2009 Nissan Altima Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Nissan Altima, 3% of all 1,547 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Altima model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 73,911 miles.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 54
- 3% of 1,547
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 73,911 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2009 Nissan Altima suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 18, 2009, latest Oct 7, 2024.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Nissan Altima
- NHTSA 09V358000Sep 16, 2009Suspension, Wheels & Tires26,398 vehicles
Suspension
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 altima and maxima passenger cars. The upper front strut insulators may have been manufactured out of specification resulting in a potential for the strut insulator to crack.
Risk: If the strut insulator is cracked, there is a potential for the strut rod to come out of its mounting position, which could affect vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace both left and right side front strut insulators free of charge. The safety recall began october 2009. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-nissan1 (1-800-647-7261).
- NHTSA 08V464000Sep 15, 2008Suspension, Wheels & Tires3,403 vehicles
Wheels
Nissan is recalling 3,403 my 2009 altima vehicles equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels. Some these wheels may not have been manufactured to specification. This could cause one or more of the five lug nuts attaching the wheel to the vehicle to become loose.
Risk: If the lug nuts become loose, it could eventually result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine if it is equipped with one of the affected wheels. If it is, the wheels will be replaced with new ones that have been manufactured to the correct specification. The recall is expected to begin during september 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Altima model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2009 Nissan Altima have suspension problems?
- NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Nissan Altima, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 73,911 miles.
- Which Nissan Altima year has the most suspension complaints?
- The 2013 Nissan Altima has the most suspension complaints (305), compared with 54 for the 2009.
- Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Nissan Altima?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2009 Nissan Altima concern the suspension: 09V358000 and 08V464000.