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 failed. Had to replace it at bommorito nissan. $1180.00. It was only 3 months out of extended warranty. Since the part was defective i feel the parts and labor should have been covered. I want to be paid for cost .i was never notified of problem. I'm the second owner.
ODI 10822527
Steering
STEERING LOCK FAILURE, CAR WILL NOT START!
ODI 10821972
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the push to start failed to operate and start the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic steering lock column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10823495
Steering · Unknown Or Other
My 2009 nissan altima had its steering column lock malfunction and left my wife stranded in a blizzard. She went to work, was going to head home for the day and the car wouldn't start. So i started the process, check the batteries in both the car and the key fob. As it turns out from researching the problem that it's a steering column lock failure. This is a very common problem with 2009 and 2010 altimas. Nissan has…
ODI 10824249
Steering
Tried to start the vehicle to run errands and the vehicle would not start. I noticed the the key light on the dash board was on. (had never happen before) after some research i found out that a steering wheel lock failure was a common problem on this make and model.
ODI 10821797
Steering
On january 19th at 6:00pm i attempted to leave work and my car would not start. I called a tow truck and jump would not help. I had to call a tow truck to tow my car home. The next day on january 20th, i had the car towed to my local nissan dealership, nissan of union city. I had the diagnostic test run and it was determined that the steering lock no longer worked. My nissan rep advised that this issue with the…
ODI 10823617
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Parked my car in a store parking lot. When i returned my car failed to start with a failure to recognize my key fob. I replaced the fob battery still won't start. It was getting dark i had to leave my car in the parking lot. Returned the next day. Nothing will start my car. When online to see that this is a common problem with my car. I had my car towed to the dealership. Was told the extended warranty had expired…
ODI 10821964
Steering
Started the vehicle at home and drove to the store, approximately 5 miles away. After shopping less than 30 minutes, went to start the vehicle and it would not start. The little key light went on so went back into the store to buy a battery for the remote as some people reported that as the problem. Replaced the battery and the vehicle still would not start. Called the local nissan dealer, they said it sounded like…
ODI 10822805
Steering
Yesterday, after driving to lunch, my car would not start after it was parked for apps. 1 hour. There was no warning that there was any sort of malfunction about to happen. It was not recognizing my key fob inside or outside of the manual slot. The steering wheel locked up, the breaks wouldn't depress, nothing had it towed to the dealer to the tune of $125. Then had the dealer run diagnostics at $75. Only to find…
ODI 10821086
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
NO STAR. STEERING LOCK BLOQUED
ODI 10851790
Steering
Car was parked so my spouse could run an errand. When he went to start up the car, the engine wouldn't turn over and the steering didn't work at all. The car could not be driven. It had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the steering lock module needed to be replaced and that it was a recurring problem in some nissans that had been addressed in more recent year models. It cost $961.33 to fix!!! The…
ODI 10888143
Steering
Daughter used car to go to work, pick my son and fourtunately did not have evening classes. When she went to visit friend the car would not start,and it is freezing outside. Lucky she was home. 3 nissians we have purchased over 10 years. Very dissapointed about no recall, considering all the complaints i see posted..no more nissians for me..
ODI 10819552
Steering
My car started just fine when leaving my house, i drove it to a gas station, parked at the pump, turned off engine and filled up my tank. Upon restarting my vehicle, the engine never turned over, car will not start, or recognize key fob. My steering wheel locked up and the red car icon with a key inside of it was blinking "security device icon" as well as the orange "no key" warning lit up on console. Even after…
ODI 10819135
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Went to get gas vehicle wouldn't start. Called dealer and concluded electronic steering lock was defective causing car not to start. Had car towed to dealer since car out of extended warranty had to pay $933 to dealer for repair. This problem is quite common and had it fixed in a short time. This needs to be a recall. Herba nissan of johnstown ny completed repair.
ODI 10819098
Steering
Drove to laredo, texas to get new tires for my vehicle. When the auto technician went to move the car from the parking lot it would not start. They checked everything they could think off, battery, battery cables, alternator. They called an electronic specialist to come check the car. It seemed it was the steering lock module. No warning, nothing. I never even received a recall notice for this part. I called the…
ODI 10854662
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that while at the fuel station, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer box in the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. Updated 02/18/16*lj *cn
ODI 10819626
Steering
One morning while on my way to work, my car would not start. A yellow key light came on in the dash that i had never seen before. The steering wheel wasn't completely locked until trying to start it several times. The car stayed in the lock position and would not switch over to accessory mode or start at all. I quickly found several complaints online with the similar problem. I was able to pull a video up on youtube…
ODI 10822346
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. When attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lock unit failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000. Updated 04/06/16*lj *cn
ODI 10819417
Steering
While at my location, i turned my 2008 altima off. When trying to start the car it would not restart. It only dispaced the key symbol. And had the word lock on the push start part. I undid the battery and let it sit for about an hour. Still nothing. I called the nissan dealership and they stated that it would cost about $1100 plus towing expenses. I've only had this car since the end of 2013. Its now parked where i…
ODI 10818452
Steering
I went out to start my car and it wouldn't start. Luckily it was in my parking spot. It kept showing a yellow box with a key inside of it. The push start button kept showing the word lock. I thought it wouldn't start because it was really cold outside so i went back in the house for about an hour and tried to start it back up. It still didn't start up. I got the vehicle towed to the dealership and one of the guys…
ODI 10818264
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. After starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The contact had to place the vehicle in neutral and restart the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel lock system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10818236
Steering
Defective electronic steering column lock widespread defects in the electronic steering column lock (escl) can disable the push-button ignition. The escl's primary job is to keep the steering wheel locked until you bring your key fob in range of the vehicle. It's meant to prevent theft. Once the escl detects the your key fob, it unlocks the steering wheel and lets you go. Even with the fob present and working, the…
ODI 10819962
Steering
At any given time or place, our 2009 nissan altima would lock up. The brake pedal was hard as a rock, or the steering wheel would totally lock up. Sometimes it would happen in july on a nice warm day, or in january when your driving across the country at 20 below. This is a huge and dangerous problem, please help us before somebody else gets killed. This problem always happened to our car when it was parked and…
ODI 10850425
Steering
On jan 2 2016 i was left stranded in a parking lot when my 2009 altima failed to turn back on. My fob battery was changed and still no luck. I towed it to dealership for a diagnostics and was told my steering lock unit needed to be replaced $1450 and i do not qualify for any recalls or extended warranties. This is extremely upsetting and timing sucks after the holidays.
ODI 10818173
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I live in the country and was prepared to leave town to visit my sister. I pack my car and get ready to leave (my car was in perfect condition in my garage all night) i went to start my car and nothing! I assumed the battery at first but the lights would turn on. I called nissan and i was told my steering wheel lock device needs replaced. I was told that i would have to tow my car in, pay for parts and labor. I ask…
ODI 10852407