2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls

2021-03-08 · Engine · 171,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima hybrid. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled with an unknown warning light illuminated. the contact researched the warning light in the owners manual, which informed the contact to shut-off the vehicle and immediately contact the dealer. the vehicle was towed to nissan of braden…”

2019-09-30 · Seats · 154,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima hybrid. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to freedom nissan of south burlington (1095 shelburne rd, south burlington, vt 05403, (802) 864-7400) where it was diagnosed that the passenger seat cushion needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaire…”

2019-04-24 · Unknown Or Other · 143,000 mi

“the 2009 nissan altima hybrid has ceased to function suddenly while driving down the freeway, putting me at extreme danger. in the first cased, the electronic computer unit was the defective part, on the second occasion, it was the ignition coils. i have had multiple problems with this vehicle, placing me at great risk as the vehicle seizes up with…”

2018-12-07 · Unknown Or Other · 246,000 mi

“'takata recall' unknown hs warning light on caution light on tiire pressure symbol on sevice engine soon indicator on…”

2017-03-28 · Steering · 92,278 mi

“in 2013, i was stranded at work late at night due to a faulty steering wheel lock. i got into my car and went to start it and the key light was lit on the dash and my car wouldn't start. the car had to be towed to the nearest dealership the next day to replace the steering wheel lock. thankfully, i was stranded in a safe place especially since i…”

2017-03-07 · Air Bags · 124,000 mi

“the passenger seat sensor to detect an occupant and enable/disable the passenger airbag failed. this is an item critical to occupant safety that is not a wear-and-tear item and one which should reasonably be expected to last the life of the vehicle. as a result, the passenger side airbags will not work as intended when occupied by an occupant of th…”

2017-02-10 · Suspension

“i was on my way to pickup my wife and the for sone reason the steering wheel became locked . i thought that it was a mistake or something got stuck in the car. i press on the button to start ,nothing and try to turned the steering wheel ,still nothing. i got out of the car and back in ,nothing ,so i did this for 30 minutes until finally gave up. i …”

2017-02-05 · Steering · 99,000 mi

“car was parked on busy city road and would not start. steering wheel lock did not work.…”

2017-01-04 · Electrical System · 89,665 mi

“2009 nissan altima hybrid's electronic steering column lock ('escl') failed while the vehicle was parked. this failure activates vehicle's anti-theft system and completely disables the ignition, rendering the vehicle inoperable. it could happen anywhere and anytime without a warning.…”

2016-12-29 · Steering · 83,909 mi

“my daughter stopped at a local coffee shop before going to work one morning. when she returned to her 2009 nissan altima hybrid she opened the door remotely with the key fob and tried to start the car and the engine did not respond. the steering column had locked and a yellow key lock light had come on the display. reading the owners manual, she th…”