Does the 2009 Nissan Altima have steering problems?

NHTSA has 859 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Nissan Altima, 56% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.

Which Nissan Altima year has the most steering complaints?

The 2009 Nissan Altima has the most steering complaints (859), compared with 859 for the 2009.

Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Nissan Altima?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Nissan Altima is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2009 Nissan Altima Steering Problems

NHTSA has 859 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2009 Nissan Altima, 56% of all 1,547 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 21 Altima model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 859; 56% of 1,547
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2009 Nissan Altima steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 12, 2012, latest Jan 16, 2026.

859 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q1 to 2026 Q1; peak 2013 Q1 (132).

Steering recalls for the 2009 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Altima model year

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

200531 (3%)
200615 (2%)
200717 (4%)
200837 (4%)
2009859 (56%)
201020 (5%)
201112 (5%)
201217 (4%)
201394 (4%)
201458 (5%)
201548 (5%)
201616 (3%)
201716 (4%)
201812 (5%)
20193 (1%)
202013 (8%)
20217 (10%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (3%)
20245 (12%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Nissan Altima have steering problems?: NHTSA has 859 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Nissan Altima, 56% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
Which Nissan Altima year has the most steering complaints?: The 2009 Nissan Altima has the most steering complaints (859), compared with 859 for the 2009.
Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Nissan Altima?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Nissan Altima is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.