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
There is a plug under the dash board close to the steering column that comes lose. The car will not start when this happens. This is a common problem with other altima owners. *tr
ODI 10713559
Electrical System
STEERING LOCK - NOT ABLE TO START VEHICLE. *TR
ODI 10706160
Electrical System
Will not start. Lights come on but engine won't start. *tr
ODI 10631189
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
I was trying to start my car and it would not start. The switch which allows the car to know you are pushing the brake did not work (push button ignition). I tried to put my key in the slot to start the car, but the car does not start if the car does not sense the brake is being pushed. This is a huge hazard. Good thing i was not stranded somewhere. I called nissan with no help at all. A search on the internet…
ODI 10649521
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
In the september of 2014, the power door locks stopped working (would not open/close with the use of either the remote or the button on the driver door). At first it was the front and rear passenger doors, but then over the next 1-2 weeks both driver side door locks stopped working as well. The vehicle was not in any accident nor exposed to excessive water/fire/etc around this time. When i had it evaluated at the…
ODI 10712811
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Have had several issues with my 2009 nissan altima. I bought it november 2012. By february 2013, i replaced tires. Was sold a car with incorrect license plates that owed registration fees to dmv. I almost got towed and didn't know why. Between february and november 2013, i replaced brakes, another set of tires, third brake light twice, and battery. May 2014, took it to rogers & rogers dealership for an oil change.…
ODI 10621158
Electrical System
Car will not start.dash display illuminates "no key",which is a "fob" type system which has a start button.this happened multiple times over the past 2 weeks.car left at mike eardman nissan of merritt island ,fl today for replacement of the electronic lock module under the dash.nissan warranty extension for up to 72 months just for this issue,a known problem.not a recall yet. Better not be a "diagnostic" fee for…
ODI 10616597
Electrical System
The car will not start. All electrics work, car and key fob batteries are new, but when you press the start button the car won't start. This 'gimmick' of a key-free vehicle is fundamentally defective and an internet review shows thousands of nissan altima owners having the same problem. Common wisdom says that the anti-theft steering lock is engaging when it should not and the repair cost is @ $1,000. Nissan should…
ODI 10609686
Electrical System · Steering
Car will not start.dash display illuminates "no key",which is a "fob" type system which has a start button.this happened multiple times over the past 2 weeks.car left at nissan of medford,ma today for replacement of the electronic lock module under the dash.nissan extended the warranty for up to 72 months just for this issue,a known problem.not a recall yet.better not be a "diagnostic"fee for this.somebody needs to…
ODI 10615487
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
2009 nissan altima intermittently will not start. Car will only click over and unable to shift car into neutral. Air conditioning and radio work, but when you press on brake to start car nothing happens. Dealers were unable to duplicate problem, but have been got caught out many times when car would not start and had to notify aaa. This is a common problem with many nissan's and it is not covered under any warranty…
ODI 10610804
Electrical System
Car will not start after pressing brake + start button. The steering wheel locks and the brake pedal becomes stiff. Only after trying multiple times will the car actually starts. *tr
ODI 10596719
Electrical System · Engine
Car doors unlocked normally , the dash showed a yellow key light blinking , no response to pushing the ignition button. Car locks and unlocks with the remote . Headlights worked battery was charged full. Exited the door , locked the car , unlocked the car , entered in - held the remote close to the ignition button. The dashboard still showed yellow key light blinking . Pushed ignition button no response. Upon…
ODI 10592490
Electrical System
Three months after installation of a new (dealer provided) battery, the positive terminal and cable had to be replaced due to heavy corrosion. The original car battery failed because of heavy corrosion around the positive terminal as well. The dealer service department said that the harness and cable should have been replaced at the time of battery replacement and do not know why this wasn't recommended. They stated…
ODI 10577121
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. When the contact applied the brake pedal and pushed the ignition button, the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The failure occurred nearly 30 times. An independent mechanic stated that a sensor was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage…
ODI 10615622
Electrical System · Steering
Vehicle would not start. Appeared not to be a battery issue. Vehicle was towed to the dealership where i purchased the car. However, car started and electrical system seemed fine. Subsequently (after a discussion with the service person), it seemed apparent the there was a wheel lock switch assy failure (which is under a formal recall). I was told that the part is severely backordered. I then decided to return in a…
ODI 10616478
Electrical System
The steering lock control unit is jammed and is causing the car not to start. Nissan will not assist with the fix. This is a common and known issue with this vehicle. *tr
ODI 10680658
Electrical System
On the morning of 2/19/14 6:00 am proceeded to start car to use in walking distance. Both remote batteries were changed within 30 days previously by dealer. Every command on remote seem to work except that the car didn't recognize the remote to start the car. There were "no key" symbols on the dash. The car just returned from a hundred mile trip. Thank god it didn't happen then. Missing work, towing charges, big…
ODI 10565224
Electrical System · Steering
When returning to my car after work on february 14th, 2014 the engine would not start using the automatic start intelligent key system in my 2009 nissan altima. Upon doing research, i found this is a highly common issue with the 2009 nissan altima model. There are also various independent petitions and class action suits being filed by individuals who have been affected by the same part malfunction. In fact, the…
ODI 10573253
Electrical System
Replaced battery in fod still want crank says no key. *tr
ODI 10564485
Electrical System · Power Train
I was trying to get to the er and when i went to start my car the word "key" flashed on and the car will not start!!! I have already had to have the transmission replaced at 98k miles..now i am stranded and mathews nissan in clarksville, tn says they will be glad to help for a price. I explained to them it was an emergency and they suggested " i call a friend".. Said they didn't build it and i wasn't paying them for…
ODI 10563882
Electrical System · Steering
This is probably the coldest day we have had in east texas this winter especially when including the windchill factor. I came home at 5:45, parked my car in the garage, and went inside. When my son when to start the car at 9:30, it would not start. It would not recognize his key, he woke me up and we tried mine, it still will not start. We spent the next four hours disconnecting the battery, manually moving the car…
ODI 10563817
Electrical System
This past saturday 2/8/14 at approximately 9pm i ran to the store. After shopping when getting back into my car it would not crank; it's like the car did not recognize the key. Steering wheel was locked, brake was stiff and red key light appeared on dashboard. I tried everything, nothing. I had to call my husband, to come get me. Luckily i didn't go far!! We had the car towed monday morning to the dealership where…
ODI 10564304
Electrical System · Steering
I went to run an errand and when i came back out to my car from the store, it wouldn't start. I found that the "no key" warning light was lit on the dash and the vehicle security warning light would turn on when i tried to start the vehicle. When i pushed the start button, nothing happened, it stayed in the "lock" setting. After trying everything i could think of (with no tools available), including using both keys,…
ODI 10563788
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Trying to start my 2009 nissan altima, it would not start!!! The brakes were almost stuck and the car simply would not start! The lights in the car turned on with out a problem so i know it wasn't the battery, plus i changed it 2 years ago. After reading many many reviews, 2009 nissan altima are having issues with the start button, now i have to pay tow company to take to dealer and pay so much money. Please please…
ODI 10563463
Electrical System
While i was driving my vehicle two alarms were going of on my dash board. I had no clue what either one meant but both include a key type alarm. I was afraid that my car would shut down in the middle of the road thinking i was a burglar. I pulled off to the side of the road, with the vehicle still running, and called a friend to drive behind me while we both had our hazards on. Since then i could only start my…
ODI 10564688