2009 Nissan Altima Unknown Or Other Problems
- 123
- 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 123 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering lock · 32 records
- steering wheel · 18 records
- steering column · 17 records
- column lock · 17 records
- electronic steering · 16 records
- extended warranty · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 28 |
| 100–150k mi | 27 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Unknown Or Other
My 2009 nissan altima had its steering column lock malfunction and left my wife stranded in a blizzard. She went to work, was going to head home for the day and the car wouldn't start. So i started the process, check the batteries in both the car and the key fob. As it turns out from researching the problem that it's a steering column lock failure. This is a very common problem with 2009 and 2010 altimas. Nissan has…
ODI 10824249
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Parked my car in a store parking lot. When i returned my car failed to start with a failure to recognize my key fob. I replaced the fob battery still won't start. It was getting dark i had to leave my car in the parking lot. Returned the next day. Nothing will start my car. When online to see that this is a common problem with my car. I had my car towed to the dealership. Was told the extended warranty had expired…
ODI 10821964
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Went to get gas vehicle wouldn't start. Called dealer and concluded electronic steering lock was defective causing car not to start. Had car towed to dealer since car out of extended warranty had to pay $933 to dealer for repair. This problem is quite common and had it fixed in a short time. This needs to be a recall. Herba nissan of johnstown ny completed repair.
ODI 10819098
Unknown Or Other
Melting dashboard. Makes it very hard to see. Also the cracking and peeling may be effecting the airbag functions.
ODI 10908241
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Merry christmas nissan! Thanks for making it a memorable one. I drove to a relatives home the day after christmas. The car was parked on a city street. When i went to leave, the car would not start or do anything. A yellow key symbol appeared. The car would not start, nothing was happening. The brake was very stiff. No ability to shift. No radio or dash lights would work. I had to have the vehicle towed to a local…
ODI 10816659
Unknown Or Other
Was out of town. Got into car. Would not start. Change battery in key fob. Still would not start. Researched on internet. Very common well known issue all over the internet. Exact same issue. People stranded. I called the dealership. They knew exactly what is was 100%. Said i had to have it towed in so i did. Estimate for electric steering wheel lock was $1400. I got a second opinion from another nissan dealership…
ODI 10811822
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I was leaving work as i approach my vehicle which was parked in the secured lot; i used my smart key to unlock the door in which it did. And when i entered my vehicle it did not start. The indicator on the dash was showing representation of no key in the vehicle but my key could still lock & unlock the doors. I proceeded to change the battery to my smart key 3x and to no avail did that fix my situation.
ODI 10809987
Unknown Or Other
Push to start cars are not starting. It must be towed to the dealership where replaced a faulty break switch and now have to replace itelligent key system. In both cases the car will not turn over and must be towed back to the dealership as they are the only ones who can repair the car.
ODI 10808602
Unknown Or Other
Our 2009 nissan altima sl experienced a steering lock failure leaving my wife stranded with two young children in the car. The car was not able to turn on or even shift into neutral. Nissan is aware of the problem but would not do anything about it. Repair costs were nearly $1000.
ODI 10808859
Unknown Or Other
Electronic steering column lock malfunction. Parked vehicle in the driveway, came out an hour later and the vehicle will not start. A yellow key light and a red vehicle light with a key symbol inside are the only things on the dash that will appear. Brake pedal is hard and the push to start will not work.
ODI 10808581
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
My family and i were stranded in the middle of the night last week for several hours for my car to be towed cause the engine would not start and jump start the battery did not work. After towed it home and research / diagnostic, found out that it is a well know that the steering lock box is defective. However, calling nissan dealer about it and will not make the recall on the part. My car just die after 5 years. 3…
ODI 10809326
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall-thanksgiving eve stranded with a key/keyfob unable to start car on lock. November 2015-cincinnati, oh (highland/ridge) parking lot i thought it was the key fob not working. Had a kind women take me to a store to purchase and / replace my 2032 battery within key fob. Still did not work. Read the manual several times including contacting the dealership to assist in working through any unknown issues that…
ODI 10807112
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
2009 nissan altima would not start. Dealer said that it was an issue with the steering lock mechanism being stuck. Went to nissan usa's website and saw that a lot of people were having this issue, and it has been talked about all over the internet. So many complaints about this very issue that it looks like nissan extended a warranty covering the cost to fix the problem if this happened to your vehicle. The caveat,…
ODI 10788077
Unknown Or Other
Nissan will not honor a recall on my vehicle for the steering lock due to the fact that the extension for the recall has ended even though it end on 02/04/2015 of this year and it is now october 2015 and was never notified of the recall. They should be held responsible for any and all recalls on there brand even after the end dates.
ODI 10786729
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Car deesn't start, it is because of faulty steering lock system. Nissan extended warranty on this part but didn't do recall. It has happend to many people and yesterday i was stranded and my car wouldn't start. The repair is costly and nissan is not paying for it.
ODI 10785278
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
There was a malfunction with the electronic steering column lock. I went to start my car and it would not start. The electronic steering column lock needed to be replaced.
ODI 10788017
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
The electronic steering column lock issue is prevalent in nissan altima model year 2009-2010 and nissan has failed to take responsibility for this known issue. I experienced the issue conveniently outside of nissan's "extended warranty claim period" and as a result i am stuck with a $1000 repair that i have taken full financial burden from. This was a known issue that should have been fixed by nissan under a recall…
ODI 10787981
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall. My 2009 nissan altima has suspension problem might be the struts not exactly sure what it could be. Reading the press release by nthsa explained that 2009-2010 nissan altima and maxima has suspension or struts recall that was built out of spec and explained the feel of drive and i experience the same exact feeling that was described in the press release. The car seems like it slides and seems shaky…
ODI 10811215
Unknown Or Other
Dashboard is sticky and melting causing a glare across windshield making it difficult to see when driving.
ODI 10789956
Steering · Unknown Or Other
I got in my car fine this morning with my key fob, but the key light was on when i got inside. When i pushed the break to push the button trying to start my car it would not turn on. The light stayed on lock. The steering wont budge and the break is locked. My car is in park and the wheels are straight.
ODI 10764488
Body · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
I have 2009 nissan altima and it has a very sticky, shiny dashboard. Some part of the dashboard is so shiny that it creates a glare on windshield during daytime when it is sunny outside and makes it very difficult to see the other cars, pedestrians etc.during driving. This a huge safety concern and should be take care of by nissan asap.
ODI 11032130
Unknown Or Other
Dashboard has a sticky residue that continues to worsen. The glare from the sticky residue reduces visibility.
ODI 10911179
Steering · Unknown Or Other
I had stopped at the grocery store and went to get back in my car and it would not start, it would not even recognize the key. My key fob would unlock, lock & pop my trunk but my car acted like it wouldn't accept my key fob. My steering wheel was not locked & it has been towed and sat overnight & its still not locked, my electronic steering wheel lock has gone out on my car & with all the research i have done i…
ODI 10747774
Unknown Or Other
On a 3 hour trip, the altima lost speed. Current speed was 75-80 mph, dropped to 60 mph on the hwy. Transmission fluid check to be good and no warning lights or anything happen. Car lost power/speed on a small incline and this has happen on several occasions doing a road trip. This should be a recall
ODI 10732610
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Car could not be started and had to be towed to a nissan deal where they charged me $900.00 to fix. This is a defective part, electronic steering column lock, that nissan knows about. They extended the warranty for this part and have it listed on the nissanassist.com website. It is specific to the 2009 altima and maxima. They refused to help with cost in anyway because the warranty expired 2 months prior...even…
ODI 10731589