Used 2009 Nissan Altima Consumer Reviews
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ABSOLUTE SCAM
Emilia, 08/25/2018
2009 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
Much like other Nissan CVT owners, the transmission is HORRIBLE!!!! DO NOT GET THIS NISSAN, OR ANY SIMILAR. Bought this Nissan when it was at 170,000 miles, however, previous owner replaced with new transmission at 119,000 (at Nissan dealership... I have the receipt for it). After only a few weeks of driving it, the car was already making weird noises, and gears were not shifting correctly. TWO TIMES: I was driving on the highway, and car just stopped accelarating. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. NO TRANSMISSION SHOULD GIVE OUT AFTER A LITTLE OVER 50,000 ADDED MILES!!!! And yes, I did take it to the same dealership that replaced the transmission, and was told that nothing could be done. Horrible customer service. This car is so much maintence, and EXTREMELY UNRELIABLE. DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME, STRESS, AND MONEY.
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CRAPPIEST Car I ever owned
giorgos2, 04/22/2011
2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2009 Altima in March 2009. It is by far the CRAPPIEST car I ever owned (among 10+ cars). Extremely noisy cabin, gas-alcoholic, rides uncomfortably, issues with transmission, touchy brakes, cheaply-made interior, seals already weathered, very noisy while accelerating, etc, etc. ... and not to mention the much higher insurance-premiums Nissan owners have to pay for such a piece of crap. CVT is totally worthless - it truly subtracts any little value this vehicle has. The only positive attribute I can talk about is the style of the car, and outside shape/contours, which were quite a big factor in choosing it - I still think it has a great look (as most Nissans do).
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lissysmom02, 04/02/2010
2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought brand new. I think that the overall appearance of the vehicle is sharp. I do however have some issues. The engine noise in the cabin is quite loud. I also have condensation in my rear brake lights and when addressed with the dealer, they told me that was normal. Had to have the rotors resurfaced already at 11,400 miles (I've had it less than a year.) The CVT transmission seems to lag and not shift fast enough. It also feels like it can't get out of its own way sometimes. My Mazda 3 was faster and way more fun! The Altima is nice but not really fun to drive and the steering is weird, I always feel like I am correcting it.
Worst car ever owned
hrl227, 02/25/2011
2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
Bought 2009 Altima brand new in Nov 2009. Engine extemly loud, the rear brakes are so loud. I only have 11,000 miles on it. The engine sounds like it is going to drop to the ground at any moment. The passenger chair makes a virbrating sound. Just an awful new car. I regret buying this piece of crap. I can't wait to go back to Honda.
I felt it is for Older people 45+
Sam Hourani, 05/13/2010
2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
When i first bought it i was thrilled with the looks of the car especially the black (the best color on an Altima) and loved the Bluetooth system, start button and the intel. key system and so on. but thinking i got a sporty car every-time i see this car on the street i see a 45+ person driving it(with all due respect). now i reached 10,500 km and want to sell it for this reason mostly. i thought it was a sporty car but i was wrong.