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Nissan Altima 2009 Suspension Problems

34 distinct owners reported a suspension problem on the 2009 Nissan Altima - 2% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage34 complaints

34 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

09V358000Reported September 16, 2009 - 26,398 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on September 16, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 26,398 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Steering861Electrical System466Unknown Or Other146Engine118Power Train95Air Bags92
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.