2009 Nissan Altima
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 2,150
- rank #73 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 1
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Steering
- 855 complaints (40%)
- Reported harm
- 55 crashes / 29 injuries
- 2 deaths; 15 fires
2009 Nissan Altima vs 2013 Nissan Altima
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2013 Nissan Altima
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 2,976
- rank #25 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 12
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Air Bags
- 512 complaints (17%)
- Reported harm
- 104 crashes / 92 injuries
- 2 deaths; 19 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
826
2009 Nissan Altima has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
11
2009 Nissan Altima vs 2013 Nissan Altima
Top component overlap
Different families
Steering vs Air Bags
2009 Nissan Altima problem mix
- STEERING 855
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 461
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 146
- ENGINE 107
- POWER TRAIN 91
2013 Nissan Altima problem mix
- AIR BAGS 512
- POWER TRAIN 498
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 418
- SUSPENSION 277
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 240
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2009 Nissan Altima or 2013 Nissan Altima?
2009 Nissan Altima has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (2,150 vs 2,976). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 2009 Nissan Altima is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).