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1N4AL24E59C••••••2009 Nissan ALTIMA
This build is quieter than most: 7 complaints against 13 for the average 2009 Nissan ALTIMA build.
7on this build
1298on the model
97builds in total
Most reportedSteering 4Visibility/wiper 2Exterior Lighting 1Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringMay 2019
My 2009 nissan altima coupe will not start and is blinking key on dash board, changed battery in remote control, still won't start. The electronic steering colum lock is defective car will not start after changing battery and fuses disconnecting battery and changing a relay fuse
Power TrainApr 2017
Transmission overheats whenever the vehicle is driven for an extended period (1 hour+) in warm weather (80 degrees+). Vehicle immediately loses power, with rpms never reaching above 2000, drastically reducing acceleration and speed. Driving on a highway, this creates a serious…
Visibility/wiperNov 2013
I drive a 2009 nissan ultima over a year ago I noticed something sticky on my dashboard. I had no idea what was happening. I finally realized "my dashboard is melting" I filed a complaint with nissan but because the warranty was up they would not fix my $2,000 dashboard if I…
Exterior LightingSep 2011
1. Dashboard totally melted creating a blinding glare while driving. It is completely sticky to the touch. The glare is so blinding almost hit a pedestrian crossing the street. . The dealership where I purchased the car only offered to replace it at a ridiculous cost I cannot…
SteeringNov 2016
I went to the mall to drop off a painting and my car wouldn't start when I left and was giving me the key indicator so after a 20 second search on google I found that a lot of nissan owners had the same problem as me, which was the steering wheel column not receding to where it…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1N4AL24E59C193504 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.