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 keyless ignition failed to start after numerous attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10760050
Electrical System
Steering lock assembly failure left us completely stranded. We returned to our car and the start button did nothing. After researching the problem, i was able to return with a hammer and after striking the interlock several times, it started working. The only permanent repair for this is to pay the dealer $1,000 to replace the module. This is a safety issue because it could leave my wife stranded randomly at anytime…
ODI 10779177
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. After opening the door with the key fob, the vehicle failed to start as the key warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the electronic steering column lock was damaged and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
ODI 10748805
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the steering lock mechanism failed and the driver was unable to start the engine. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who indicated that the steering lock mechanism would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…
ODI 10750230
Electrical System · Steering
On 8/3/2015 i went to the grocery store drove my car perfectly well. When i was ready to go home my car would not start. My steering wheel was locked. I had to call a tow truck since the dealership was closed. Next day i call nissan since i saw so many postings about this issue opened a claim, and they told me i would have to take the car to get a diagnosis from the dealership and call them back with the findings,…
ODI 10747966
Electrical System
The anti-theft light is on and the car is not recognizing the key. Now i can't start the car and it was parked somewhere not as safe as should be. There are plenty of complaints on this issue with no recall. The problem lies in the steering lock control unit. They are charging me over a thousand dollars to fix!
ODI 10760030
Electrical System · Steering
Steering lock does not disengage and the car does not start, something wrong with electronic control unit.
ODI 10745544
Electrical System · Steering
My 2009 nissan altima has been failing to start daily since 07/13/2015. It takes me 20-30 minutes to get car started. Key fobs appear operational. While pressing the break & push button to start the car, the radio comes on but the car doesn't start. It makes a clicking sound & won't do anything. I have to wait a few minutes & retry several times before starting.
ODI 10734682
Electrical System · Engine
Car would not start and had to be towed to nissan dealer to have faulty steering lock mechanism replaced for $1100.00. And of course outside warranty period all out of pocket expense on a issue that should have been taken care of by nissan as this is obviously a manufacture issue and bad parts out in car, this same issue has happened to thousands of other 2009 nissan altima owners.
ODI 10734089
Electrical System · Steering
The electronic steering column lock failed - the car would not start. This is a well documented and widespread, major defect issue with 2009 altima models.this apparent defect is well documented on internet forums. The car needs to be towed to a dealer, and a new steering column lock installed. Approximate cost $1,000. The problem is very widespread. Nissan extended the warranty on this part only to 6-years. My…
ODI 10733533
Electrical System · Steering
Drove car to work everything ran fine. Went on break and got in car it would not crank. The indicator light appeared( yellow keyless light) on the left side. Looked it up in my car manual and it says steering electrical problem call nissan. So now im stuck without a car and i am still making car payments. This sucks. I've been reading other comments about issue. It seems that this has happened a lot. Supposedly…
ODI 10732553
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My car was not starting. It was indicated as no key. I called nissan customer care. They told that my cars warrenty expired on march 2015. My cars first registration date is november 2009. I have heared that the ecsl of nissan altima is having 6 years of warrenty. But i am told by the nissan authorised dealer - pinnacle nissan scotsdate phoenix that my warrenty expired. My car have not completed its 6 year and i am…
ODI 10745132
Electrical System · Steering
Truly cant believe nissan consumer affairs, on 6/30/2015, my electric steering column lock went out. I called consumer affairs on 6/30/2015, to see if its part of this extended warranty, ( which i found out though google), rep explain mine expired on 6/3/2015, and i needed to tow it to dealership. Which i did, and found out that was the problem, so i called back on 6/30/2015, and ask since it was less than a month…
ODI 10731715
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Got into my car & it would not crank. Brakes were pressed & stayed in lock position. After turning the steering wheel back & forth it started.
ODI 10726125
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Car could not be started and had to be towed to a nissan deal where they charged me $900.00 to fix. This is a defective part, electronic steering column lock, that nissan knows about. They extended the warranty for this part and have it listed on the nissanassist.com website. It is specific to the 2009 altima and maxima. They refused to help with cost in anyway because the warranty expired 2 months prior...even…
ODI 10731589
Electrical System
My car will not start. It is a push to start system and the nothing happens when i attempt to start my car. Turns out that i have a defective steer lock switch and this is a very common issue in the 2009 nissan altima. This is a safety concern and should be recalled.
ODI 10725118
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the security indicator warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10724224
Electrical System
Car will not start and battery is fine. Appears to be a known defect with 2009-2010 altima related to the steering lock sensor and happens just out of warranty. Apparently because it is not deemed a "safety issue" the nhtsa is not mandating a recall. However, this is a safety issue as my dog and niece were locked in the car and we could not open it because this defect shut down the entire electronic system. Make…
ODI 10717108
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Steering column locked and has to be replaced. Car will not turn on at all. Had to get it towed to dealership where they are trying to slam me with a $1100 repair bill. Car was bought in feb 2009, and extended warranty for said specific part ended feb 2015.
ODI 10716590
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the key light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.
ODI 10715693
Electrical System
Got out of vehicle to run in to the store, got back in the vehicle and it would not start.
ODI 10715335
Electrical System
Electronic steering column lock failure. Engine would not turn over and electronic key warning light (yellow) lit. Car would not start and left stranded. Resorted to rapping on the escl box mounted under the steering column which works with varying degrees of success. Nissan is aware of the issue and extended the warranty of the part but, to the best of my knowledge, never attempted to contact or notify owners of…
ODI 10716207
Electrical System · Steering
On may 1, 2015 my vehicle would not start. I had to have the car towed to a nissan dealer. My 2009 nissan altima's electronic steering column lock (escl) system failed 4 months after the warranty extension expired.this is a known issue that according to nissan "happening to only a small number of vehicles". If the number is so miniscule then why not issue a recall?? I cannot imagine what i would be dealing with if i…
ODI 10714532
Electrical System · Steering
I have a 2009 nissan altima. Apparently nissan is fully aware of the issues that the electric steering column lock is having. Nissan chose to extend the warranty instead of recall the part. Knowing that the majority of the effected altima owners would fall outside that warranty. Of course now my steering column has malfunctioned even though nissan states that this would not be an issue for majority of car owners.…
ODI 10713724
Electrical System
Driver side door lock stop functioning with the remote keyless entry fob. This is the only door that stopped working all the other doors function as intended. I believe it is a malfunction of the lock regulator. *tr
ODI 10712823