NissanAltima2009
  1. Nissan Altima
  2. Problems
  3. 2009
  4. Steering

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

BandRecords
60–100k mi309
100–150k mi164
30–60k mi149
1–30k mi29
150–400k mi24

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 25, 2012 · 120,000 miles

    Steering

    I was driving the vehicle and i hit a curb and the steering wheel locked up the entire security system causing my car to shut down. *tr

    Crash reported

    ODI 10456684

  • March 20, 2012 · 60,196 miles

    Electrical System · Steering

    2009, nissan altima 2.5s. Would not start, yellow illuminating key in left hand corner. Towed to dealership said could be one of 3 things. I told him i looked online and it was the steering wheel lock mechanism. He called me the next day and confirmed the problem. Cost would be 900 which included a freight fee of 50.67. First time ever for a shipping fee at a car dealership. Mileage is 60,149. *tr

    ODI 10500952

  • March 12, 2012 · 59,186 miles

    Steering

    Vehicle would not start. Key light on dash illuminated. Had towed to dealer. Informed problem was a faulty steering lock control unit. Very common problem on this model, part not in stock. *tr

    ODI 10493605

  • February 21, 2012 · 44,193 miles

    Electrical System · Steering

    My 2009 nissan altima would not start. Vehicle is equipped with factory intelligent key starting system ,and the intelligent key warning light would blink on the dash.had vehicle towed to nearest nissan dealer. A faulty steering lock control unit (part #48700-9n00b) needed to be replaced. This is becoming a common issue with 2008-2009 nissan altima's and other nissan vehicles produced in those years. A recall should…

    ODI 10449224

  • February 9, 2012 · 38,000 miles

    Steering · Suspension

    After about 37000 miles i started to hear a "whirring" or kind of "roaring" noise while driving. I noticed the noise sped up and got a bit louder as i accelerated. I asked a mechanic to check the brakes and those were fine. At the next oil change, i asked the mechanic to ride in the car because the noise had gotten louder. They found one of the front wheel bearings to be worn out. I took the car to a dealer, because…

    ODI 10447693

  • November 26, 2011 · 59,125 miles

    Steering

    On 12/26/11 i went to do an errand. I parked the car, came back, and the car wouldn't start. All the electrical worked. I had the key with me, yet the car would start. I had the car towed to the capitol nissan in atlanta. They diagnosed it as a faulty steering lock unit. They replaced the part as well as the ignition switch assembly. The mileage at that time was 33,572. I purchased the car in oct 2011. On 12/21/16 i…

    ODI 10937999

  • August 30, 2010 · 69,500 miles

    Electrical System · Steering

    Car will not start. The intelligent key warning light is on and preventing me from starting the car. *tr

    ODI 10480023