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 ASSEMBLY FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10507389
Steering
2009 nissan altima-26,500 miles when vehicle would not start. Key light on dashboard illuminated. Car was towed to dealer who informed me the problem was a faulty steering lock control unit. Cost $900 to repair with no guarantee new part isn't defective. Seems to be a common problem with this vehicle and known to the manufacturer. Nissan needs to recall and refund everyone who has paid to repair their defective…
ODI 10502418
Steering
03/06/2013, my husband attempted to pick me up from the train station, and my 2009 nissan altima coupe would not start. We contacted the nissan dealership whom gave us a couple of options, place the key in the port, put the car in neutral, and get the spare key, nothing, worked! So the last option was to get the car to the dealership. First, it had to be towed there, a diagnostic was done, it was stated that…
ODI 10502022
Steering
I went to drive home after work and when i got into the car there were no lights illuminated on the instrument panel except for the intelligent key and security indicator lights. I attempted to start the car but it would not even start to turn over. I noticed all of the locks and headlights still worked so i knew it was not an electrical issue. Luckily this happened in the daytime and i was not left, stranded in the…
ODI 10502251
Electrical System · Steering
The electronic steering control lock malfunctioned and would not allow me to turn the vehicle off. A certified mechanic had to pull the fuel pump fuse to stop the engine. Dangerous. Could not start the vehicle after shut down. Nearly $1000.00 in repairs. *tr
ODI 10505750
Steering
While over 700 miles away from home in minnesota winter weather, my car would not start. After trying to jump the battery, car still would not start. Lights would turn on radio, etc.. I was stranded and had to have my car towed the next day to the dealership and discovered that the steering lock mechanism (part number 48700-9n00b) had broke not allowing the steering wheel to lock so car would start. The car only has…
ODI 10501114
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the steering lock failed and would not allow the contact tom move the steering wheel to start the vehicle. In addition, the anti-theft system engaged erroneously. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering lock unit malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but…
ODI 10501438
Steering
I got into my car with my 3 month old son to bring my fianc dinner at work. After we dropped dinner off we stopped by the gas station to get gas. I turned off my car to pump, and when i returned to the driver seat i put my foot on the brake like normal and hit the start button and nothing happened. I assumed my car had died, but my lights would still come on and i noticed a warning light that said key. I had my 3…
ODI 10500573
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that while parked, the intelligent key warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact shut the engine off and attempted to restart the vehicle but to no avail. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the steering unit would have to be replaced. The…
ODI 10502525
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Part 2 - confirmation number 10500119 part 1 --- i wanted to add that i purchased this car new in 2009. This will cost me out of pocket $685 and of course like a said previously the warranty of 3/36,000 being the years that expired first. I've only had this car 3 1/2 years you shouldn't have major problems like this with a car this early. This should be a big red flag to the nissan company!. *tr
ODI 10500125
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
First problem started with a funny sound when the car would start and sometimes it would not start the first time with pushing the auto start. This was about 6 months ago and about 4 months ago i got the visual on the column that the smartkey was low and had them replace by the dealership and reprogrammed in both keys. This is when all the problems started delayed start not starting then i left home and arrived at…
ODI 10500119
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the push-to-start warning light illuminated while driving at an unknown speed. The contact shut off the engine momentarily and was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the steering module. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10500103
Steering
Electronic steering lock control board - car will not start and is illuminating the yellow key symbol. Had to have it towed to the dealership and they diagnosed it as a failing electronic steering lock control board. They told me that the part is around $500 and with labor the total is $724. I was told the part is on back order and could take up to 3 weeks to come in. I was told it has been happening a lot with this…
ODI 10499945
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Parked can in front of store and attmpted to start it but it would not start. Yellow "key missing" light comes on but it won't start. Key battery is new, car battery is new, won't jump start. Car is dead. Turns out to be the steering lock mechanism. Only 57, 000 miles and this is only one of many issues we have had with this car. New battery (2) new brake switch new alternator new a/c pump new front rotor. *tr
ODI 10499777
Air Bags · Steering
On february 21, 2015, while traveling 300+ miles out of town my 2009 nissan altima failed due to the broadly known issue of "steering column lockout," in which the car will not start and requires a tow to the dealer for expensive repairs. I am requesting the nhtsa launch or expand an investigation of this known issue and provide a public warning to drivers of nissan vehicles. The car had regular service on february…
ODI 10691355
Electrical System · Steering
Car will not start and is illuminating the yellow key symbol. Had to have it towed to the dealership and they diagnosed it as a failing electronic steering lock control board. They told me that the part is around $500 and with labor the total is $950. Furthermore, the part is on back order and they do not know when the part will be available. They indicated possibly two weeks. Was also told that this is an issue…
ODI 10499720
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Had stopped to get breakfast. Locked my car and upon returning unlocked the car and tried to start vehicle with no success. There was no response from my car. When the tow truck arrived i then learned that the brakes were stiff and steering wheel did not want to turn. We had it towed to nissan dealer. After leaving it there i did some investigating online about potential problems. Was shocked to see how many people…
ODI 10500711
Electrical System · Steering
Electronic steering lock control board - car will not start and is illuminating the yellow key symbol. Had to have it towed to the dealership and they diagnosed it as a failing electronic steering lock control board. They told me that the part is around $500 and with labor the total is $779. Was told it has been happening a lot with this model and mileage. My car is less than 4 years old so i should not have to…
ODI 10499751
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the start button for the ignition would not start the vehicle. The steering lock light illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated the steering lock needed to be replaced. The dealer responded as if this was an isolated issue. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage and current…
ODI 10500729
Steering
I purchased this used 2009 nissan altima from a dealer in my local town. When i bought the vehicle it had around 36-38,000 miles on it (can't remember at this time). Had the vehicle for a little over a year, i do regular maintenance on it and have had no problems. I drive this vehicle approx 100 miles a week, and when i went to leave work the other day the vehicle wouldn't turn on. The intelligence key battery was…
ODI 10499797
Electrical System · Steering
I purchased this used 2009 nissan altima from a dealer in my local town. When i bought the vehicle it had around 36-38,000 miles on it (can't remember at this time). Had the vehicle for a little over a year, i do regular maintenance on it and have had no problems. I drive this vehicle approx 100 miles a week, and when i went to leave work the other day the vehicle wouldn't turn on. The intelligence key battery was…
ODI 10499491
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the key could not be turned in the ignition to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where he was advised that the steering lock mechanism failed. The vehicle was scheduled for repairs. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 81,000.
ODI 10499432
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the steering assembly needed to be replaced. The part was on back order and the vehicle would be repaired upon the arrival of the part. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure…
ODI 10499383
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the key warning light illuminated and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer where it was found that the steering lock control unit failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 36,000.
ODI 10499296
Electrical System · Steering
When my daughter went out to start the vehicle,the security system for the steering column lock/unlock would not allow the car to be started due to it saying that the steering column was locked when it actually wasn't.this seems to be a very common problem in all of the 2008-2009 nissan altimas.it has been at the nissan dealership for 5 days now,and they are telling me it will be another 5 days before they can get…
ODI 10499748