2009 Nissan Altima Electrical System Problems
- 433
- 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 433 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering lock · 35 records
- steering column · 28 records
- steering wheel · 27 records
- electronic steering · 25 records
- column lock · 24 records
- extended warranty · 17 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 180 |
| 30–60k mi | 86 |
| 100–150k mi | 78 |
| 1–30k mi | 21 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Steering
I went to start my car and an amber light with a key came on my dashboard. My car would not start. The car had to be towed to a nissan dealership where it was determined it was a malfunction of the escl(electronic steering column lock). The repair cost me 893.90. There was an extended warranty on this so nissan new it was a problem. The warranty ended 3 months ago. Nissan will not pay for the repair. This is my 4th…
ODI 10712713
Electrical System · Steering
My car wouldn't start after work and couldn't figure out what was wrong, until i searched the internet for some help, and found that this is a known problem with altima's from 2009 2010. I contacted corporate nissan, who informed me that the warranty expired two months ago, exactly, and i would have to have it diagnosed by a nissan before they consider covering faulty parts. My car was towed to the nissan repair,…
ODI 10706322
Electrical System · Steering
My car wouldn't start after leaving work, couldn't figure out what was wrong, until i did a google search. I contacted corporate nissan, who informed me that the warranty expired two months ago, exactly, and i would have to have it diagnosed by a nissan repair before they consider covering faulty parts. I had my car towed to the nissan repair, who confirmed that the power steering lock was faulty and needed to be…
ODI 10706309
Electrical System
I was at the storage unit cleaning it out when i came out and the car would lock and unlock, but the brake was hard to push down, and with you pushed the start button it will not come out of the lock position. The car will not crank up at all. *tr
ODI 10705159
Electrical System · Steering
I went to start my car to go to work and the ignition locked and the car would not start. Needless to say i was late for work because of this incident and had to rely on someone else for a ride. I called the dealer ship and they explained to me that the steering lock probably failed on the car. I had to have the car towed to bowser. I got a called today confirming it was steering lock failure and that it would cost…
ODI 10703207
Electrical System · Steering
I drove to pick up my daughter from the babysitter and i parked my car alongside the curb. It was less than 10 min and we went to the car and it would not start. I performed my usual routine when starting it...insert key in slot...press foot down on brake...then press the ignition start button and it still would not start. I tried the same routine a second time only to no avail. Finally on the third time...my…
ODI 10700916
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact attempted to use the spare key to start the vehicle; however, it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the steering lock module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 83,902.
ODI 10704917
Electrical System · Steering
I had no electrical service in the vehicle at all, the ignition would not turn on the steering wheel was locked. *tr
ODI 10701748
Electrical System · Steering
I finished work late at night during a snowstorm, only to find that my car would not start and i had to get a tow. Nissan later explained that the cause was a defective electronic steering column lock (escl) unit. Because this malfunction occurred a few months after the 6 year extended warranty, in addition to waiting hours for a tow truck in a snowstorm, i was then forced to pay $1000 to fix nissan's defective part.
ODI 10731027
Electrical System
My daughter, age 24, stopped by a local walgreens after working as a personal trainer. It was late evening and the temperature was 15 degrees. She went to start her car (push button start) and it wouldn't start. She waited for 2 hours before someone could come help. This is an issue nissan is well aware of and has admitted is due to a "manufacturing irregularity". It's not a matter of if the part will fail but when…
ODI 10691978
Electrical System
Airbags light for both passenger and drivers side came on indicating that they will not deploy. *tr
ODI 10706168
Electrical System · Steering
Electronic steering column lock (escl) failed while car was parked. This could certainly be a safety issue if it occurred late at night or in a dangerous area. The dealer said there was a short in this. Could this have caused a fire? Could they have fixed the short without charging me $993.65 because it was 3 months past the 6 year extended warranty? Car has only 26466 miles on it. The starting mechanism which…
ODI 10692727
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While parking the vehicle, the theft system locked without warning and prevented the vehicle from starting. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the theft system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,690.
ODI 10691176
Electrical System · Steering
On a very cold day (o degrees f), the steering lock control unit failed and car could not be started. Car needed to be towed to dealership and the steering lock control unit replaced at a total cost of $1106.98. *tr
ODI 10689773
Electrical System · Steering
Just finished a 13 hour shift at work when i went out to my car to head home. The key fob opened the doors but would not allow the ignition to start. I had the car towed to the dealership and they told me it was a steering wheel lock failure, which nissan is well aware of. I spoke with two dealerships which told me this is indeed a chronic issue. I submitted a claim to nissan consumer affairs which they denied since…
ODI 10693934
Electrical System
After moving my car to shovel snow, i parked it. I came out 2 hours later and the car would not start. Electronic key worked, interior lights worked, horn worked, alarm worked but it would not start. I pressed the start button and nothing. We tried to jump start it thinking the battery might be a little weak but nothing!!! Now after 2 days of research and missed work the problem is in the lock steering column. I now…
ODI 10684201
Electrical System
Went out this morning, started my car, drove it to the supermarket, came out and the car won?t start. According to the intelligent key warning light information in the manual, it says i have to contact the dealer. Looking at other posts here and other sites, this is a known problem that nissan doesn't recognize as a recall problem. I just hope i don?t get ripped off too much for the repair. *tr
ODI 10683608
Electrical System
Went out to start car, and would not start. Key fob allows me to open and lock car, but i am unable to get my car started. I am being told that this is a common issue for the 2009 altimas, what with the steering column locking, and not being able to start. Nissan has been aware of this problem, and still no recall. I will have to pay to have this vehicle towed, and possibly have to pay over $1000.00 to have…
ODI 10682691
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the engine stalled and the vehicle failed to start with the push to start button function. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the starter, the fuel line, and the steering column were replaced, but failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring…
ODI 10682088
Electrical System · Steering
After stopping at the store my car no longer would start. I live in texas where it is hot, this is a danger to be stuck and no way to fix it. The key light popped on. Apparently after research it is noted nissan is aware of the electronic steering lock problem. If there are so many issues why not recall the part instead of leaving motorist stranded. If the part malfunctions there is no way to move the car. I'm not…
ODI 10714914
Electrical System · Steering
The electronic steering column lock suddenly failed, resulting in the inability to start the car. I had to tow the car to the dealership to find out that the issue is out of warranty and would cost be $900+. After researching the issue, i found thousands of similar experiences with the 2009 altima and it is clear that nissan is well aware of this issue and they have not issued a recall. I was stranded, away from…
ODI 10683291
Electrical System
The steering wheel lock is defective in cold weather for a number of the 2009 altima. I had no warning or idea this was an issue until i was stranded with my car not starting due to a known issue with the cars. Nissan will not pay for the repair as i am 3 months outside the extended warranty. This issues is very troublesome as you can not use the car, it has become a pile of scrap. This needs to be a recalled by…
ODI 10680887
Electrical System · Steering
Drove car to gas station and after filling with gas car would no longer start. Car did not recognize key fob. The steering lock is broken and requires $800.00 to repair. Spoke with tow truck driver who took car to dealer and they tow a lot of these to the shop each week with the same problem. Incident is not isolated. *tr
ODI 10678867
Electrical System
Drove car to store. Leaving the store and started to start the car. The car would not start. It had a key light indicator on the dash board and a lock notice on the ignition switch. The car was completely locked down. The car has a keyless entry. The batteries were good in the vehicle and the font. Had to call a tow truck and take to the dealership. Very big inconvenience as wife uses the vehicle to go to work. *tr
ODI 10678762
Electrical System · Steering
Car won't start due to the electronic steering column lock being defective. *tr
ODI 10676620