Complaints
81
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#126 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:72,862 mi
#221 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:71,491 mi
#37 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:81,540 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 26 | — | — | 72,862 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 21 | — | — | 71,491 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 81,540 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Steering Defects
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,862
Electrical Faults
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,491
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,540
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid has 81 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 26 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (26 complaints, avg 72,862 mi); Electrical Faults (21 complaints, avg 71,491 mi); Engine Problems (7 complaints, avg 81,540 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 73,454 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (steering defects) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Altima Hybrid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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