By jmayor88 on 04/15/13 10:13 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Review
I bought this car used at 40k miles, history was good. I have driven it for 50k miles (so at 90k now). Since I have purchased it, there have been 3 major failures, and also a recall that turned out to be nothing. The first major failure was the exhaust manifold cracking and needing to be replaced. An exhaust manifold should never crack that early, and the exhaust shop told me he has seen a lot of Altimas with this problem. Second major problem was the Electronic Steering Column Lock. This failure caused me to be stranded, as the car would not start.
As of two days ago the final major failure occurred. Dealer is saying it is a rod bearing! STAY AWAY - much better options out there.
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By nick131 on 10/15/12 14:47 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Review
Terrible transmission, brakes have to be changed every six months, worse car is snow...
Do you want more reasons to stay away from this piece of junk called Altima? i got blue tooth and leather seats in my altima but who cares for these options when the car transmission failed on the first year of ownership... This car was the worse purchase i have ever made
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By nick131 on 10/08/12 17:24 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Review
I bought this car after was told it is sporty to drive. It might be sporty for old folks. The engine is loud as a jet taking of every-time you accelerate.
My main issue with the car is highway driving. After driving on highway for more than two hours and then you decide to get off an exit for gas or a quick break, the car won't move. It has done that to me every time i had come to a stop after highway driving. It is very dangerous because the car won't move at all while the gear is on D and gas pedal pressed all the way down to the floor.
Dealer wants to replace transmission.
The second thing is this car is the worse vehicle for winter driving, especially in snow.
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By kgordo26 on 06/28/12 19:34 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Review
After reading several of the reviews, I'm pretty surprised. I've had mine for 2 yrs. I have 60k miles on it & have put nothing into it but oil changes & a set of snow tires. I agree with the review about poor handling in winter, but have not had a single problem since buying 2 front snow tires. Before badmouthing the car, check your tread. I also love the CVT. It is designed to be smoother & it is. As for engine noise, its a 4 cyl people, they're all louder. Also, I'm still on my first set of brakes all around with about 25% left. A lot of the complaints are differing preferences, not quality issues. Do research before you buy! Don't badmouth the quality bc you made a poor personal choice!
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By dannyry on 06/17/12 21:05 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Review
I'm going on my 3rd set of brakes in 2 years. Front brakes I should say. I've owned various cars through my life, drive mostly highway miles, and regularly check my brake fluid. I can't say I recommend this or the refresh model based on this. It's getting a little costly to say the least. I've owned a prior altima to this and had no issues, and drove in the city at the time.
If you search it, it's a common problem which has not been issued a recall, so I guess it's not as known or common as it needs to be for a recall. I can without a doubt say this is my last altima, and I will always wait 2-3 years after the refresh and do proper diligence prior to buying a car.
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By evelynt1 on 04/22/12 15:08 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Review
I have had a pretty fair experice with my Nissan Altima but a major dissapointment in this car is that when there is a problem with the vehicle the dealership seems unavailbale to fix it. I live in a rural area where bugs are prominent and it seems that my car as well as others around mine are extremly suscepitable to bugs being into the tail lights. They are very unsightly and nearly immpossibe to get out. When i contacted the dealer they told me that if the problem was not water they were not responsible for fixing my inconvience. I went to the nissan service area to see what I could do about this and they informed me that I would have to pay $500 each for new tail lights.
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By arilling1 on 03/16/12 15:04 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Review
As posted in separate message, my 2009 Altima has stability problems in winter and weighted conditions.
Aside from this, it is rather decent car but the fear to drive in winter out-weighs any benefit.
I would recommend not to buy due to safety concern.
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By george6464 on 12/29/11 04:32 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2009 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Review
the altima 2009 is okay but one major pain: the remote key set. the horn button is awkwardly place that whenever the keys are in my pocket, the pad will often touch pocket contents or plain body and sound the alarm when I don't need it. I have to hold it all the time. can the next key pad be modified to ensure the alarm part is lower than other keys and cannot accidentally be triggered.
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By mykegee723 on 10/30/11 00:53 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Review
when i got this car it was awesome. then all of a sudden going about 30 mph car would shake and my mileage decreased from combined city and highway 25 to 19 mph. i repeatedly took it in and nothing wrong was found. although dealership felt the shaking right away. they couldnt fix it. repeatedly took it in.
all of a sudden a service bulliten came out that this is the way the car is supposed to drive.
b s. i say. i contacted nissan usa and tried to reason with them. and they told me yea thats the way it is. i am a car audio installer for more than 8 yrs, and i have worked on many nissan altimas like mine. they all drove great.. obviously there is something wrong. i trade piece o crap in.
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By medinamv on 10/22/11 17:27 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2009 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Review
I have owned about 9 brand new nissan 10 used ones. from 1979 till 2009
5/pick-ups /3-200sx 5-altimas (2 have 200k onthem) 3/240sx and yes even my toys 2001 Skyline/2001 silvia S15 bluetop (stationed in Japanand now in the states with daddy) plus 3 sentras. never any problems at all!BUT!
my 09 Altima 2.5s is the biggest dissappointment ever/ engine replaced at 30k for Knocking/ wears tires on rear evry 20k but alignment shows it is fine. now tranny at 59k and engine noise is back. real loud in mornings like oil is not getting up to top end. I am going to trade in ASAP on A Hyundai or VW Passat asap! I have owned my last Nissan.
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