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.
Service Brakes · Steering
My brake switch went out in september. At any given time my car wouldn't start. When i press the brake peddle my brake light wouldn't come on. This happened over and over again. This is very dangerous because someone could run into the back of the car at any given time. I travel up and down the road a good bit. Having this problem is very dangerous for me. Now, a few months my car want start again. The dealership…
ODI 10944182
Steering
Steering lock mechanism abruptly failed preventing the car from starting. The car was stationary but the problem caused me and my young grandchildren stranded in subfreezing conditions.
ODI 10944610
Steering
Steering lock actuator: steering lock mechanism went out and left my daughter stranded and we had to have veh towed. There was no alternate way to start car or put it in neutral to roll it out of the way. All due to a push start button on car and no other way to operate it safely. Having to have it repaired myself which will cost between $1500 and $700. This part should be recalled due to the danger it imposes. Also…
ODI 10943883
Steering
Takata recall. Last evening i went to the closest store, which happens to be 12 miles from home. I did as many do when getting to a store. Turned off my 2009 nissan altima and locked it as i was walking away from the store. I had left my car off roughly 15 minutes. When i got in the car there were no flashing lights or indication something was wrong. I applied my foot to pedal and pushed the ignition, but nothing…
ODI 10943780
Steering
Steering wheel lock mechanism issue. This is a known issue with nissan. Nissan put an extended warranty that ended january 1st 2016. This is a faulty part and must be added to recall list. Went to work in january of 2017, upon going to leave after facility was locked up for night my car had a yellow key light illuminated. Applied my break pushed the button and nothing happened. Had happened intermediately before…
ODI 10946351
Steering
The electronic steering column lock malfunctioned, leaving the car entirely incapable of starting. The car had been shut off while i was at work, snow had started to fall and it dipped into freezing temperatures. I went to leave work late at night only to find i could not start the car despite my best efforts. The key fob allowed me to unlock and lock my doors, and there was power to the car as the interior lights…
ODI 10946256
Steering
On 1/6/17 my 2009 nissan altima would not start due to a locked steering column. I was stranded at a school in below freezing temperatures, and had to ask someone for a ride. This part has been breaking down for awhile. I was fortunate to find a ride. The temperature in kc that day was between 1-14 f with packed snow and ice on the ground. Someone could be stranded in a place or situation that is not safe. I was…
ODI 10944136
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My steering interlock in my 2009 nissan altima went out on me. I got stranded for 3 hours in 20 degrees weather with my 4 year old son until my tow truck finally got there. Car would start so i couldn't even turn heat on to keep my son warm. Nissan is still have an issue with these and won't cover the exspenses it should be a recal it's a safety hazzard i
ODI 10949537
Steering
Electonic steering wheel column lock failed. It failed in a parking lot in the evening and left me stranded.
ODI 10939522
Steering
I am unable to start my car due to the steering wheel lock. My key fob works perfectly fine and i did not do anything out of the ordinary when i went to start my car yet i cannot drive it and i am stuck in the frigid cold in front of my job.
ODI 10939167
Steering
My car was stationary at a gas pump when it failed to start. I had to get it towed to dealer to replace the electronic steering column lock (escl) unit which had failed and prevented the engine to start. Nissan had issued an extended warranty, 72 months/unlimited mileage due to known manufacturing irregularities of the escl. Unfortunately for me, the malfunction occurred after the warranty time had expired but i…
ODI 10950352
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Nissan altima 2009 has a defective steering lock system. Suddenly this evening after work when i get back to the car, it just did not start. This is a dangerous situation if it would have happened any remote place and i would have been stranded. I see there have been several people complained about this on the internet but nissan has not recalled this car. Please investigate and take appropriate steps. They should…
ODI 10938792
Steering
Parked car at a planet fitness because my 6 year old autistic daughter was having a meltdown. When that was all and done with we come back to the car and it will not turn on. The no key icon comes on the left top side the lock sign is blinking, and no key in the middle red sign. . My children and i are stranded. *tr
ODI 10938721
Steering
I have a 2009 nissan atima . I got in my car today it started ok, went to drop my daughter at daycare, and after getting back to car, it would not start, showed picture of steering wheel and push button would not start the car, i have researched online here and found out it was the steering security lock box, it's very common issue for 2009 nissan and there was a extended warranty on it, which ended in july 2016…
ODI 10937711
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Takata recall, defect steering lock unit, unable to start engine! After parked nissan 2009 altima at a shopping mall, "nokey" light is on, car can be lock and unlock through remote control key, but no display information visible at the dash board, wheel is locked and unable to switch gear. Nothing can be done to the car!
ODI 10938327
Steering
The steering lock mechanism is defective the car shut off causing it to steer hard. Then car won't start. It costs $800+ to fix the car. It only has 70,000 miles on it.and at one time this part had a lifetime warranty on it then nissan changed it to 6 years when they started to get complaints. Our car ran out of the warranty in july but we didn't receive a notification about it . Luckily we was able to bypass the…
ODI 10938667
Steering
Nissan altima 2009 parked on side of road in order to change drivers. The electronic steering column lock activated after the vehicle was turned off and the vehicle could not be restarted. This was an extremely dangerous and emotionally damaging experience. What should have been an easy routine change to an experienced driver in an unknown neighborhood resulted in passengers being stranded and requiring assistance…
ODI 10938626
Steering
While home from college for the holidays, my daughter's car was stranded at a gym after hours. We had to have her car towed to the nearest nissan dealership, which was 60 +/- miles away. We have since found the steering mechanism is a common issue with the 2009 nissan altima and in fact the warranty for this concern had been extended until 2015. Since it's 2016 the $900+ repair is not covered. Had this been a recall…
ODI 10937684
Steering
Recently my 2009 nissan altima experience a steering column lock failure that left my car incompacitated (unable to start) and left me in freezing cold temperatures.
ODI 10938444
Steering
The car would not start with fob. Was not the battery, had power throughout the car. The key indicator light was flashing in the dash. Brake lights worked. Did some research and found that there was a know problem with the escl unit. Never received any type of notification. Luckily, i was at work when i got stranded.
ODI 10936841
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Car woould not start with push button. Did start remotely but as soon as tried to restart car after getting in, car would not start. Defective locking mechanism in steering wheel so would not start. If late at night in no cell service area what do you do? No way to call for help? Car no start? Car was parked in garage. Remotely started then tried to restart after getting in car. Push button start will not work…
ODI 10937526
Steering
Unable to start car due to steering lock failure. Car was parked outside on cold winter night. Left businees early am, car recognized smart key but would not pass out of lock position. Had battery and remote checked issue due to failure in the ignition control module
ODI 10937166
Steering
My vehicle was in a parking space and when i went to start the car it didn't make a sound and the steering column was not locked. Got towed to the dealership and was told it was a steering wheel lock malfunction. Read on the internet that this is a known problem for my 2009 altima. I repair cost was almost $1000 which it totally ridiculous but it needed to be fixed. This could be a safety hazard that can be avoided
ODI 10937040
Steering
Went out to go home from work and it would not start...waited 3 hours for aaa and finally cancelled it when i realized it was not a battery issue...i had called nissan dealership and the service person told me that it should work if i put the fob in the little fob insert on the car...did not start...i had my sister bring me the other fob and it made no difference...after 3 hours, i cancelled aaa service and just…
ODI 10937462
Steering
Nissan knew of this problem of the defective steering lock system, but did not do a recall. They changed an indefinite warranty to a 6 year warranty in january 2016. I ran to the store on my lunch hour to pick up a few items, came out and car would not start. Had to have the car towed to nissan. Had to sit in a parking lot waiting for tow truck for 2 hours, only to find they had to come back for the car after 11 pm…
ODI 10936457