2009 Nissan Altima vs 2009 Nissan Versa
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Nissan Altima | 2009 Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,547 | 503 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 117 | 96 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 36 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–34 | 27–29 |
| Median reported mileage | 80,000 mi | 64,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 859 | 28 |
| Electrical System | 466 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 91 | 179 |
| Suspension | 33 | 182 |
| Engine | 107 | 18 |
| Power Train | 95 | 20 |
| Structure | 90 | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 49 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 483 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 229 | 0 |
| Stalling | 58 | 15 |
| Airbag warning light | 34 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 7 |
2009 Nissan Altima
2009 Nissan Versa
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.