2009 Nissan Altima service brakes, hydraulic problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2009 Nissan Altima — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Parked can in front of store and attmpted to start it but it would not start. Yellow "key missing" light comes on but it won't start. Key battery is new, car battery is new, won't jump start. Car is dead. Turns out to be the steering lock mechanism. Only 57, 000 miles and this is only one of many…”
filed Feb 23, 2013
“Brake warning light comes on and off while driving. Some loss of brake fluid with no apparent leaks. Suspect master cylinder leaking into vacuum booster, just as many other altima owners are experiencing. Vehicle is out of warranty now, and I don't want to buy another master cylinder out-of-pocket…”
filed Feb 17, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Altima | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 Altima | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 Altima | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Altima | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Altima | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Altima | 4 | 0% |
| 2012 Altima | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Altima | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 Altima | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 Altima | 57 | 6% |
| 2007 Altima | 57 | 12% |
| 2006 Altima | 16 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.