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 wheel lock the specialist said that she was unable to help me out with the repair that i am needing done for the second time since the recall is expired. The point i am trying to get across to nissan in tennessee is that the part they put in my car in november of 2011 was more than likely a recall or a defective part since it went out again for the second time and i only have 71,000 miles on the car. Even…
ODI 10845808
Electrical System · Steering
While driving back to work from a lunch break, i noticed the"key warning" light illuminated. When i arrived l put the transmission in park then shut off the engine. Proceeded to exit the car then to lock the car. Nothing happened. Tried again and had the same result. Tried to restart car and had the same result. Electronic key with a new battery did not work. All electronic mechanisms did not work.
ODI 10817400
Steering
Nissan altima recall morning of december 31 2015, my car was not able to start. It was not able to go to acc or on mode even when the keyless entry was recognized. I called triple a for a jump start but they were not able to jump start the either. So i got it towed to the nissan dealership for an diagnose and repair. While i was waiting i did some research on my phone looking for what might the problems may be. I…
ODI 10817332
Electrical System · Steering
My car was stationary in a grocery parking lot and push button starter would not start. It was the dead of winter with sub zero temperatures. The dash displayed an illuminated key indicating there may be something wrong with the intelligent key, so i replaced the battery in both keys and the car still would not start. I then tried to jump the car with no success. So i googled "car won't start, 2009 nissan altima"…
ODI 10819873
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that the dealer was contact and informed her that the warning light was regarding that the steering wheel seized. The contact stated the steering wheel was stiff, the brakes and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate…
ODI 10817119
Electrical System · Steering
Our 2009 altima, left us stranded in a remote location. The car was parked and turned off. We have aaa so we didn't have to pay for towing. But we thought it was something simple like battery, or batteries in the remote key. Research has shown us that is a known problem with this specific year make and model of vehicle. And nissan is clearly not helping they're customers with this safety issue . We where luckier…
ODI 10850285
Steering
On 12/26/15 i received a phone call from my mother stating that my 2009 nissan altima would not start and the intelligent key icon appeared on the dashboard. After she replaced the battery in the key fob to still only find out that the car still wont start. I contacted my local nissan dealership for them to tow my car to their location. Once my car was towed and they inspected my vehicle i was told that the problem…
ODI 10816827
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Merry christmas nissan! Thanks for making it a memorable one. I drove to a relatives home the day after christmas. The car was parked on a city street. When i went to leave, the car would not start or do anything. A yellow key symbol appeared. The car would not start, nothing was happening. The brake was very stiff. No ability to shift. No radio or dash lights would work. I had to have the vehicle towed to a local…
ODI 10816659
Steering
Dear sir/mam, my 09 altima broke down on christmas eve night in front of a friend's house, blocking friend's cars in garage, and cannot start no matter what. After 6hrs trying and contacting, finally found a towing company can come onsite at that hour on a holiday night, snowy and rainy. The dealership concurred my research that this is caused by a defective part - the electric steering lock failure, on all 2009…
ODI 10845630
Electrical System · Steering
Was stuck at work over the weekend. Car did not work. Intelligent car key remote changed new battery and still did not work had to tow to dealer nissan , was told to run a diagnostic test on the car , and found out the electronic steering lock is not working. Ive checked online and found out alot people have the same promble that i had. The cost to replace cost about $1200. Since too many people have the same…
ODI 10816552
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the steering wheel would not unlock. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lock assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10817170
Electrical System · Steering
My wife and i purchased a 2009 nissan altima in october 2009 and did not encounter any major issues until a few days ago. On 12/17/2015, my wife was left stranded in a parking lot outside a grocery store at night due to unable to start the car. We tried using a key fob with a good battery and jump starting the altima, but it would change the car from 'lock' mode to 'on' mode (where the car can be started). We did…
ODI 10816774
Steering
My daughter went to start her 2009 altima upon exiting a walmart and car would not start or respond. Car uses a smart key to start and instrument panel displayed key problem. Raining and cold she tried many options without any success. I told her to call aaa and have it towed to premier nissan. The next day they determined it was the steering column control unit and it would have to be replaced. They said nissan is…
ODI 10811831
Steering
I left church today to get in my car only to find that my car would not start. I had to incur towing expenses for a defect that nissan is aware of that stops working with no warning, leaving nissan customers stranded. I was informed that the steering lock column is the problem. The steering lock column has been shown to be a defective part which is causing thousands of nissan customers to be stranded and expensive…
ODI 10811338
Electrical System · Steering
Steering lock assy. Became defective while away from home and had to be towed to nissan dealer, was told the new assy. Had warranty good for 12month/12000miles after repairs were made. This may be a safety feature for the car itself but becomes a safety hazard for the occupants if it breaks down in a hazards area away from home or in a area of bad weather itself. The dealer informed me that there was an extended…
ODI 10816572
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lock assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
ODI 10811911
Steering
When driving my car to work, i stopped for a drink; after coming out of the store, my car would not start, either with the remote fob or by placing the fob in the key port. I had aaa tow my car home so i could try jumping the car, replacing the battery in the key fob, then replacing the battery in the car with a brand new one. At that point, i saw the "key ignition" light on the dashboard. Pressing the ignition…
ODI 10816225
Steering
STEERING LOCK FAILURE.
ODI 10811279
Electrical System · Steering
Car left me sit due to steering wheel lock needing replaced. It affects the push start ignition and the brake pedal too. Upon researching, i found that this was a common problem and that nissan fixed some at no charge but others had to spend $1000 and up to repair it. There are copious amounts of complaints regarding this same issue and i suspect that nissan are fixing some to appease those who are pushing for a…
ODI 10811991
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
12-13-2015 failed electronic steering lock which stranded us on the side of the road with the windows down exposing personal items and our personal safety for a part the manufacture has recognized as faulty and extended the warranty until 120 days before the part fails. 715 times? Does someone have to die in a snow storm or get hit on the interstate before action will be taken on this? The part by itself was $715…
ODI 10816598
Steering
I went out to start my 2009 nissan altima. It has a push to start button. It wouldn't start. To much avail we had to have it towed to the dealership. They confirmed our thoughts, it was the steering wheel lock that went bad. Nissan apparently has known about this issue as they extended the warranty on this part to 6 years unlimited miles. Mine went out 6 months after the extended warranty. This could be a serious…
ODI 10810697
Steering
The steering lock has failed. I wasn't sure what was wrong at first but then after researching, i found this to be a known problem. I was stuck in a car that would not start in below freezing temps. After watching a couple of youtube videos, i was able to get my car started and able to get it home where it is still sitting. Please advise if my car is under the warranty on this part.
ODI 10816184
Steering
I pulled in to the gas station late night december 9,2015, and after filling up, the car refused to start. When tested it showed that the battery was fine. The car was towed to the dealer (even the tow company worker had the same problem with the same make and model car). True to the worker's experience, the dealer told me the car had a steering problem. This is a very expensive undertaking, and extremely…
ODI 10862145
Steering
Steering lock control unit failure. Though vehicle is in good condition this is default from nissan side where the system is unable to recognize its own key. Due to the software failure and lock down of steering, car cannot start and we are forced to go to dealer who will just rip off customer $1000 just to rectify there mistake during manufacturing.
ODI 10809382
Electrical System · Steering
My car would not start and the intelligent key warning light was on. This happened with no warning (the car drove fine 1 hour before). I was stranded and had to get the car towed to the nearest dealership. The problem was the infamous escl unit (electronic steering control lock). I was informed that the warranty had been extended to unlimited miles and 5 years...and expired 6 months ago. $1028 worth of repairs later…
ODI 10809359