2009 Nissan Altima safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
36
complaints reporting a crash
8
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 19 report injuries (21 people injured, 2 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2009 Nissan Altima vehicles were involved in 181 fatal crashes with 140 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskEquipment · Sep 10, 2010
- Crash riskSuspension · Sep 16, 2009
- Crash riskWheels · Sep 15, 2008