2009 Nissan Altima electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 466 complaints for the 2009 Nissan Altima, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 466 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 391 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 26 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 61 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 104 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 90 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 43 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 36 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 16 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 391 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The brake switch on the altima has needed to be replaced three times since new. The first part was replaced in june of 2015 due to the car not starting, and the vehicle not recognizing the brake was depressed (requirement for key less start). Upon dealer inspection, I was charged a very hefty fee for a small part and labor. Part: 25320-ax00c showed to be at fault. At second time, august 2016, the same problems persisted. This time, there was a burning smell.
Car caught on fire completely totaled. It was driven less than 2 miles parked and shut off. Within 15 minutes the car was completely engulfed in flames.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Nissan Altima
- Steering 862 complaints
- Engine 117 complaints
- Air bags 92 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 91 complaints
- Body & structure 90 complaints
- Brakes 49 complaints
- Cruise control 49 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 48 complaints