2009 Altima
- 9
- on the market
- $6,666
- median ask
- $19,900
- from (MSRP)
- 19
- trims




| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5→ 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT) | $19,900 | 7 | $6,666 | −$13,234 | 1N4AL21E9 |
| 2.5 S→ 2.5 S 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl 6M) | $21,750 | 1 | $5,999 | −$15,751 | 1N4AL24E9 |
| 4dr Sdn I4 Man 2.5 S→ Nissan Altima | $23,198 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.5 S→ Nissan Altima | $24,498 | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5 SE→ 3.5 SE 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 6M) | $25,680 | 1 | $6,759 | −$18,921 | 1N4BL21E9 |
| 2dr Cpe I4 Man 2.5 S→ Nissan Altima | $26,598 | — | — | — | — |
| Base→ 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | $26,650 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn V6 CVT 3.5 S→ Nissan Altima | $27,698 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Cpe I4 CVT 2.5 S→ Nissan Altima | $27,898 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn V6 Man 3.5 SE→ Nissan Altima | $29,998 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Cpe V6 Man 3.5 SE→ Nissan Altima | $30,398 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn V6 CVT 3.5 SE→ Nissan Altima | $31,298 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Cpe V6 CVT 3.5 SE→ Nissan Altima | $31,698 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn I4 eCVT Hybrid→ Nissan Altima | $32,998 | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5 V6 (270 Hp)→ 3.5 V6 (270 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 (177 Hp) CVT→ 2.5 (177 Hp) CVT | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 V6 (177 Hp)→ 2.5 V6 (177 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5 (270 Hp)→ 3.5 (270 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 (177 Hp)→ 2.5 (177 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
10V401000 · 7,948 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS. THE UPPER FRONT STRUT INSULATORS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT INSULATOR TO CRACK.
IF THE STRUT INSULATOR IS CRACKED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT ROD TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION, WHICH COULD AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FRONT STRUT INSULATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261).
09V358000 · 26,398 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles, the metal upper strut insulators may have been manufactured incorrectly and, as a result, could fail. In the worse case this could allow the strut rod to come out of its mounting position, adversely affecting vehicle handling. This could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the front strut insulators.
2009263 · 2,276 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
NISSAN IS RECALLING 225 MY 2009 ALTIMA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION WELD ON THE DOOR ASSEMBLY.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN BROUGHT BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIPS AND REMEDIED AT THE FACTORY. NO VEHICLES HAD BEEN RETAILED.
09V006000 · 225 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
NISSAN IS RECALLING 3,403 MY 2009 ALTIMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH ALLOY WHEELS. SOME THESE WHEELS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD CAUSE ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE LUG NUTS ATTACHING THE WHEEL TO THE VEHICLE TO BECOME LOOSE.
IF THE LUG NUTS BECOME LOOSE, IT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF IT IS EQUIPPED WITH ONE OF THE AFFECTED WHEELS. IF IT IS, THE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW ONES THAT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
08V464000 · 3,403 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer