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
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that when trying to start the vehicle, a warning erroneously appeared stating that the steering was locked. The vehicle was later towed to a dealer. After diagnosis, they advised him that a switch in the steering column malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that the parts…
ODI 10499370
Electrical System · Steering
Car was driving perfectly fine, parked at a friend's house for 2 hours and then got in it to leave and it wouldn't start. The key warning light was on, and the lights on the dash indicated that the key was not in the car even though it was in the ignition hole. After speaking with the technician, it is the steering lock mechanism and needs to be replaced. My issue is that there was no warning at all, it was below 30…
ODI 10498462
Steering
Started the car one cold morning and it ran fine. Stopped for coffee at starbucks came out and the car did not start, did not click, did nothing. Turns out, the car had to be towed to a dealer which cost $85.00, then evaluated $120.00, then repaired for a broke steering mechanism lock $940.00. I returned to review this problem on line and found numerous complaints for the same condition. I am also told this was…
ODI 10501088
Steering
Drove to a store about a mile from my home and when i came out the car would not start and the key warning light illuminated (car went into lock mode and it could not be reset). The vehicle was towed and the technician stated that the failure was located at the steering lock control unit. The steering lock control unit is being replaced and the cost is $918. The approximate failure mileage was 28,100. *tr
ODI 10499218
Electrical System · Steering
Leaving work to go to lunch and my altima wont start. Push button start not responding and will not move from lock position. Changed the battery to my car along with battery for key. Still nothing. After doing research on the internet i found that my problem is the steering lock control module, which seems to be a big problem for several other people as well. My brother was able to locate the steering control module…
ODI 10498467
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
The key warning light appeared on the dash; replaced batteries in both of the keys and the warning light disappeared. One week later, with no additional problems or warning, i parked the car to go to a doctor appointment and when i returned less than 1 hour later, i was able to get into the car, but the brake would not depress, the steering wheel would not lock, and the car would not start. Car will not go into…
ODI 10498434
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that all attempts to start the vehicle failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where it was found that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 56,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10499276
Steering
I just wanted to let the people know that there is no guarantee that the new steering lock mechanism that is placed in your car will not malfunction. I picked my car up from the dealership after having the part repaired at the cost of 1055.00 not including towing and wasn't even home 40 minutes before the same thing occurred again and the car had to be towed back to the dealership to be repaired again. I'm now…
ODI 10497952
Electrical System · Steering
I would like to add my 2009 nissan altima to the growing list of owners who've experienced the illuminated key of death. I've had the car for 4 1/2 months and the vehicle had 34,900 miles on it. Noticed the illuminated key on friday, researched it and saw it said call the dealer in the manual. Saturday the light was off so i figured i was good. Had a major snowstorm saturday. Sunday, went to the shopping center,…
ODI 10502023
Electrical System · Steering
On saturday morning, my wife took my son to the library, the car started with no issues, when they left the library she could not start the car. She called me to come help her, we changed the batteries in the key fob, i tried to jump-start the car, i checked the fuses, but it would not start. I made sure the fob was still communicating with the car by pressing the buttons and everything seemed to be working fine.…
ODI 10497735
Electrical System · Steering
As with dozens of other complaints online, when i attempted to start my 2009 nissan altima (which had been sitting with its engine off for no more than five minutes), the key illuminated on the dashboard, the steering and brakes felt unresponsive, and the car would not start. Late, cold, and rainy the night of the incident, the car was towed to the dealership the next morning. The dealership diagnosed the problem as…
ODI 10502789
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and the brakes also became stiff. The key symbol on the dashboard also illuminated. The contact replaced the battery but the vehicle did not start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the steering lock assembly would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10497907
Electrical System · Steering
I left work on february 6th and went to drive home, but my car would not start. My car is push button start and it did detect my key as i was able to unlock my car. When i pushed down on the brake to start my car it was very hard to push. My car would not start and a key warning light came on. The local nissan dealership came to my work and had to disengage the steering wheel lock control unit in order to drive it…
ODI 10503515
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
On a regular day, i drove my car to work in the morning. And it was parked at my workplace parking lot (luckily). In the evening, my keyless entry got me inside the car. But the brakes wouldn't engage and ofcourse, the push button wouldn't start the car. There is an amber light with a key sign inside it flashing on my dash screen. Lights would turn on so i was convinced it must not be the battery. When i looked it…
ODI 10496818
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
I parked the car and locked it with intelligent key. Came back, was able to enter the car without any problems, used the key to unlock the doors. While inside, the dashboard had two warning lights on: key light(yellow) to the far left corner and flashing security light(red) to the far right. The car would not start. Ignition button is on lock and the steering is stiff unable to turn. Engine seems to be locked, no…
ODI 10496805
Steering
Drove my car to an appt and when i came out it wouldn't start. Tried jumping battery, did not work. Changed the battery in key fob and it still didn't work. I brought my back-up key over to the car and that one did not work either. Had it towed to the nissan dealer and they diagnosed it as the steering wheel mechanism and the part was on a 7-10 day back order. I paid an additional $50 to expedite the part. It took 7…
ODI 10498152
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the steering lock assembly would need to be replaced. The contact was also advised that the part needed to complete the repair was on a national back order. The manufacturer was notified but no…
ODI 10497902
Electrical System · Steering
The vehicle had no problems driving into work in the morning. End of work day, return to the car to find out that it wouldn't start. The amber light with "intelligent key" logo had turned on and the vehicle was immobilized. Checked the battery of the intelligent key and it was perfectly operational. Check batter of the car, and it was working fine as well. Since the car wouldn't start, no other option but to call…
ODI 10496853
Electrical System · Steering
Last monday feb 4 i went out to start my car an go to work . Nothing happened. It didn't even recognize my keyfob. The key light was lit up on dash. I had my battery in my car replaced and my keyfob battery replaced. After further research i found that its the steering control lock that was failing. I called my local nissan dealer in owensboro ky and they said the part was on back order and didn't know when it would…
ODI 10500940
Steering
I was left stranded in the freezing rain/sleet this past saturday. After a couple of hours of trying everything, my car was placed on a roll back and took to a local garage. I was told it was the steering lock control unit and would be between $600-$800 dollars to get it fixed. I was also told the part was not in stock,so my mechanic will have to call daily to check on it. I'm furious at nissan. This is actually my…
ODI 10496485
Electrical System · Steering
Car was found to not start. Battery had power, no other obvious issues. Car was inoperable for the weekend. Towed vehicle to nissan dealership. Battery tested low and was later replaced. However, the steering lock was found to be defective and needed to be replaced. Battery replacement is understandable being that the car is more than 3 years old. Lock steering mechanism however resulted in the car being inoperable.…
ODI 10496370
Steering
I woke up for work and went to start my car and it would not start, i noticed there was a red key light on so i went to change the battery for the key and the car still would not start. I looked through my owners manual to see if there was anything i was missing and no luck! I had to have my car towed to the local nissan dealer and was advised they would run a diagnostic test to see what it was. I was then told that…
ODI 10496179
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated the manual start button on the vehicle failed to function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the steering lock mechanism needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 31,316.
ODI 10500605
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated the that the push-to-start would not engage and the vehicle could not be started. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who advised that the steering lock unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 58,000. Updated 03/27/13*lj updated 3/28/13 *cn updated 04/19/2013*js
ODI 10499918
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that when he attempted start the vehicle, the engine failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed. The failure was located at the steering assembly. The dealer replaced the steering assembly. The failure mileage was 50,126 and the current mileage was 50,400. Updated 03/04/13
ODI 10496761