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
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing but was not repaired. The contact did not know the cause of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
ODI 10490203
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the key-less entry system failed and the vehicle could not be started. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed. The failure was located at the steering lock system and the contact was advised that the key-less computer needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 10490127
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Our altima has failed to recognize our intelligent keys and will not start. The doors will lock and unlock. The alarm will sound and the trunk will open but the car will not start. I'm being told this is due to a faulty steering lock mechanism that has been recalled in some nissan models but not the altima. The part itself is $500 and the labor will take it to almost $1000 or more. This is completely absurd. What…
ODI 10488922
Electrical System · Steering
On a recent cold morning i got into my 2009 nissan altima, at 7:00 am and drove son to school. Came home and parked vehicle. Got back in car at 3:00 pm and car would not start. The car had been fine that morning. Push start would not get out of "lock" position. Headlights, inside lights, brake lights all worked. Steering wheel was not locked. Would not get out of "park". Battery was tested and not the problem. Fuses…
ODI 10489188
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
After our first real freeze of the winter (low 20's), the car was locked up for no reason. Pressing the push button ignition, inserting the fob into the key holder, nothing will start the car. The brake pedal is heavy, no lights comes up on the instrument panel and the steering wheel is totally locked out. Had to get the altima towed into a local dealership and come to find out it's a steering wheel lock out control…
ODI 10488680
Electrical System · Steering
When i entered my car i noticed that the push brake light wasn't on like it normally is for the intelligent key start. I pushed down on the brake and it felt very stiff. A yellow key light kept flashing and everytime i would try and start the car it would stay in lock and wouldn't even try to start. I didn't hear the ignition, nothing. I tried to check the battery, i used a different key, i put the key in the slot…
ODI 10487771
Electrical System · Steering
Without any warning my 2009 nissan altima would not start. I could not depress the brake in order to start the car. The car recognized the intelligent key was inside the car, i could lock/unlock the doors and trunk, dome lights worked. Basically i was stranded. I contacted the dealer i purchased car from (whom are not familiar with nissan vehicles) and an extended warranty, they had me troubleshoot. I called lock &…
ODI 10487352
Electrical System · Steering
After work my wife's car would not start. The intelligent key warning light was on but the push button was non responsive even with the fob in the key fob slot. We had the vehicle towed to the dealer and was told it the steering lock control unit had gone bad and is preventing the ignition swith from working. This part should be recalled by nissan since it prevents starting the car leaving you stranded.
ODI 10487315
Electrical System
Car will not start,turn over,or do anything. Im a girl and was 70 miles from home stranded in middle of no where had no cell service and was stuck there for 2 hours. Thankfully i flagged someone down to get a ride into town where i was able to use a phone and get car towed home. *tr
ODI 10488918
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Upon attempting to start the car, ignition would not change from "lock" to "acc" or "on". Intelligent key warning lamp was lit steady on dash. Steering wheel column was not locked. All power and other functions worked (lights, door locks, etc). Battery is fine. Independent testing found steering lock control module part 48700-9n00b faulty. Similar/same part on nissan gtrs was recalled, part number 48700-jf00a or…
ODI 10487396
Electrical System · Steering
Went out to start car in the am to leave for work and car wouldnt start. All electrics however still did,. Steering wheel was locked i couldnt get it out of park. Tried to jump it. That didnt work eitther. So we replaced the battery. That didnt work. Still wouldnt start. Dealer came and towed it to the dealership today. Said its the steering lock assembly going bad. I need it replaced. Its not covered under…
ODI 10486221
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
2009 nissan altima coupe was in parking lot and would not start. The intelligent key warning light was on dash. Had car towed to dealer. They advised steering lock control unit (part #48700-9n00b) was bad. This is a common problem on '09 altimas as well as 370z. Dealer offered 10% discount and advised $600 total. I called nissan customer care and escalated to regional office. This is a real safety issue because who…
ODI 10486212
Electrical System · Steering
Steering lock unit malfunctioned. Car would not start. *tr
ODI 10487521
Electrical System · Engine
Car will not start. The ikey light and the "red key" security light come on. The ikey opens the door locks, trunk. Holding the unlock key down resulted in the windows rolling down. Could not get the widows to go back up. Disconnecting the battery for 10 minutes, replacing the battery in the key fob, using either key did not work. Towed car to the dealer for diagnostics. *tr
ODI 10483987
Electrical System · Steering
This morning was very cold. I warmed my car up, went to vote. When i left the poll, i get to my car and it won't start, says that there is no fob in the car. The red security light is flashing. So i put the fob in the "doghouse" that is supposed to work as a back up method.. Nothing.. Still won't start.. Disconnected the battery, reconnected and tried again.. Nothing. Did all my research to find many many page so…
ODI 10483532
Electrical System · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Steering
My car it would not start. There was absolutely no activation of the ignition system. After following all trouble shooting advice in the car's manual, i towed the car to dealer where they stated an open circuit in steering control unit is not telling the control unit that the steering wheel is unlocked and ready to start. The steering lock control unit (part# 487009n00b) needed to be replaced. This is all part of…
ODI 10482796
Electrical System · Steering
09 nissan altima just over 44k miles the steering wheel lock malfunctioned. No lights on dashboard, brake pedal very stiff, the vehicle will recognize that the key is inside and outside and is inserted at the location on the left side on driver and is able to lock and unlock but it will not start at all. Towed to dealer and as i am over my 36k warranty but not over the 3 year warranty i had to pay over $800 to fix…
ODI 10479283
Electrical System
Failure of car battery 18,730 miles i noted a strong smell of rotten eggs a few months ago and found that the positive post on the battery had considerable corrosion. I cleaned it off as best i could and hoped that would solve the problem. The smell of rotten eggs has continued and the corrosion returned and even more. It would appear that the positive post is no longer sealed into the battery. The battery is no…
ODI 10477475
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Brake lights not lighting & push to start not working at times. Nissan said this is a known issue with the brake light switch & sub harness. After investigating the issue on the internet i found numerous reports of this problem. When the switch fails you are not aware of your brake lights not working. *tr
ODI 10476959
Electrical System
Entered vehicle, stepped on the brake pedal, yellow "step on brake pedal" lit up, pushed start button, the "acc" lit, and it went to "start" and nothing happened! All the dash lights turned on but no starter engagement or noise. I tried it several times and nothing happened. I called aaa for a tow. When tow truck driver came, i got into the car and it started! I went to the dealer and a cracked battery was found and…
ODI 10489539
Electrical System · Steering
I drove my 09 altima to the mall parked it, an hour later i tried turning it on and it wouldn't start. No crank, and it wouldn't even go to acc. I tried jump starting it and even change out the battery but no luck. *tr
ODI 10458094
Electrical System · Steering
2009, nissan altima 2.5s. Would not start, yellow illuminating key in left hand corner. Towed to dealership said could be one of 3 things. I told him i looked online and it was the steering wheel lock mechanism. He called me the next day and confirmed the problem. Cost would be 900 which included a freight fee of 50.67. First time ever for a shipping fee at a car dealership. Mileage is 60,149. *tr
ODI 10500952
Electrical System · Steering
My 2009 nissan altima would not start. Vehicle is equipped with factory intelligent key starting system ,and the intelligent key warning light would blink on the dash.had vehicle towed to nearest nissan dealer. A faulty steering lock control unit (part #48700-9n00b) needed to be replaced. This is becoming a common issue with 2008-2009 nissan altima's and other nissan vehicles produced in those years. A recall should…
ODI 10449224
Electrical System · Wheels
Tpms light blinks for a while and then stays on. The first incident happened at 33022 miles and again at 52033. It appears that the tpms sensor batteries are defective causing the system to be unreliable. *tr
ODI 10493655
Electrical System
2009 nissan altima 2.5s was backed into in a parking lot, low speed collision, minor damage to rear bumper. A few days after this incident, when trying to start car with keyless ignition system, it took nearly 30 minutes to start. It is required that the brakes be depressed to start car, but when pushing on brakes, the brake lights do not turn on, and when ignition button is pushed it only turns on the accessories,…
ODI 10413064