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
Steering lock module failed after i parked.car would not start.car had to be towed.why no recall for this problem.
ODI 10853343
Steering
2009 nissan altima have known issues with their steering columns (escl) being defective. I went to my sons elementary school to pick him up. I turned off the car went in to the school to get him. I came back out to my car and it wouldn't start. Their was a key light that came on that told me it had something to do with the key or the steering column. I waited for my daughter to bring me the other key so that i could…
ODI 10852837
Steering
Approximately 2-2.5 weeks ago an indicator light with a picture of a key and the word "key" appeared on my dash. It stayed on for about an hour that morning but then disappeared. It drove fine however i wanted to make sure i took the appropriate action. I looked online and read about people having problems with the steering column so i contacted the service department at the dealership immediately. The…
ODI 10852541
Electrical System · Steering
My nissan altima would not start. A yellow key shows up on the dash board that prevent it from starting. This problem prevented me from going to work and would cost me over a 1000. Imagine if location my car stop was unsafe with my kids in the car. This unsafe and nissan should cover the cost for their faulty product.
ODI 10852403
Electrical System · Steering
I drove my nissan altima to work as i normally do, parked in the same spot i always park in. No problem at that point. At the end of my work day i got into my vehicle to drive home and it would not start. I noticed an icon showing on the instrument panel, it stated one word: key. I called my husband who brought our spare key to see if that would start the vehicle: no. I left the vehicle parked at my place of work.…
ODI 10852512
Steering
Just found out nissan issued a temporary recall for an extremely common problem with the steering lock control for the push start vehicles. Nissan knew this was a common problem with the 2009-2010 models. Why would they issue a temporary recall but not inform their costumers. I never received a letter and took my vehicle in for service before the recall expired and they didn't inform me either. Luckily, this happen…
ODI 10852283
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tamara recall i'm a nurse and i was dressed and ready for work upon arrival to my car my fob allowed me to unlock my door but whom i got in and attempted to start my car i noticed i couldn't press my breaks they were tight and steering wheel was also locked. I pressed the push to start button but nothing happened i looked at the information center and only noticed a amber key light up and lock light on around the…
ODI 10852599
Steering
2009 NISSAN ALTIMA STEERING LOCK CAR WON'T START
ODI 10851838
Steering
I was in a parking lot, at night, trying to return home, when the vehicle would not start. The ignition switch won't press even though all lights in car worked. A quick search on the internet for symptoms showed its a problem with the electronic steering lock column in the 09 altima that lots & lots of people are facing. Nissan is not offering free replacements for the part. The dealer also told me they get hundreds…
ODI 10851757
Steering
Steering lock mechanism failure 2009 nissan altima
ODI 10851172
Steering
Defective electronic steering column lock is causing disabled push start button. Car is not starting at all.
ODI 10851315
Steering
Steering lock control unit got locked in middle of no where. It's a serious safety concern. Since this is a manufacturing defect nissan should recall 2009 models. It costs me $1065 + $87 towing charges.
ODI 10852033
Steering
My 2009 nissan altima would not start leaving me stranded in a parking lot in new york. I needed to get towed to nj. I was lucky i was lucky i was alone it is a dangerous. Thing to happen and now 1000 dollars to repair even though there are hundreds of complaints
ODI 10850956
Steering
My 2009 nissan altima will not start. Just so happen my car was parked at my house, thanking god i was not stranded out anywhere or worst getting off work late at night. I keep hearing this humming noise when i push the start button but the car won't start. With 3 biopsy patients waiting on my arrival to the clinic, and i'm waiting on a ride to work. I decided to google the issues i was having with my car. I see…
ODI 10850664
Steering
Went on a trip with my 2 granddaughters, on our return the car would not start. A key light pop on the display. I thought my fob battery was bad. Tried with my second key. Still no starting. Had to call my local mechanic and had the car towed back to my house. Learned later on that escl is the problem. There was an extension of the warranty on this issue but nobody notified me of this.
ODI 10852302
Steering
My steering lock failed . I was stuck in the middle of the night at the airport parking lot with my 7 year old and my 3 year old daughters. I had to pay a towning truck to tow me. Witch cost me $560! Later to contact nissan about the warranty and was told it had expired in january! I called in march! I still haven't been able to fix my car the repair is over $1,000! There are so many cases with this same exact…
ODI 10870966
Steering
The key symbol came on and my car wouldn't start . I was stranded for an hour in a parking lot with my toddler before i got help . I had my car towed to nissan and they said my warranty ended in january and that it would cost $1000 . Too many people are having problems with this part . This is dangerous . This could happen anywhere .
ODI 10851501
Steering
My altima recently had a steering lock failure. This is very common and a known issue.
ODI 10850346
Steering
I drove my car to work in the morning, went to crank it when i left work & the car wouldn't crank & the orange/yellowish key was on..the car was in park. I replaced battery in my fbo & didn't work so come to find out it was the electrical steering box. Now i'm fixing to have to spend 1000$ for nissans mess up in this part. It left me stranded & couldn't get home to my family.
ODI 10850311
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2009 nissan altima vin number [xxx] has many safety issues that are not being reported with my vin number. The struts, steering lock box{which i paid 900.00 to repair], abs speed control sensor,engine oil coolant and most of all the cvt transmission have went out on my car and nissan will not help me repair. So i am forced to attempt this last try before joining a class action law suit. I have only had the car 2…
Crash reported
ODI 10893349
Steering
Takada i got stranded on my work my car wouldn't turn on at all had to get it towed home. After i took it to the dealer auto service came to find out its the steering lock assembly i'm being charged 975.00 dollars to get it fix came to find out alot of people ware complaining of this problem theresolution need to be a recall for this parts.
ODI 10860444
Steering
Steering lock was recalled with extended warranty offered for all nissan altima 2009 vehicles. However, our car locked up march 15, 2016, which is after nissan ended the extended warranty. Towed the car to the dealership for a $1,300 repair. Contacted nissan to have them pay, but they denied at all costs.
ODI 10851235
Steering
Intelligent key warning light came on. Went to the store and the car will not start.
ODI 10850498
Engine · Steering
Takata recall steering lock failer, engine will no longer work. Car was parked when it happened. Part defective. Nissan is apparently aware of problem. They should fix part.
ODI 10846203
Body · Engine · Steering
This car leaks water into the drivers side floor, and keeps trapped rain water inside of both panel doors for weeks after it rains. I've already had to get the exhaust manifold leak fixed (which luckily was covered under a recall). Not to mention that i ended up having to go to the er last year for a breathing treatment because fumes were leaking into my cabin via the air conditioning(problem unknown/undiagnosed).…
ODI 10849879