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
On wednesday, february 5th at approximately 7:00pm i tried to start my car (which was parked on my driveway) via push start and a lock and key symbol appeared and my vehicle would not start. I looked up the symbols in my manual and it stated that this was an electrical problem with the start. I called the nissan dealer in my area here in pa and explained what was happening to the car. They told me to have it towed…
ODI 10563247
Electrical System
2009 altima sedan would not recognize my key this morning and the steering wheel was locked up. The anti-theft immobilizer system was engaged and the car was rendered useless. After contact with the dealer, there are many people with similar issues, the part is on back order and "they will contact me the part becomes available and when nissan corporate determines how they are going to handle this problem". Meanwhile…
ODI 10563178
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as the security warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.
ODI 10563829
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
My 2009 nissan altima coupe with 63,200 miles would not start last saturday, 2/1. The steering column was locked, the brakes were locked, and the push to start button would not light up or start the car. The red light for the key was flashing and the car could never be started. My vehicle was towed to leith nissan in cary, nc where service members there said this was a common problem and currently have two other…
ODI 10562918
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the engine would not start. The contact had an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle but he was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000.
ODI 10562649
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While attempting to start the vehicle on it failed to start despite the contact engaging the push to start engine button. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
ODI 10562386
Electrical System
Won't start. Warning indicator lights: 1) nissan intelligent key warning light; 2) security indicator light. Car was at chevy dealership when fault occurred. I paid for towing to nissan dealership. Both dealerships owned by same owner. Told that this is a common known defect in the 2009 altima and parts are hard to get due to many cars having the same problem. I was told that it may take a week or more to get a…
ODI 10562232
Electrical System
Car would not start. Equipped with remote electronic key. Evidently nissan has extended the warranty to cover this, but i was not made aware of it. Lots of complaints on line for same problem. Needs to have a recall. Dangerous from safety standpoint because we are older and it was cold outside, middle of winter. Had to have car towed. Dealer was not aware of problem fix over the phone. *tr
ODI 10561578
Electrical System
Car had been showing the intelligent key warning light for a few days, but just thought the fob needed new battery. About a week later the car wouldn't start and lit up "lock" above the push start button. Tried replacing the battery in the fob, stuck the fob into the little port hole, and nothing. Looked in the manual and it said it could be a malfunction of the electrical steering lock system or the intelligent key…
ODI 10562134
Electrical System · Steering
Car will not start. This model uses the intelligent key system with push button start. The key is actually detected by the vehicle and the steering wheel unlocks. But the start button is not enabled and the car does nothing when trying to start. Lights, electrical and battery tested fine. Towed car to dealership and they found the steering lock module had failed. This is a known problem with this part and was…
ODI 10561960
Electrical System · Steering
Would not start, electronic locking mech malfunction....pregnant wife got stranded without warning in negative degree weather.....safety issue.....not to mention , tow bill, time lost from work, and making arrangements,obtaining,paying for alternate transportation, while the part is currently on back order for going on 2 weeks now......luckily wife was only 30 minutes from home or could have been worse but was still…
ODI 10562654
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Car would not start due to failure of the steering lock device. *tr
ODI 10561437
Electrical System · Steering
Attempted to start car, and received "steering wheel lock" light - despite trying with both fobs (it was not a faulty fob). After half hour of trying, still can not turn car on due to locked steering wheel. Engine won't turn, electrical system will not turn on, and car is stuck. Have yet to contact dealer. *tr
ODI 10560032
Electrical System · Steering
The car is equipped with a "smart" key-locking system as well as a "smart" ignition system. The key for the car is a wireless fob that when around the vehicle will allow the car to be unlocked and started. The key will allow the car to start, when the key is detected inside the vehicle. The issue that arose was due to a malfunctioning part, the part was an: electronic steering column lock. The part failed during a…
ODI 10560272
Electrical System
Drove my car early this am with no problem. When i returned about 3 hours later it would not start. The brake was very hard. The interior lights works, horn, and headlights. However only the key fob indicator and push brake indicator lights in dash. Dealer said it was a bad fob. I had it towed to nissan and the fob was not bad. Now they say it's the main computer. They will not be able to do any more research until…
ODI 10558484
Electrical System · Steering
Got home turned my car off went inside to get gift cards came back outside trying to start my car, but it wouldn't start, all i saw was a yellow key light. Lights worked fine i tried moving the steering wheel and putting in neutral and trying to start but nothing. *tr
ODI 10558432
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
When i got into my car this morning, the steering column was locked up and breaks were hard to push. After trying a few times to start the vehicle, i noticed that the auto-theft must be on. I tried to put the fob in the manual ignition, but the fob got stuck and would not release. After several tries, the fob finally came out. The car still does not start and the auto-theft is still on. The battery is not bad…
ODI 10558423
Electrical System
I went to the supermarket yesterday. When i came out, i was able to unlock my doors and pop the trunk with the remote. My car would not start and the electrical icons appeared on my dashboard. I called aaa and they stated they believe it's an electrical problem. My car lights , horn, windows and doors work i just cannot start my car. *tr
ODI 10556101
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I was driving on the freeway and my car shutdown. I pulled over and tried to restart my car but it would not turn on. *tr
ODI 10555387
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the key fob failed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.
ODI 10554009
Electrical System
When i got into the car there were no lights illuminated on the instrument panel except for the intelligent key and security indicator lights. I attempted to start the car but it would not even start to turn over. I noticed all of the locks and headlights still worked so i knew it was not an electrical issue my 2009 nissan altima would not start due to key error message. After my research come to find out this has…
ODI 10549910
Electrical System
Engine with push button start would not turn over after 3hr stop and a long drive previous to stop. Battery was totally dead, but after repeated attempts to jump start it did turn over. There was no unusual draw on battery during stop either. Stopped at nissan dealer to check the starting system and everything checked out normal. Service tech recalled this problem with my particular year and model, and said a brake…
ODI 10724004
Electrical System · Service Brakes
When i tried to turn on my 2009 altima which is 4 years old and purchased by me new from the dealer, the car would not start. The vehicle starts by depressing the brake while pushing the start switch. After trying several times to start the car, i had the vehicle towed to the dealership. The vehicle was diagnosed with brake switch failure. According the serviced rep at nissan and the tow truck driver, this issue has…
ODI 10547106
Electrical System
Went to start my car after a day of work ...it has the push button start, pushed it, with my foot on the brake the car did not start so i proceeded to follow the instructions in the manual to start the car when their are issues,still could not get the car started so i had it towed to a local nissan dealer.this happened on a saturday they wouldn't be able to look at it till monday to make a long story short the…
ODI 10544048
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
The car failed to start; i see lots of complains where the steering wheel locks in place and so does the brake and the car fails to start. I had the same problem twice already and the dealer told me to replace the key less switch however, the problem continues and i see that the problem was not the key. As i can see others are having similar issues of the car locking in place and the problem is more than just the…
ODI 10541991