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 she attempted to start the vehicle but to no avail. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering lock actuator was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 51,000.
ODI 10493841
Electrical System · Steering · Structure
Intelli key indicator light began illuminating two days ago. Last evening after dinner vehicle would not switch out of "lock" stranded in 15 degree temps waiting for tow for 2 hours. Nissan service advisor knew exactly what problem was. He called me later tonight to confirm electronic steering lock needed replacing. $800.00+. Nissan surely will recall "faulty" door handle springs at .50 cents a whack, but give me a…
ODI 10493662
Service Brakes · Steering
My daughter stopped to fill up with fuel and when she tried to start the car the brake and steering wheel remained locked. *tr
ODI 10493577
Steering
I drove to work, and parked my car. 8 hours later, i got in my car to go home. Tried starting it, but the key indicator light was on, the brake wouldn't push in, and the car wouldn't start. I had to have the car towed to the nissan dealership. They determined that the steering lock unit needed to be replaced. The part was on back order which seemed fishy to me, so i did some research. It seems that 100's of other…
ODI 10496611
Steering
I came office on 18th jan in my car and when i was heading back it didn't started. I towed my car to nissan dealer and they said after diagnosis that car's steering lock controller is faulty and is not recognizing the key and need to be replaced: final charges : $830, well clearly from the posts that its not one time incident and nissan is aware of that . They should make a recall for this . Its just 3 years old car…
ODI 10494507
Steering
I parked my car at work, and when i went out 8 hours later to go home it wouldn't start. They key light was illuminated, and when i tried to start the car, it kept saying lock. My husband tried testing the battery, etc. The car ended up having to be towed to the nissan dealership 50 miles away($200). Once the car was looked at, the dealership determined that the steering lock assembly needed to be replaced, and the…
ODI 10493626
Steering
2009 nissan altima - key warning light illuminated and car failed to start. Car was towed to nearest nissan dealership where it was determined by diagnostic testing that the steering lock mechanism failed and needed to be replaced. Total estimated cost of repair with parts and labor is $1,100.00. Manufacturer will be contacted during business hours tomorrow. Total miles at time of incident was 64,000. *tr
ODI 10493584
Steering
Parked the vehicle , it was not parked straight, got right back in to park straight, car would not started, got towed to hall nissan chesapeake, told i needed a steering lock control and cost was 620.00 got on google and read all the complaints, there should be a default, a recall, we must stand together , please help! *tr
ODI 10493547
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 towed to the dealer where it was determined that the steering lock mechanism failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure and current mileages were 35,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10493252
Steering
Drove to work in the morning without any problems. Tried to start my car at the end of the day. Car would not start. The intelligent key warning light was on. Called the dealership. They suggested trying my other key fob. I had someone bring that to me, but the car still wouldn't start. With no other options, i had the car towed to the dealership (for $165, which included an extra $75 fee to have the car removed…
ODI 10496180
Steering
Drove car a few minutes down the road, parked and went inside for aprox 15 mins. Came back out and car would not start. No key light was flashing on dash but key fob was in car. Got the spare as well and still would not work. Plugged in fob, disconnected car battery. All would not work. Stuck in the cold with my three year old daughter! Had to have car towed to nissan dealership ($100) and part was steering lock…
ODI 10494476
Electrical System · Steering
My wife was about to head home from work in the afternoon. The key fob unlocked the car like usual but the car was unresponsive in her attempt to start it. The key light was illuminated on the dash. We tried a number of things but the push-to-start button wouldn't change out of the 'lock' position - even to go to 'accessory' mode. I had the car towed to a local nissan dealer which informed us that the steering lock…
ODI 10493301
Electrical System · Steering
The intelligent key warning light illuminated as i arrived at my office on the morning of 1/14/13. When i attempted to start the vehicle that afternoon, the push-start ignition remained in the "lock" position and the vehicle would not respond to repeated start attempts. Break lights and headlights continued to function correctly. Called local nissan dealership and they instructed me to have the vehicle towed. After…
ODI 10494489
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the engine failed to start when engaging the push-to-start switch. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who informed the contact that the steering lock mechanism would need to be replaced. The required part was ordered and the vehicle was scheduled for repairs when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10493385
Steering
Car was driving fine earlier in the day, and came home to park the car in the driveway. Got back in the car to head to my night job, and car would not start. It would not even switch to accessories position. Called the nissan dealership and they gave me some tips on how to start the car, but none worked. Had to get he car towed to nissan. It took 2 days before they could look at it on a saturday. I was told my…
ODI 10496055
Steering
The car would not start with my smart key. I have had the car for three years and there were no mechanical issues with the car. But after turning it off to go inside, i came back out and it would not start. I had the car towed to nissan dealer and the service tech already new the problem, told me the part was on back order, and that it would take three weeks to fix, on top of the 800+ bill to fix it. This problem is…
ODI 10495229
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the steering lock mechanism failed. The contact attempted to start the vehicle by engaging the push-to-start button but to no avail. In addition, the intelligent key malfunction indicator light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic test, and advised the contact that the steering lock mechanism failed and…
ODI 10493068
Electrical System · Steering
Car would not start. Yellow key light and flashing red key light on panel. Seemed like a security anti-theft problem but it turned out to be a faulty steering lock mechanism. A $700 repair. And, what's worse is, there was no recall for this item even with many complaints reported. This was recalled on other nissan models (cube, 390, etc) but no on the altima. Not happy. *tr
ODI 10493005
Steering
On 01/09/2013, i drove my grandmother to an appt. And came home. Five hours later, i got into the car and it would not start. I made some calls and researched online and discovered many other complaints about the same problem, the steering lock mechanism isn't working. The little yellow key appears on instrument panel. I have brake lights and replaced the battery in both the car and the key fob. Nothing helped to…
ODI 10492887
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the start button for the ignition failed and the intelligence key warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lock unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000 and the current mileage was…
ODI 10504802
Electrical System · Steering
I went to the valero in cabot, ar to get gas this past wednesday morning before i was to go to work, and when i got back into my car and it wouldn't start. The intelligent key indicator light was on, and would not start. I could not press the brake it was very stiff and the start button would not come out of the lock position i read the owners manual, called the north little rock nissan dealer, and realized there…
ODI 10493433
Steering
I went to work on the 7th for 11-7 shift. When i try starting my car to leave on the 8th @ 7:07, it would not start. The yellow warning key came up on the dash. The lights, locking the car works, the horn works. I call aaa they could get it started. I called nissan after i took the car home as i have stuff in it that i couldn't leave at a shop. They said i should take it to a nissan dealer and let them know the cost…
ODI 10493032
Steering
I started my car to leave for work around 6:30am and left to get gas before continuing to work. I was able to drive the car to the gas pump and turn off the engine without incident. When i attempted to start the engine after pumping gas the car failed to start. I noticed that there was an indicator in my dash that i had never seen. It was a red indicator that i would later find out showed a problem with my steering…
ODI 10491904
Steering
I just wanted everyone to know that this same situation happened to me a couple of days ago and it is not a cheap cost ($~1000). I called nissan ([redacted]) and made a complaint and they are going to reimburse me 50%. It should be a 100% but it's better than nothing. I encourage everyone to call them and make a complaint and file a complaint with your local better business bureau and the attorney general office.…
ODI 10492095
Steering
My wife drove the car to her class and parked it on a parking lot. The car couldn't be started (push button couldn't start the car) when she was done with the class and wanted to get back home. The yellow key light showed on the left top panel and red security light flashed. The fob key still worked in locking/unlocking the car doors. The aaa was called and they came to try to jump start the car. It didn't start.…
ODI 10491937