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 · Engine · Steering
[xxx], atlanta, georgia my daughter's 2009 nissan altima did the same thing. She came over for a visit and upon leaving her car would not crank. My husband and i did all of the troubleshooting according to the manual to no avail. I called the dealership where she purchased the vehicle and he immediately knew what the problem was. He wanted to sell here another altima, because nissan knew this was an issue, so they…
ODI 10492097
Steering
On december 27th i was sitting in my car with the car on and everything worked fine i got out of my car turned my car off and locked it up as usual. Later that evening i got back into my car to go some where and my car would not start the yellow key indicator light was illuminated in the left side of the car i could not press the brake it was very stiff and the start button would not come out of the lock position.…
ODI 10490436
Electrical System · Steering
It was the first chill in chicago and the car was parked in the street. When i tried to start the car it would only light up the intelligent key warning light in the dash indicating an issue with the intelligent key-less system. Upon further research (a simple google search "nissan altima intelligent key warning light issues") indicated that is a very common issue with altimas and is related to the "steering lock"…
ODI 10490956
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle failed to start and would not recognize the key in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the steering lock module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was…
ODI 10490938
Electrical System · Steering
While driving my nissan 2009 altima today the warning light (yellow key) came on after hitting a pot hole, when i had to press on my brakes to stop at a red light the car killed and the red car warning light started flashing , when the car came to a complete stop i put it in park and tried to depress the start button. Nothing happened, the car was not recognizing the intelligent key. The yellow key warning light…
ODI 10490168
Electrical System · Steering
Have had this car for 2+ years now, lived in arizona and florida. I now live in maryland. This morning was slightly colder than normal, with sleet coming in last night. My wife attempted to start the car this morning while i was away at work and could not get it to start. Looking at the dash indicators, it showed the orange intelligent key light on, and when i tried to start the car, the ignition button would not…
ODI 10490118
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the key-less entry system failed and the vehicle could not be started. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed. The failure was located at the steering lock system and the contact was advised that the key-less computer needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 10490127
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the steering lock module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 60,200.
ODI 10489502
Steering
Vehicle wouldn't start, called a mechanic friend thinking it was the battery. He realized it wasn't the battery, it was the steering lock and he'd seen it before in nissan's. We finally had to call nissan and schedule an appointment and have it towed to the nearest dealership. It cost us $800. Our mechanic friend says that in his experience nissan doesn't find this to be a "safety issue" so they won't do a formal…
ODI 10493582
Steering
Drove my altima to work, as usual and parked at my work parking lot. Once it was time to leave, got into my car to drive home but car wouldn't start. Blinking key light in upper left and corner and car/key light in upper right hand corner. Had to get vehicle towed to a nissan dealership by work (30 miles away from home). Nissan has had my car for two days now and just figured out it was the faulty steering column…
ODI 10489427
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Our altima has failed to recognize our intelligent keys and will not start. The doors will lock and unlock. The alarm will sound and the trunk will open but the car will not start. I'm being told this is due to a faulty steering lock mechanism that has been recalled in some nissan models but not the altima. The part itself is $500 and the labor will take it to almost $1000 or more. This is completely absurd. What…
ODI 10488922
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the steering lock mechanism would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,400.
ODI 10489230
Steering
My wife went out to go to lunch and the car would not start. The only thing on the display was a yellow indicator light that looked like a key. We called nissan dealership and after explaining the problem they said have it towed as the steering lock control module is bad. We had it towed and repaired cost 667.00 plus towing. If nissan knows that this is a issue potential to all 08 and 09 altimas, they should do a…
ODI 10488847
Steering
Went to walmart came out of the store to find my car would not start. Had to have it towed to nissan dealer which was around $200 and then the part for the steering lock assembly was $700. *tr
ODI 10509006
Electrical System · Steering
On a recent cold morning i got into my 2009 nissan altima, at 7:00 am and drove son to school. Came home and parked vehicle. Got back in car at 3:00 pm and car would not start. The car had been fine that morning. Push start would not get out of "lock" position. Headlights, inside lights, brake lights all worked. Steering wheel was not locked. Would not get out of "park". Battery was tested and not the problem. Fuses…
ODI 10489188
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
After our first real freeze of the winter (low 20's), the car was locked up for no reason. Pressing the push button ignition, inserting the fob into the key holder, nothing will start the car. The brake pedal is heavy, no lights comes up on the instrument panel and the steering wheel is totally locked out. Had to get the altima towed into a local dealership and come to find out it's a steering wheel lock out control…
ODI 10488680
Steering
Steering lock that engages the engine malfunctioned when i tried to start the car. The car would not recognize the intelligent key, after watching a utube video i wiggled around the steering wheel not gently and the intelligent key was then recognized and i was able to start the car. Now while driving the warning light for the intelligent key stays on. This seems to be an issue with nissan altimas 2007-2009 is there…
ODI 10488074
Steering
The steering lock assembly stop working, so because the car only start with the push button it was impossible to turn my car on. So i took my car to nissan and they said that i have to pay $1100 to change the steering lock assembly. And my car have only 48,449 miles. *tr
ODI 10487937
Electrical System · Steering
When i entered my car i noticed that the push brake light wasn't on like it normally is for the intelligent key start. I pushed down on the brake and it felt very stiff. A yellow key light kept flashing and everytime i would try and start the car it would stay in lock and wouldn't even try to start. I didn't hear the ignition, nothing. I tried to check the battery, i used a different key, i put the key in the slot…
ODI 10487771
Electrical System · Steering
Without any warning my 2009 nissan altima would not start. I could not depress the brake in order to start the car. The car recognized the intelligent key was inside the car, i could lock/unlock the doors and trunk, dome lights worked. Basically i was stranded. I contacted the dealer i purchased car from (whom are not familiar with nissan vehicles) and an extended warranty, they had me troubleshoot. I called lock &…
ODI 10487352
Electrical System · Steering
After work my wife's car would not start. The intelligent key warning light was on but the push button was non responsive even with the fob in the key fob slot. We had the vehicle towed to the dealer and was told it the steering lock control unit had gone bad and is preventing the ignition swith from working. This part should be recalled by nissan since it prevents starting the car leaving you stranded.
ODI 10487315
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer where they advised her that the power steering lock failed. The vehicle was repaired for the steering lock mechanism. The manufacturer was contacted and offered her the component at a lower price. The failure mileage was approximately 64,980. The current mileage was approximately…
ODI 10493234
Steering
I got into my car to start it to realize it was locked down. I couldn't start it or even roll my windows down ! It ended up being the steering lock box and have had several problems with it since. I don't have that many miles on it and have heard of several others being recalled but not 2009 .... It needs to be !!! *tr
ODI 10552310
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Upon attempting to start the car, ignition would not change from "lock" to "acc" or "on". Intelligent key warning lamp was lit steady on dash. Steering wheel column was not locked. All power and other functions worked (lights, door locks, etc). Battery is fine. Independent testing found steering lock control module part 48700-9n00b faulty. Similar/same part on nissan gtrs was recalled, part number 48700-jf00a or…
ODI 10487396
Steering
Vehicle was parked and engine was turned off, upon return to vehicle to start engine with the intelligent key, steering wheel was locked and the car would not recognize the smart key even while inside the car or when it was inserted on the smart key port. Attempted to jump vehicle but it was not the battery, car was towed to nearest nissan dealership, not selling dealership. Part was back ordered so no vehicle or…
ODI 10487151