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
After leaving the house for work my car wouldn't start. I paid to have some come out thinking it could possibly be battery or starter related. Com to find out nissan has issued a escl service campaign on like vehicles. I was never notified of this issue and that it need to be fixed. Thank god i was at home when it happened otherwise their negligence could've left me in an unsafe situation. I now have to take my car…
ODI 10983780
Anti-Theft Device · Steering
Steering is lock and it does turn on and it never did this it work good
ODI 10983581
Steering
My nissan altima has a faulty electronic steering column lock. There is a recall campaign in place but my vin doesnt qualify even thou its electronic steering column lock malfunctioned. The dealership is asking 1003 to fix this. Kindly help
ODI 10981449
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Several things are wrong or gone bad. Nissan suppose to be awesome vehicles with good reputation but tell you if i had known or could have for seen all the trouble, wow. 1. Have had problems with steering wheel locking, ok that was fixed it has done it again. Module is bad. 2. Had to replace transmission very costly 3000, and was told that in a couple yrs would need it again. Push button start is part of the locking…
ODI 11265858
Steering
My 2009 nissan altima has locked the steering wheel due to the failure of the electrical steering lock system, which is a major problem within these cars. There was a recall but most owners won't malfunction until further miles like mines. I was at my parents house visiting "thank lord" which was not that far from my apartment, when i came outside to leave the vehicle would not start. Was due to that problem
ODI 10971473
Steering
I tried to start nissan altima after shopping and would not start. Steering was locked up and transmission.i was not in the safest part of town so i was worried for my safety.this is the second time it happened to me so i knew it was the steering lock unit gone bad again. First time was 3 years ago and it was replaced free at nissan dealer this time it cost me $ 1009.56 at same nissan dealer. Need to recall so this…
ODI 10969866
Steering
LOCK STEERING HAD TO BE REPLACED.
ODI 10983136
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. After the vehicle was started, it failed to shift out of park and the intelligent key system warning indicator illuminated the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that unknown parts related to the steering lock mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10956493
Steering
Steering lock has broken and there is no way to start my car - it left me stranded at night and i understand nissan will not honor a recall that they had for this before. I was parked in a lot when it happened. I had my car towed, then it worked briefly but has stopped again. This is an electronic key with no manual option. I understand that this is a persistent problem with this vehicle and year and that nissan…
ODI 10956396
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While trying to start the vehicle, the power steering lock was faulty and the warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
ODI 10955001
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
The start push button ignition and the intelligent key will not engage.. The steering wheel is locked and will not allow the brake pad to depress for the operation of the vehicle. I am left dead in the water with no way to start or use the accessories function to turn on the radio or allow my phone to charge in the battery port. I went to pick up my family went to start the car and there was no recognition.
ODI 10955272
Steering
Drove to work fine. Car started right up. When i tried to start my car an hour later the car couldn't start or attempt to turn over. The battery is brand new so that wasn't the issue. Turns out the electrical steering cylinder lock is bad. Tried everything to get the car to start. Car was stationary but now i'm stranded.
ODI 10953826
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lock needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.
ODI 10954303
Steering
I was unable to start my car and was left stranded in a parking lot at work for over 3 hours waiting for a tow truck. Once i got to the nissan dealership i was informed that the issue is with my steering lock and it would cost $1,300. I came in 4 days prior to this event due to an indicator light coming on which i found out was a warning about the programing of my key and was turned away by the dealer and told that…
ODI 10953764
Steering
The steering lock module needs replaced and the car will not start. The car was driven to location without any issue and parked. Once i returned to the car it would not start, was unable to jump start the car. Car was towed.
ODI 10953693
Electrical System · Steering
My vehicle wouldn't start after fueling at a gas pump.
ODI 10950150
Steering
My nissan altima would not start due to the steering lock. I was in the middle of nowhere with no cell service. It was the middle of the night so i waited in my car until morning. I then walked 5 miles to the nearest convenience store to call aaa. Once i got my car towed home, i called nissan & despite all of the same complaints as mine, nissan would not cover the part even though i could have died that night. The…
ODI 10950105
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized with no warning and the vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for further inspection and diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10950446
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I started my car as usual to run some errands. It started fine. I stopped at the gas station and shut off the car. It would not start again. It was freezing cold. My car was blocking the gas pump and it could not be moved. I ruled out the key fob because it still unlocked the doors. I inserted the key fob in the emergency socket that is supposed to start the car in case the battery in the key fob dies. Still…
ODI 10949878
Steering
The steering lock failed without warning,leaving me stranded.the only way to fix it was to have the car toed to a dealer. The price of the part was very high and the labor was very high also.nissan is aware of the problem and did not send a notification to me about the problem. This left me stranded and also left me with the bill. Nissan replaced the part for free for awhile but stopped before my car broke. I worry…
ODI 10949563
Steering
Vehicle failed to start and vehicle was in a very risky area. We were afraid for our safety and afraid that our vehicle might be damaged by vandals in that area.
ODI 10949718
Power Train · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Issues with steering wheel which leads to the car not turning on at all .
ODI 10953973
Electrical System · Steering
Out of nowhere, i parked my car and when i went to start it, the car would not start and the key light was on. I thought my key battery died and after trying different keys, etc, determined there was another issue. After research, i discovered that it is a well-known issue with the steering lock. After tapping the unit below the steering wheel, i was able to get it to lock and start the car. Then, 2 days later, it…
ODI 10948637
Steering
When leaving work car would not start using the push start. After contacting nissan they informed me that it was the steering lock and it was only covered for an extended 6 years after original purchase. I feel that if they knew that this part was faulty they should have offered a recall. A $1000 dollars is a lot of money to pay or repairs especially when they know this part will leave you stranded. *tr
ODI 10949167
Steering
Steering lock unit failure, car wouldn't start and left me stranded and had to be towed. I understand this part has had thousands of failures from online research for this vehicle but hasn't been recalled
ODI 10948347