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US recalls (4)
Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system)
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Risk and remedy
Risk: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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 and remedy
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).
Structure: body, door
NISSAN IS RECALLING 225 MY 2009 ALTIMA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION WELD ON THE DOOR ASSEMBLY.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN BROUGHT BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIPS AND REMEDIED AT THE FACTORY. NO VEHICLES HAD BEEN RETAILED.
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Suspension
2009-09-11 · campaign 2009-263
On certain vehicles, the metal upper strut insulators may have been manufactured incorrectly and, as a result, could fail. In the worse case this could allow the strut rod to come out of its mounting position, adversely affecting vehicle handling. This could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the front strut insulators.
Owner complaints (1,547)
Owners filed 1,547 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Nissan Altima (36 crashes, 8 fires, 21 injuries, 2 deaths reported). Among 34 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 234).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 859 | |
| Electrical system | 466 | |
| Unknown or other | 146 | |
| Engine | 107 | |
| Power train | 95 | |
| Air bags | 91 | |
| Structure | 90 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 49 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Nissan Altima.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2009 Nissan Altima 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2009 Nissan Altima 2-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2009 Nissan Altima version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Altima 2.5 L Manual 6-spd | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Altima 2.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Altima 3.5 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Altima 3.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
| Altima Coupe 2.5 L Manual 6-spd | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Altima Coupe 2.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Altima Coupe 3.5 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Altima Coupe 3.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
| Altima Hybrid 2.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 35 | 33 | 34 | $1,950 |
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