point we're it's undriveable and loses power. Car will not go over 3000rpms if it does it causes the car to go into lymp mode. There's been several complaints regarding the issue and nissan has yet to make any effort to rectify the issue. Nobody has $3000 to replace the whole…

    ODI 11145082

  • November 15, 2017 · 89,000 miles

    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

  • June 13, 2017 · 135,700 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Fuel pump went out mileage #135828 on my altima 2009 2.5s. Initially the car would feel like it was going totally usually after exciting the freeway. It totally went out while parked. It would try to turn over with no lock.models 2.5l 4 cylinder and 3.5l v6 years 1993 / 2002-2013 mileage 136212 have been recalled. Is it possible to investigate the 2009 2.5s?

    ODI 10995571

  • November 14, 2013 · 35,675 miles

    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

  • April 26, 2013 · 57,000 miles

    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

  • January 8, 2013 · 78,019 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Car failed to start, intelligent key would not work. Aftermarket remote start system was used to start car and drive home, perhaps 15 miles. Next day, remote start system was used to start car and drive to dealer, 40 miles away. After about 15 miles, everything died while on the interstate and had to coast to the shoulder. Car was then towed remainder of way to dealer. Diagnosed as defective steering lock and…

    ODI 10493063