2009 Nissan Altima Steering Problems
- 807
- 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 807 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering lock · 45 records
- steering wheel · 43 records
- steering column · 19 records
- wheel lock · 19 records
- electronic steering · 14 records
- column lock · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 309 |
| 100–150k mi | 164 |
| 30–60k mi | 149 |
| 1–30k mi | 29 |
| 150–400k mi | 24 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after being operated and turned off. In addition, the steering wheel was extremely difficult to move. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel lock failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10895065
Steering · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. After starting the vehicle, the ignition switch warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The technician stated that the electrical steering lock system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10894151
Steering
They got it do something with this problem that had happen to everybody that own a 09 altima, steering lock is really expensive tp fix it.
ODI 10893776
Steering
On my way home my intelligent key light came on. I was thinking that i had to change the battery in my remote.. Once i did that, nothing changed. I continued to drive my car. The next day i drove to work. When i got off my car wouldn't start and the key light was on again!! I looked it up and it's the escl going bad!
ODI 10894873
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
My 2009 nissan altima is currently having issues with the defects in the electronic steering column lock (escl). The car just cut off on me as i was parking in a parking spot. Luckily i was able to force the gear in park. It disabled the push-button ignition on my car and locked my steering column. So, i was stranded! This is big safety issue because my car could've just continued to roll if i couldn't get it into…
ODI 10893174
Steering
My intelligent key warning system is going out and also my steering lock system has gone out and the dealership tells me that the part has been extended warranty on it yet i have not been notified of that one now i have to replace the part myself financially
ODI 10893829
Power Train · Steering
The steering column recall was repaired, but warranty was off. Had to pay out of pocket. Automatic transmission stopped and recall on it was off. Automobile was in motion when it slowed to a crawl on the highway
ODI 10953696
Steering
The steering will not lock in place therefore the car will not start.
ODI 10891915
Steering
Drove my car like i normally do. I park. Return to my car and it would not start. The red key warning light was flashing could not turn the wheel. Nothing happened when i put my foot on the brake and push the start button. My steering column lock malfunctioned. My car is in the shop. I've been told that this has happened a lot with 2009 nissan altimas. There was an extended warranty for this but my extended warranty…
ODI 10889104
Steering · Unknown Or Other
I was out handling business all day friday and later that evening i had to make my last stop. I went into the store and when i came out my care had no power and my steering wheel wouldn't move. The key indicator light was on, but i still had no idea of how i would get my car started.. I called my husband because it was late and getting dark out (very dangerous). I had to go the whole weekend and week without a car…
ODI 10892975
Steering
The electronic steering lock fails and locks the steering-wheel. The car fails to start again. I am worry this will lock while driving. Is unreliable. Repair cost goes up to thousand dollars.
ODI 10886267
Steering
Steering lock becomes stuck (will not allow car to be started). This happens for seemingly no reason. Many others have complained as well. Only option is to have the vehicle towed and have the steering lock replaced. Nissan issued a warranty extension of 3 years which expired in january 2016. However, there is no reason that this should happen and no reason that the fix should not be covered infinitely. Could have…
ODI 10886159
Steering
I parked my car in my driveway after coming home from the gym. About 45 min i left out to go to work. I tried to start my car and it would not come on. My push to start button locked light appeared and a picture of the steering wheel and brakes with arrows pointing in both directions. I called roadside assistance, they could not help...i had my car towed over to pep boys they stated it was nothing they can do and…
ODI 10887658
Steering
Common problem from all nissan 2009 owners.... Steering wheel lock has failed. This is obviously a manufacture defect and the safety point is that it can go out at anytime and leave my wife stranded in places she should not have to worry
ODI 10885471
Steering
Takata recall i am emailing with hopes that nissan will issue a recall for the 2009 nissan altima's steering lock failure. The warranty on this part was extended, but i didn't have any issues until after the warranty expired. I don't understand how a company can acknowledge that a part is defective and not issue a recall. I had to discover this issue at the end of my work day in 100 degree weather. It is not fair to…
ODI 10894424
Steering
Electronic steering lock sensor fail unable to start car or lock or start. Fortunately had just park vehicle.. On city street
ODI 10883993
Steering
Steering lock failure. The car had an extended warranty on this part but nissan refuses to pay to have it replaced because the warranty expired last year. My car is unusable due to the high cost to replace this part. (1000.00) nissan should be required to recall this part and cover the cost since it is a defect on their part. The car was stationary when this happened. It just wouldn't start back up.
ODI 10897181
Steering
Left me stranded in 98 degree heat. Had to have the car towed only to find out only the dealership could determine the problem. Towed it to the dealer. Found out it was a steering lock issue that happens to most 2009 and 2010 altima's. Nissan had issued an extended warranty, knowing it was an issue, but not a recall. Unfortunately, the extended warranty expired before my car had the problem. I've contacted nissan…
ODI 10888424
Steering
Steering lock column failure. Just outside of the supposed extended warranty. Called nissan took a week to hear back said they would not cover repairs. About a $1000 to replace!
ODI 10892938
Engine · Steering
2009 nissan altima will not start they said it was the steering lock control unit that needs replaced. $1,100. Nissan knew of the issue and extended the warranty only until 2015. If there was an issue why was i never told about it. I would have had them replace it a long time ago. We should have been told and they should cover the cost!
ODI 10883072
Steering
Takata recall my steering is locking and won't let me turn on the car it was stationary. Had to have it towed. Needs to be recalled again and fixed for everyone.
ODI 10882400
Steering
I went to start my2009 nissan altima car that was parked in front of my door and it did not start, the doors would lock and unlock but it would not start it was in the lock position . I had my car towed to the dealership and was told that the electrical tech found that the steering lock failed. It is vey expensive to fix. It will cost me around a $1,000.oo to have it fix. I spoke with the custome service rep with…
ODI 10881395
Steering
Car would not start at all and it was discovered that it was a failure of the steering lock mechanism. A part that nissan has knowingly extended the warranty on multiple times.
ODI 10881861
Steering · Unknown Or Other
I have a defective steering lock which won't allow the car to start. There was no warning and for my general safety and use of my car, this problem needs to be resolved by nissan motor inc.
ODI 10876601
Steering
Steering lock malfunction!! Got stranded in the arizona heat because escl malfunctioned!!! Nissan altima 2009 wouldn't start, had to get it towed to auto shop to be told it's a steering lock malfunction!! Nissan knows about this but hasn't done anything about it!!!! I'm dissatisfy with nissan
ODI 10875022