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2009 Nissan Altima Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 72 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2009 Nissan Altima, 5% of all 1,547 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest brake complaint count among 21 Altima model years. These complaints report 7 crashes and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 60,478 miles.

Brakes complaints
72
5% of 1,547
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
60,478 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Nissan Altima brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 22, 2010, latest Oct 7, 2024.

2009 Nissan Altima brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter102010 Q12011 Q42013 Q22014 Q42016 Q12017 Q32020 Q3
72 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2024 Q4; peak 2013 Q1 (10).

Brakes recalls for the 2009 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200555 (5%)
  2. 200647 (6%)
  3. 200774 (16%)
  4. 200899 (10%)
  5. 200972 (5%)
  6. 201036 (9%)
  7. 201119 (8%)
  8. 201227 (6%)
  9. 201387 (4%)
  10. 201439 (4%)
  11. 201533 (3%)
  12. 201615 (3%)
  13. 201721 (5%)
  14. 201854 (24%)
  15. 201932 (14%)
  16. 202018 (11%)
  17. 202121 (30%)
  18. 20225 (17%)
  19. 20234 (14%)
  20. 20245 (12%)
  21. 20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Nissan Altima have brake problems?
NHTSA has 72 owner complaints about the brake in the 2009 Nissan Altima, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,478 miles.
Which Nissan Altima year has the most brake complaints?
The 2008 Nissan Altima has the most brake complaints (99), compared with 72 for the 2009.
Is there a brake recall for the 2009 Nissan Altima?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Nissan Altima is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.