2009 Nissan Altima structure problems
90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2009 Nissan Altima — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the dashboard had started to melt due to sunlight exposure. She also stated that a glare from the melted dashboard would reflect onto the windshield, obstructing her vision while driving. The contact stated that the failure had worsened…”
filed Feb 22, 2022
“The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact noticed that the dashboard was melting, and sticky, and had an abnormal odor. In addition, there was a glare in the front windshield that caused visibility issues while driving. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”
filed Nov 8, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- StructureCampaign 09V006000 · Jan 9, 2009
Related service bulletins
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026
Structure problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 Altima | 2 | 7% |
| 2021 Altima | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Altima | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 Altima | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 Altima | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 Altima | 18 | 5% |
| 2016 Altima | 29 | 5% |
| 2015 Altima | 63 | 7% |
| 2014 Altima | 52 | 5% |
| 2013 Altima | 133 | 6% |
| 2012 Altima | 32 | 8% |
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.