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
12-2-16, friday 9:30 pm very cold in northeastern ohio. Car in parking lot would not start because of a steering lock failure. Called neighbor 25 miles away for a ride home. 12-3-16,sat.car towed to nissan dealer where purchased. Repair would cost upwards of $1,000. Research on the internet indicates nissan had extended warranty repairs for this problem and then recinded it. I believe this is a safety issue. If a…
ODI 10936491
Steering
The steering lock ceased up and my car would no longer start. I went into a store came out and the car would no longer do anything! The key button would come on but nothing else. Was like i wasnt even trying to start the car. I had my two children with me and it was in the evening. Winter temps are getting into the freezing temps. I am thankful this did not happen on my way home, if i had to pull over on the highway…
ODI 10929701
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I got in my car the other day to run to the store and the cars push button ignition would not start the car, the llght on the dash suggests that the steering wheel is not locked, but it is locked. Vehicle is parked in my driveway
ODI 10930036
Steering
The steering wheel lock has failed leaving the car unable to be started. I was stranded at my work and the car needed to be towed to the dealership to be diagnosed. The dealer is aware of this as a common problem yet are unwilling to issue a recall and my car is out of the warranty period. This problem is a major safety issue because people are being stranded on the road. If you're lucky, then you are parked safely…
ODI 10929509
Steering
The steering lock mechanism failed while stopped and parked, resulting in my significant other being stranded twice in a 3 day period. The first day a light tapping on the device allowed the car to be started. But after the second time, nothing could be done to get the car to start. This has happened 5 total times now over the course of the past 2 years. What if this were to happen in below 0 conditions where help…
ODI 10928731
Electrical System · Steering
Electronic steering column lock (escl) failed and was sticks and stranded. I am a full time student as well as working full time. Had to get my 09 altima towed to the dealship and lost out on work and made my daily life a financial hardship. It is going to cost me $1100 just for the part and labor. This is a known issue with 2009 altima's and needs to be recalled until nissan fixes the issue. This is very dangerous…
ODI 10928750
Electrical System · Steering
My car would not start and i was forced to sit in my car for hours as the stores had closed and it took over a hour to have my car towed. This left me in a situation in which i could have been harmed as a young woman in vulnerable situation. Nissan states that this is a manufacturer irregularity which means this is something that shouldn't be happening and is a manufacture issue. After getting it diagnosed by a…
ODI 10928662
Steering
STERLING LOCKED, CANNOT OPERATE VEHICLE
ODI 10933769
Electrical System · Steering · Wheels
Luckily the car was parked and wouldn't start for this incident. After having it towed they needed to replace the steering lock mechanism. We're glad it wasn't being driven on the highway at the time it failed and possibly locked up the steering column. That could have been deadly. The replacement cost of this part is outrageous and should have been covered or replaced by nissan. They've had a history of issues with…
ODI 10928417
Electrical System · Steering
The car doesnt start because the car's starting system is faulty. It is called electronic steering column lock (escl) failure. Only nissan dealers can fix this issue and they charge exorbitant amount of money for replacing a small part and for labor. This is not caused by a user error but because of a defect with this model itself. There are many such complains online and happens to people randomly. This is a severe…
ODI 10933923
Steering
In the evening of nov 26, 2016. It was a freezing cold night. My car could not start with "key and key sign" light on. It was on briefly before. But it went away after changing battery on the fob. This time i tried all tricks from internet and it does not work. Finally i took the electric steering lock from the steering rod. Depress the piston. The car can be turned on. From internet, there are so many 2009 altima…
ODI 10928260
Steering
The vehicle steering locked up in grocery store parking lot, leaving me stranded, it had to be towed to dealership, the day before thanksgiving leaving me with no transportation. The shuttle van had shut down for the day, being out of work and not having the funds for a rental car, i did get a loaner car. They called on friday and stated they did have the part needed for the repair and hopefully would have car ready…
ODI 10928308
Electrical System · Steering
Electronic steering control lock failed, leaving me stranded on the side of the road, apparently a common problem with 09 nissan, contacted nissan and opened a case, they called back and refused to help, with anything. What a joke nissan is turning out to be. There are literally thousands of posts on this problem, and nissan gives an unlimited mileage replacement that ended in 2014, i offered to pay for the labor if…
ODI 10928933
Steering
Went to work. Once entering back into the vehicle it wouldn't start showed key icon on the steering wheel. I researched online and it is the electronic steering column lock failure. I called nissan and was notified that the recall ended in 2015. I was not notified. Once i spoke to gene at nissan company said the dealer never notified them i was a nissan owner. Had to have the car towed to a mechanice
ODI 10927587
Steering
Drove my 2009 altima to local nissan dealership for an evap canister ses light issue. Got out of the car to get early bird paperwork and car would not restart when i returned to it. The service advisor advised that the steering lock mechanism would have to be replaced. My receipt for the steering lock mechanism alone shows a charge of $1110.78. Filed a complaint with nissan usa that same day and was given a case…
ODI 10927520
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Arrived at a gas station to fuel up, after i was done the car wouldn't start. Come to find out that the steering lock pump (which is connected to the push to start mechanism) is worn out which stops the car to turn on
ODI 10939093
Steering
My car will not start and had to be towed to a garage. I replaced the battery in the car and replaced the battery on the key fob. I have seen several complaints on this and it seems to be the steering control unit in which is pretty pricey....i just replaced the cvt transmission in which cost me $2200.00 this was also recall but i was over my miles to have this honored by nissan.
ODI 10927806
Steering
Two days before my car turned off and won't turn on again this key symbol and the word "key" showed up on my dashboard. Two days later, we went to sunday dinner parked, i forgot to roll the windows up. I go to turn the car on again and it wont start. I had to have it towed almost 30 miles and now they want me to pay them 1040 to fix the problem. I purchased my car 4 months ago, with no mention from anyone that there…
ODI 10927704
Steering
My have problem with the electronic steering lock column and righ now no move and what can you to help me? My is in my house right now but mo start.
ODI 10927395
Electrical System · Steering
My wife was driving her 2009 nissan altima and parked. When leaving to go home, the car would not and could not start. The key lock symbol (red) and lock symbol (yellow) were lit on the dashboard. I did some research and found that the it was the steering column lock which many has been complaining about. I took it to the nissan dealer and the part would be $600.00. Attached is the printout of the warranty. This had…
ODI 10929949
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While trying to start the vehicle, the ignition switch had not engaged in order for the key to turn into the start position. The contact stated that the steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic informed the contact that the steering lock mechanism failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 113,000.
ODI 10929546
Steering
Steering wheel lock recall. The steering wheel was able to be turned all the way around and would not lock causing the car to be un-driveable. Once the car was powered off and to a stop the car would not start back up again.
ODI 10927274
Steering
My nissan altima. 2009. Been having problems with the steering wheel lock coil the car did not want to start so a person walking by told me that he had the same problem with the steering wheel lock coil. So i looked it up and it was recalled when i called nissan they told me yesterday was the last day. And the part is $800 i think that is to much for a little part that locks and starts the car.
ODI 10927771
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start and the electronic steering lock warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the lock steering and screw steering lock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10928207
Steering
Steering wheel lock would not release to start. This occurred very far from home and without warning. Nassan is aware of this and does not act in favor of owners to remedy the problem thus allowing for costly expense and repairs.
ODI 10926493