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 brake switch on the altima has needed to be replaced three times since new. The first part was replaced in june of 2015 due to the car not starting, and the vehicle not recognizing the brake was depressed (requirement for key less start). Upon dealer inspection, i was charged a very hefty fee for a small part and labor. Part: 25320-ax00c showed to be at fault. At second time, august 2016, the same problems…
Fire reported
ODI 10893317
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The key failure and security warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering lock mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.
ODI 10892371
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that ignition key failed to turn to the on position, the vehicle failed to start, and an unknown key symbol illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the diagnosis was unavailable. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10888176
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Issue: unintended acceleration conditions: 2pm/clear/parking lot while making u-turn to the right, brakes did not respond. Stepped again on brakes, more firmly, but did not slow car which continued to roll slowly forward about 7 mph. Suddenly, loud revving, car continued forward roll. Immediately, added left foot to brake, pressing with full weight. No response. About 2-3 second after revving/hard braking, the car…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10893866
Electrical System
Electronic ignition wont start the car will not recognize the key. My friend had same issue cost him almost 1000k to repair the car. They told him that a common issue all cars have because its one manufacture who makes this key start
ODI 10882695
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that after pressing the push to start button, the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the passenger side air bag warning light flickered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 09/06/16*lj updated 09/08/16.*jb
ODI 10884752
Electrical System · Steering
I was parked in the driveway at a relatives, had to move my vehicle from the driveway to the streets. When i came back out to start my vehicle to go home six hours later, it would not start. I contacted triple a, they wasn't successful getting my vehicle started, so i had the vehicle towed to pep boys which was unsuccessful, then i had the vehicle towed to the dealership.
ODI 10874937
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
My 2009 nissan altima had a defective steering lock that caused me to be stranded alone late at night on june 10, 2016 - not able to start my car. My car had to be towed to a dealer the next day. This is a very dangerous situation to be in because i had no warning that this was going to happen and this time it was not too cold. I was able to use my cellphone to call a friend to help. I had to get a ride back to my…
ODI 10875667
Electrical System
My 2009 nissan ultima was parked in my work parking lot and would not start keyless entry pad mount function and had the lock steering gave me problems and it would not start i felt endangered because everyone at work left and i was all alone waiting for a tow truck.
ODI 10873544
Electrical System · Steering
Drove to work on 6-4-2016. Went out to move my car and it wouldn't start. Lights were working, alarm was working but car would not start. I noticed a tiny key emblem on the dash that i had never seen before, come to find out it is the steering lock which there was a recall on. Called nissan dealership to fix it and was told the recall expired in july 2015 and it would cost me approximately $900 to fix. I cannot…
ODI 10873623
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as the key warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic steering column lock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,918.
ODI 10872154
Electrical System · Steering
Electronic steering column lock is defective and will not allow the car to start leaving me stranded with my family without any other way or form of starting my car. Nissan will not respond or fix the issue due to expired warranty with only 80k on the car.
ODI 10872338
Electrical System · Steering
Steering lock malfunction and now i'm unable to start my car. Nissan knows about this and hasn't recalled and now my warranty is over and i have to pay $900 to get it fixed
ODI 10871520
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While attempting to restart the vehicle, it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the manufacturer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel sensor lock malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 147,000. The vin was unknown.
ODI 10870611
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
Passenger occupant sensor has failed. The amber passenger occupant dashboard light always remains on. This means that even with the seat occupied by an appropriate sized adult, the light says the occupant is not being 'sensed'. Also, the control panel above the steering wheel has a red flashing airbag light. The nissan dealership says the error code indicates a failure in the passenger seat occupant airbag sensor.…
ODI 10872634
Electrical System · Steering
Takata recall. My complaint is regarding the 2009 nissan altima steering lock failure. My lock failure occurred on 05-22-16. I returned home after a day of spending time with some friends. I parked my car and later that evening, i decided to go to the store. Once i got in the car, i couldn't start it. The brake was really hard to push and yellow key light illuminated from my dashboard. The fob would allow me to…
ODI 10870462
Electrical System
The electronic steering column lock failed after my son had parked his car at a convenience store. This left my son in a dangerous situation with no access to a functioning car in a neighborhood that i do not consider to be safe. The resolution was to call and wait for a tow truck to have the vehicle brought to the dealer where the issues was repaired. It is my understanding that this escl issue is a know problem…
ODI 10871419
Electrical System · Steering
Steering wheel lock causing the car to stall completely.
ODI 10883471
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Not too long ago my car would not start in several ocassions i had my children with me ages 4 & 7 in the heat stranded because my car would not recognize my key... I have contacted nissan consumers affairs at one point their was a recall but has expire in 2015 ..now its june 2016 and my car just started doing this i made 1yr with my pre owned car still makin payments not once was i notified about this recall..i just…
ODI 10873111
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I own a 2009 nissan altima on may 16, 2016 i arrived home at 10:30 i parked the car in my drive way turned the car off an went inside my house. I prepared my dad's lunch and went back inside the vehicle when i attempted to start the car it would no longer start the a red car light with key was blinking and a orange key as well my windows are rolled down and won't roll up and its been raining please help i called…
ODI 10870213
Electrical System
Steering lock failed stranding me with a non starting car 190 miles from home with a toddler with no heat or ac.... It is a common nissan failure and nissan will not assist
ODI 10865304
Electrical System
Steering lock mechanism failed causing my wife to be stranded. This problem is effecting thousands of other owners of 2009 nissan altimas. There needs to be a recall on this part.
ODI 10863673
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. When attempting to start the vehicle, it was unable to start. The "push to start" did not start the engine and the steering failed. The failure was included in an extended warranty; however, the contact was not sure if the vehicle would still be covered. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10862837
Electrical System
The car will not start. There is a yellow key light on the dash and a red car light that blinks. The battery in the key is fine and opens the car doors and locks them ok. I got into the car this morning and it will not start.
ODI 10862720
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
The escl wheel lock will not release to let the vehicle start
ODI 10861101