2008 Nissan Altima Steering Problems
- 34
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 34 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 11 records
- steering lock · 8 records
- steering wheel · 7 records
- steering fluid · 6 records
- start yellow · 5 records
- steering column · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I was driving down a dirt road and my car died i tried to start it back up but it wouldn't do anything i can't turn on any lights unlock or lock the car nothing. Shows a light on the dash that looks like the key fob and looked it up and it says that something under the steering column can cause the issues and has a recall
ODI 11256042
Steering
Power steering pressure hose leaking fluid i keep filling fluid using my car daily for my work
ODI 11138863
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Car stopped, would not start, yellow key light on the left dashboard stays on. Car will not start at all
ODI 11067200
Steering
2008 nissan alyima would not start. Car was parked on the street overnight in front of residence as is most nights after being driven during the day to work. The next morning open car door with fob and pushed key ignition button and car would not start. The key symbol popped up on the dash. Tried repeatedly to push button and car refused to start. Had car towed to dealer and dealer stated it was engine column…
ODI 11035329
Steering
Electronic steering lock column has failed on my vehicle. This part is a known issue for 2010 nissan altimas burn 2008 has not been even addressed. This failed part .had left me stranded. The vehicle was stationary when the lock no longer worked. Failed unit had been quoted at $1100 repair cost.
ODI 11014540
Electrical System · Steering
The power start key isnt turning on the car, it allows you to enter the car but the start takes various attempts. The problem seems to be the lock steering feature malfunctions.
ODI 11016305
Steering
I went to another county with my kids to visit my mom and when i tried to leave the car wouldn't start and there was a light in the dashboard that indicated a key in an amber color, i tried giving it a jumpstart to see if that was the problem and changing the battery of the smart key and nothing worked. I ended up having to leave my car parked in the street where my mom lives and spent the night with my mother and…
ODI 11011471
Steering
Push button sometimes works and sometimes don't ,something to do with steering lock module?cannot start engine.
ODI 11030562
Electrical System · Steering
My car was in my driveway when i tried to start it. A yellow light with a key appeared in the upper left corner of the dash. The car wouldn't start. We researched the warning light and tried everything suggested such as disconnecting the battery, disconnecting the negative battery, etc. With no luck. I have to drive to a conference 4 hours away tomorrow and now have no car.
ODI 10882846
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Hola me llamo[xxx] tengoi un nissan altima 2008 cuyo lo comple con 81 millas e cual ah empesado a tener ploblema la pisarra esta deretida completa rajada tiene olor a plastico derretido cuando en la tarde salgo del trabjo tien un olor super fuerte no puedo andarcon mi nina en el auto me dirigi ala nissan y me trataron super mal que pagar 4.000 mil dolares creo que no es justo cuando la culpa es de ellos vi en…
ODI 10825477
Steering
Car suddenly would not start - was stranded and had to call to have it flat bedded to a dealership. I was told the steering lock needed to be replaced. Was provided extended warranty for this part since if a defect, i was two weeks overdue and they would not pay for the work to be completed.
ODI 10788002
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While parked, the vehicle failed to start on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lock mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10894214
Body · Steering · Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard, steering wheel, and shift handle have all melted from heat. The dashboard has become almost liquified, and the glare from the now shiny surface creates a reflection on the windshield, creating a safety hazard. The steering wheel has become gummy, making steering unsafe, and the rubbery material on the shift handle has become gummy, making it difficult to safely shift gears accuarately.
ODI 10876375
Steering
This is the 5th time this has happened in the last 4 weeks and each time i have been left stranded. The escl - electronic steering column lock has failed. My car unlocks/locks properly with the key fob, aux electrical works fine, headlights, radio ect.. However the brake will not depress and the steering wheel is locked not allowing me to start my vehicle leaving me stranded. This is bs! I am very upsetnissan should…
ODI 10695480
Electrical System · Steering
Went to a smoke shop went back out and my car wouldn't start.. My key yellow logo on dash is on so i'm positive it steering lock seen a lot of complaints about this and this should be recalled!!!! *tr
ODI 10668129
Electrical System · Steering
I parked my 2008 nissan altima 3.5se at my door took groceries inside and went back to park my car,and it would not start i could go thru the different modes of the push button start but the car would not start. I get it towed to nissan and the tell me my electronic steering column lock has gone bad they also tell me they have a recall on the same part on the 2009 models. Price tag to fix the e.s.c.l $800 this is so…
ODI 10628271
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Steering
I parked my 2008 nissan altima 3.5 se in front of my house took groceries into the house i return to the car and it would not start. The key symbol was on. I can without pressing the brake change modes just wont start. *tr
ODI 10621865
Steering
The vehicle cut off and would not start back up. *js
ODI 10585422
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Had the oil changed at dealership. Upon driving back home the car would not start. I received the yellow key light on the dash and could not depress the brake pedal or start the car. I attempted to put in a new battery to the intelligent key and also jumpstart the vehicle. Still would not start. Nothing warns you of this issue and glad that i was not driving the vehicle when this happened or part failed. On the…
ODI 10583853
Steering
I took my car to wash and suddenly for no reason i just heard a noise right after that my reset tire pressure light came on for no reason, then the cruise control light came on and set was flashing, i tried to cancel it but it wouldn't then luckily i should say when i got home my ac just turned off and wouldn't turn back on then i turned the car off and when i tried to start it wouldn't start then the yellow key…
ODI 10535070
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
I drove my car yesterday without any incidents. I have noticed this "key" symbol on dash warning light indicating i needed to insert the key into the car in order to start the car for the past several months. There is no diagnostic code and i was told by the dealership at nissan that it was just indicating low battery on the key remote (even tho i just replaced the battery in november). I went to start my car this…
ODI 10519855
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the push-to-start system malfunctioned and the vehicle could not be started. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact ran an independent diagnostic test, which determined that there was a defect in the steering column, which needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised to take…
ODI 10510853
Electrical System · Steering
I had only one issue with my 08 altima. The car would occasionally not recognize either of the key-fobs for what seemed like no reason. It did not seem to matter what time of day, temp., or weather. I even replaced the batteries of the key-fobs and the cars battery as well. (which was suggested as the first try to remedy this problem). On may 3, 2013 with about 66,000 miles or so (still a baby as far as car mileage…
Crash reported
ODI 10511342
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the engine was running but the vehicle would not move. The contact mentioned that the failure was experienced once before. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that this was a known issue because of the belts that were used in the transmission. The dealer also stated that the steering lock needed to be replaced. The current mileage and…
ODI 10504153
Steering
Backing up in a parking lot, i heard a loud pop and found that i could not steer the vehicle. I brought the car to a local mechanic who had to replace the power steering rack. *tr
ODI 10499595