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
The car didn't want to start. It was parked at my house and i tried to start it wouldn't. *tr
ODI 10625907
Electrical System · Steering
Nissan north america has sent me a letter informing me that our vehicle is equipped with a electronic steering column lock (escl) unit that locks the steering wheel when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is turned off to help prevent theft. On some vehicles, due to a (manufacturing irregularity) that has since been corrected, the escl may malfunction after the vehicle is locked and could prevent the engine from…
ODI 10512572
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the anti-theft system engaged erroneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering lock mechanism was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and…
ODI 10511451
Electrical System
My vehicle was starting and driving appropriately all day until around 5pm on april 24 2013, when i entered my vehicle to drive it was not responsive. It did cycle from acc to on but would not start. All electrical was working with no warning lights of any kind being displayed. I purchased new batteries and replaced them in both of the key remotes, this did not solve the problem. After repeated attempts of starting…
ODI 10509865
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
After arriving home, i parked my car and went into the house. When i attempted to re-enter my car approximately 1 hour later, i pressed the brake and pushed the start button as i have done since purchasing my car approx. 4 months ago. The car would not start. The push brake sign was still illuminated and the steering wheel would not move. The brake was very hard. I left the car alone and said i would try again in…
ODI 10509421
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving various speeds he pulled to the side of the road for personal health issues. The contact attempted to restart the push-button start but the engine failed to operate. The gear lever was shifted into neutral in order for the contact to coast to a safe location. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10509145
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the push button ignition would not start the vehicle. The contact spoke with the dealer and was told that the intelligent key was locked and it would not allow the vehicle to start. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 93,000. *tr
ODI 10509239
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the electronic key light illuminated and the push to start button failed to function. The contact was unable to start the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 36,000. Updated 5/7/13 *cn updated 05/22/2013 *js
ODI 10504356
Electrical System · Steering
Include my 2009 altima 2.5sl to the growing list of steering column electrical short problems. I too had just turned off the car and 20 minutes later returned to find it would not start. Brake felt depressed when i first put my foot on it. Pushed the button and nothing happened. Tried the key in the dash slot, and nothing. Called dealer, he told me to try and jump start with cables and that didn't work. Had to have…
ODI 10504585
Electrical System · Steering
Drove my car to location, turned car off, returned to car 5 minutes later would not start. Thought it was battery, fuse, or dead key fob battery. Called dealership service manager stated other people have had same issue. He instructed me to turn steering wheel and push ignition button...didn't work. On my dash panel i noticed the key light symbol was lit up, when i tried to start car with the keyfob that didn't work…
ODI 10503212
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
On 3/13/2013 i drove my vehicle to work at approximately 8:55am and parked everything in car was fully operational and functioned properly. At 6:30pm i approached my vehicle unlocked the door using my key fob, entered the vehicle and proceeded to press the ignition button and nothing happens. After switching on the headlights and noticing no power issues i noticed a flashing indicator light in the dash that said no…
ODI 10503065
Electrical System · Steering
Drove car to work. After work went out to vehicle and it would not start. After extensive research learned this has happen to many nissan altima owners. There is no warning. Once the car is turned off the steering lock control unit has been failing leaving people stranded - i am one of them. The part can only be purchased at a nissan dealer. The cost is $1000.00. No warning. The safety issue is i live in mn. We have…
ODI 10502575
Electrical System · Steering
The electronic steering control lock malfunctioned and would not allow me to turn the vehicle off. A certified mechanic had to pull the fuel pump fuse to stop the engine. Dangerous. Could not start the vehicle after shut down. Nearly $1000.00 in repairs. *tr
ODI 10505750
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the steering lock failed and would not allow the contact tom move the steering wheel to start the vehicle. In addition, the anti-theft system engaged erroneously. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering lock unit malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but…
ODI 10501438
Electrical System
After i was finished working i got in my car to go home. I put my foot on the brake and pushed the start button. Nothing happened. I saw an icon of a key in the upper left hand corner of the dash. I took out my owners manual to see what that meant. I read that the remote battery might need to be replaced. I went into the home depot where i work and bought new batteries. I replaced the battery but now i was getting a…
ODI 10500708
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the ignition warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10500528
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Parked can in front of store and attmpted to start it but it would not start. Yellow "key missing" light comes on but it won't start. Key battery is new, car battery is new, won't jump start. Car is dead. Turns out to be the steering lock mechanism. Only 57, 000 miles and this is only one of many issues we have had with this car. New battery (2) new brake switch new alternator new a/c pump new front rotor. *tr
ODI 10499777
Electrical System · Steering
Car will not start and is illuminating the yellow key symbol. Had to have it towed to the dealership and they diagnosed it as a failing electronic steering lock control board. They told me that the part is around $500 and with labor the total is $950. Furthermore, the part is on back order and they do not know when the part will be available. They indicated possibly two weeks. Was also told that this is an issue…
ODI 10499720
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Had stopped to get breakfast. Locked my car and upon returning unlocked the car and tried to start vehicle with no success. There was no response from my car. When the tow truck arrived i then learned that the brakes were stiff and steering wheel did not want to turn. We had it towed to nissan dealer. After leaving it there i did some investigating online about potential problems. Was shocked to see how many people…
ODI 10500711
Electrical System · Steering
Electronic steering lock control board - car will not start and is illuminating the yellow key symbol. Had to have it towed to the dealership and they diagnosed it as a failing electronic steering lock control board. They told me that the part is around $500 and with labor the total is $779. Was told it has been happening a lot with this model and mileage. My car is less than 4 years old so i should not have to…
ODI 10499751
Electrical System · Steering
I purchased this used 2009 nissan altima from a dealer in my local town. When i bought the vehicle it had around 36-38,000 miles on it (can't remember at this time). Had the vehicle for a little over a year, i do regular maintenance on it and have had no problems. I drive this vehicle approx 100 miles a week, and when i went to leave work the other day the vehicle wouldn't turn on. The intelligence key battery was…
ODI 10499491
Electrical System · Steering
When my daughter went out to start the vehicle,the security system for the steering column lock/unlock would not allow the car to be started due to it saying that the steering column was locked when it actually wasn't.this seems to be a very common problem in all of the 2008-2009 nissan altimas.it has been at the nissan dealership for 5 days now,and they are telling me it will be another 5 days before they can get…
ODI 10499748
Electrical System · Steering
Car was driving perfectly fine, parked at a friend's house for 2 hours and then got in it to leave and it wouldn't start. The key warning light was on, and the lights on the dash indicated that the key was not in the car even though it was in the ignition hole. After speaking with the technician, it is the steering lock mechanism and needs to be replaced. My issue is that there was no warning at all, it was below 30…
ODI 10498462
Electrical System · Steering
Leaving work to go to lunch and my altima wont start. Push button start not responding and will not move from lock position. Changed the battery to my car along with battery for key. Still nothing. After doing research on the internet i found that my problem is the steering lock control module, which seems to be a big problem for several other people as well. My brother was able to locate the steering control module…
ODI 10498467
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
The key warning light appeared on the dash; replaced batteries in both of the keys and the warning light disappeared. One week later, with no additional problems or warning, i parked the car to go to a doctor appointment and when i returned less than 1 hour later, i was able to get into the car, but the brake would not depress, the steering wheel would not lock, and the car would not start. Car will not go into…
ODI 10498434