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.
Electrical System · Steering
I went to osh with my kids. When we got back in the car it wouldn't start. Sat in parking lot for two hours. Had to have car towed eventually. Problem was a faulty steering lock control unit. Looked online - apparently hundreds of people have had this problem with the 2009 altima (and imagine all the ones who haven't posted online). If you do a search in yahoo for "steering lock control unit," 2009 nissan altima…
ODI 10658937
Electrical System · Steering
My vehicle begin to not start properly around november 2014. It has since got to the point that it will not start, due to a malfunction of the electronic steering control lock. I found this out after some trouble shooting and research. I also found that this is a known issue with this vehicle and yet a full recall was never made, due to it being labeled as not a safety issue. My wife and 18 month old son were…
ODI 10689468
Lower Arm · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While driving 30 mph, the steering mechanism and the lower control arm corroded. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and vin were unavailable.
ODI 10627002
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Have had several issues with my 2009 nissan altima. I bought it november 2012. By february 2013, i replaced tires. Was sold a car with incorrect license plates that owed registration fees to dmv. I almost got towed and didn't know why. Between february and november 2013, i replaced brakes, another set of tires, third brake light twice, and battery. May 2014, took it to rogers & rogers dealership for an oil change.…
ODI 10621158
Electrical System · Steering
Car will not start.dash display illuminates "no key",which is a "fob" type system which has a start button.this happened multiple times over the past 2 weeks.car left at nissan of medford,ma today for replacement of the electronic lock module under the dash.nissan extended the warranty for up to 72 months just for this issue,a known problem.not a recall yet.better not be a "diagnostic"fee for this.somebody needs to…
ODI 10615487
Steering
I was parked at a store and the car wouldn't start. I looked up a temporary fix and was able to get the vehicle started. Once i got home, i researched the problem and discovered that nissan knew what the issue was: the steering lock assembly was malfunctioning. This is an intermittent problem. It can occur anywhere or any time. Nissan extended the warranty (just for that part) 6 years. The dealership informed me…
ODI 10760893
Steering · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
My entire dashboard is melting and it's very sticky.. The glare is a major concern that could possibly cause an accident. It doesn't matter if it's day or night it's difficult to see out of the windshield.
ODI 11042824
Steering
The electrical steering lock is a malfunction defect. It won't let you crank your car. And nissan won't issue a recall it will only extend the warranty and they won't replace it. It has to do with the security system of the car. Hundreds of people are having issues. *tr
ODI 10574743
Electrical System · Steering
Vehicle would not start. Appeared not to be a battery issue. Vehicle was towed to the dealership where i purchased the car. However, car started and electrical system seemed fine. Subsequently (after a discussion with the service person), it seemed apparent the there was a wheel lock switch assy failure (which is under a formal recall). I was told that the part is severely backordered. I then decided to return in a…
ODI 10616478
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the electronic steering wheel lock mechanism was defective. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic, who diagnosed that the electronic steering wheel lock mechanism needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 132,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10565796
Electrical System · Steering
When returning to my car after work on february 14th, 2014 the engine would not start using the automatic start intelligent key system in my 2009 nissan altima. Upon doing research, i found this is a highly common issue with the 2009 nissan altima model. There are also various independent petitions and class action suits being filed by individuals who have been affected by the same part malfunction. In fact, the…
ODI 10573253
Electrical System · Steering
This is probably the coldest day we have had in east texas this winter especially when including the windchill factor. I came home at 5:45, parked my car in the garage, and went inside. When my son when to start the car at 9:30, it would not start. It would not recognize his key, he woke me up and we tried mine, it still will not start. We spent the next four hours disconnecting the battery, manually moving the car…
ODI 10563817
Electrical System · Steering
I went to run an errand and when i came back out to my car from the store, it wouldn't start. I found that the "no key" warning light was lit on the dash and the vehicle security warning light would turn on when i tried to start the vehicle. When i pushed the start button, nothing happened, it stayed in the "lock" setting. After trying everything i could think of (with no tools available), including using both keys,…
ODI 10563788
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Trying to start my 2009 nissan altima, it would not start!!! The brakes were almost stuck and the car simply would not start! The lights in the car turned on with out a problem so i know it wasn't the battery, plus i changed it 2 years ago. After reading many many reviews, 2009 nissan altima are having issues with the start button, now i have to pay tow company to take to dealer and pay so much money. Please please…
ODI 10563463
Steering
When i tried to start my car it was completely dead. Everything was locked up. Aaa towed it to the dealer where it has been for 9 days. The auto manager at ed howard nissan in venice, fl told me another altima is there for the same problem. Nissan cannot tell me how long i will have to wait for the part to come in. Instead of recalling the car, nissan gave this particular part a million mile warranty. Most…
ODI 10562450
Electrical System · Steering
Car will not start. This model uses the intelligent key system with push button start. The key is actually detected by the vehicle and the steering wheel unlocks. But the start button is not enabled and the car does nothing when trying to start. Lights, electrical and battery tested fine. Towed car to dealership and they found the steering lock module had failed. This is a known problem with this part and was…
ODI 10561960
Electrical System · Steering
Would not start, electronic locking mech malfunction....pregnant wife got stranded without warning in negative degree weather.....safety issue.....not to mention , tow bill, time lost from work, and making arrangements,obtaining,paying for alternate transportation, while the part is currently on back order for going on 2 weeks now......luckily wife was only 30 minutes from home or could have been worse but was still…
ODI 10562654
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Car would not start due to failure of the steering lock device. *tr
ODI 10561437
Electrical System · Steering
Attempted to start car, and received "steering wheel lock" light - despite trying with both fobs (it was not a faulty fob). After half hour of trying, still can not turn car on due to locked steering wheel. Engine won't turn, electrical system will not turn on, and car is stuck. Have yet to contact dealer. *tr
ODI 10560032
Electrical System · Steering
The car is equipped with a "smart" key-locking system as well as a "smart" ignition system. The key for the car is a wireless fob that when around the vehicle will allow the car to be unlocked and started. The key will allow the car to start, when the key is detected inside the vehicle. The issue that arose was due to a malfunctioning part, the part was an: electronic steering column lock. The part failed during a…
ODI 10560272
Electrical System · Steering
Got home turned my car off went inside to get gift cards came back outside trying to start my car, but it wouldn't start, all i saw was a yellow key light. Lights worked fine i tried moving the steering wheel and putting in neutral and trying to start but nothing. *tr
ODI 10558432
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
When i got into my car this morning, the steering column was locked up and breaks were hard to push. After trying a few times to start the vehicle, i noticed that the auto-theft must be on. I tried to put the fob in the manual ignition, but the fob got stuck and would not release. After several tries, the fob finally came out. The car still does not start and the auto-theft is still on. The battery is not bad…
ODI 10558423
Steering
I went to go start my car and it didnt start i thought i had to jump start itbut that didint work. Then i called nissan they said your steering lock mechanism has failed. I look up online there are many others with this same problem and now i hate nissan never going to buy nissan again, because i had a transmission faliure as well a year. *tr
ODI 10559982
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle electronic steering wheel lock mechanism was defective. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic, who diagnosed that the electronic steering wheel lock mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
ODI 10555970
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I was driving on the freeway and my car shutdown. I pulled over and tried to restart my car but it would not turn on. *tr
ODI 10555387