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Creak, rattle, and roll.
Viper145, 06/16/2020
2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Can’t believe car is rated 4 out of 13. We have 125,000 miles and are on our third transmission. All three have been replaced under warranty and third one makes just as much noise as first two did and should probably be replaced but first we have to replace the front wheel bearings, again! The wheel bearing noise wouldn’t be so noticeable if you could play the radio but half the time the radio display is blank and radio doesn’t work and since the A/C blows cold air into the cabin in its own schedule half the time you have to drive with the windows down which also, luckily, helps to drown out the wheel bearing and transmission noise. The nice thing with the windows down and the fresh breeze blowing through the car you can pretend you’re at the beach in stop and go traffic with all the water that sloshes around in the front passenger side door. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this car!
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2009 Altima Hybrid--disappointed
msginny, 01/20/2014
2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I really wanted to like this car. Even though it wasn't originally sold in the Midwest where I live, I had a dealer get one for me back in 2010. Over the weekend, my car stranded me with the infamous steering column issue. I couldn't get it started in the Mall parking lot...no prior warning lights, etc. Upon trying to start it, the red "key" light came on. Today they fixed it under the "extended warranty" which should've been a recall. The dealer did tell me the parts aren't always in stock, and some customers had to wait a month for a part and repair. Bad job, Nissan. The romance is over, and I'm kicking you to the curb.
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Enough Is Enough
Had Enough, 08/03/2010
2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Had the car for about six months with less than 3000 miles. Car refused to start. Took it to the dealer who told me there was nothing wrong. Same thing happened the following week. My garage guy told me it was the brake switch and is a common problem with Nissan and there may be a recall. Nissan service department either didn't know or refused to admit there was a problem. They also told me the battery was low which was ridiculous after such a short time. Agrees with what others have said about battery drain. They replaced the switch and the battery. I'm waiting to see what happens now. Bottom line is stay away. The electronic ignition stinks and the car's electronics drain the battery.
Bad transmission, bad brakes, noisy engine
nick131, 10/15/2012
2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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
Glad I bought it
shelbydog9, 08/01/2014
2009 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2009 Nissan Altima new. I was looking for a new car and went to a local car show, where they had many cars of the type I was looking for (sedans). IÂm 6Â5Â tall, my first concern was whether I fit or not. Either not enough head room or not enough leg room eliminated 90% of the cars. Price range, basic features, comfort narrowed it down to this car. I chose the bigger engine for more control and better handling. I have almost 60,000 miles on it now and I still love the car. I did have a problem with the front windshield cracking within the first month; they replaced it without any problem. This car has been well worth my investment.