MYRModel Year Report

2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid

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2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-11-01T06:06:15.600Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
54
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

48% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 27 complaints 2007 2008: 16 complaints 2008 2009: 54 complaints 2009 54 2010: 12 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2011
2007: 27 complaints 2007 2008: 16 complaints 2008 2009: 54 complaints 2009 54 2010: 12 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2011
2007: 27 complaints 2007 2008: 16 complaints 2008 2009: 54 complaints 2009 54 2010: 12 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2011

2009: 54 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200727
200816
200954
201012
20114

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

48% · 26 reports

Electrical system

39% · 21 reports
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-24

Engine

13% · 7 reports

Air bags

7% · 4 reports
Show complaint excerpts

I purchased a 2009 Nissan altima in sept. 2009. I noticed immediately that the passenger airbag remains off 50% of the time when my girlfriend (Approx. 100 pounds) sits in it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-11-03

Vehicle speed control

6% · 3 reports
CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

While pulling into a parking space at the park, as I took my foot off the brake, the car surged forward as if I had pushed the gas pedal. My foot never touched the gas pedal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-13

Also filed under Structure

Nissan Altima Hybrid suddenly acceleration. I was going slow pulling into a parking stall when my car "Jumped" And suddenly went forward crashing into the railing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-06-25

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.