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
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the steering wheel lock malfunctioned. The key icon illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they diagnosed that the steering wheel lock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.
ODI 10927676
Electrical System · Steering
Vehicle would not crank after steering mechanism malfunction.
ODI 10926467
Steering
The key light stays on. The car keeps give me low battery warning even i just changes the battery in key fob. Now the "🔑 /key" lights on. The car could not start.
ODI 10926273
Steering
The steering wheel lock prevents your push to start to operate and this was an extended warranty for lifetime but nissan since has actually made it only available till january 2016 which is def still coming up as an ongoing issue today
ODI 10926214
Steering
I went to the mall to drop off a painting and my car wouldn't start when i left and was giving me the key indicator so after a 20 second search on google i found that a lot of nissan owners had the same problem as me, which was the steering wheel column not receding to where it should be in order to lock the wheel. I think its absurd the piece is 600 at the dealership and 400 online. Then the key needs to be…
ODI 10926071
Steering
My car would not start due to the electrical steering column lock failure . This is also known by nissan and they still have not recalled this issue. Which is very unfortunate to the nissan owners and it is expensive to fix.
ODI 10926743
Steering
Car wouldn't start out of nowhere. No electricity or anything now i'm out of two grand for a nissan defect which is absolutely absurd. I want my money back. Stranded myself and three kids at midnight in the middle of a dark parkway in ten degrees weather!!! I had no money for towing. What nerve of nissan. U need to recall this crap
ODI 10934138
Steering
Steering lock assembly malfunctioned car will not start. Nissan has knowledge the problem but won't repair honor repairing a defective part.
ODI 10925538
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Car stalled twice both parked in a parking lot. Battery works and key fob works with doors. But engine wont start with push button start. Electronic steering column lock defect.
ODI 10925908
Electrical System · Steering
The electronic steering lock has malfunctioned. The car would not start, leaving myself and two children stranded.
ODI 10925495
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall the steering wheel locked in my altima and it left me stranded in the road! The battery wasn't dead, the control key wasn't bad either. The dealer says is a $1,300 repair job! It's the steeringg wheel lock that needs replacement and i have seen youtube videos and it has happened to thousands of people with 09' altimas!! Why did you take the manufacture replacement in 2015!? This is so horrible! I…
ODI 10925542
Electrical System · Steering
Was driving altima running great got ne tires service done. Went to a friends house when i came back to start the altima wouldn't start. I tried everything changing batteries in car, remote batteries changed. I finally came across this video and explain everything that was happening and said nissan is aware of this issue but doesn't want to put a recall on it. It's believe it's a major safety problem what would have…
ODI 10929501
Steering
When parking in reverse, car does not start after 2 minutes. The electronis steering column lock unit (escl) malfunctions and shows error symbol on dashboard showing that immobilizer is activated and steering is locked. It is unsafe, dangerous and scary situation. I have family, with little kids in the car and stranded on side of a road, with car parked while the traffic is flying by. Nissan dealership and service…
ODI 10924800
Steering
Takata recall my daughters 2009 nissan altima was running fine, she parked it and ran inside to grab her school lanyard and right back out to go back to school when it wouldnt start. The key fob was in the car, and it was as if the car didnt recognize it. We searched online and did our own trouble shooting and replaced the brake switch and key fob batteries which didnt help. Had the car towed to our dealership and…
ODI 10924789
Steering
The key icon displays and the car does not start while it was stationary. Dealer said steering lock unit (nissan part #: 48700-9n00b) is short circuited. Nissan dealer is asking for $1,100 to fix it.
ODI 10924515
Engine · Steering · Wheels
I change my radiator 2 times - and they change the steering column lock and they charge me 1,200 . I have change the pressure sensors couple times . This always happen when i was driving
Fire reported
ODI 11004147
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Electronic steering column lock failure. Leaves car disabled where ever you are. Car will not start. Must be towed. Nissan had an earlier recall but never published it to 2009 altima owners.
ODI 10925457
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Steering wheel lock malfunctioned causing car not to start. Was having a severe asthma attack at the time and was in a life or death situation. Thankfully others were around that could take me to the er. This part was a known issue as evidenced by an extended warranty on this part but no customer notification was ever issued to me. I was lucky! To be in a situation where you are panicked and not thinking clearly and…
ODI 10925392
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The car will not start when i push on the brake and push the button for it to start. The dealer says it is the steering column lock module. It was in a stationary position but we were stranded and had to get the car towed.
ODI 10923779
Steering
Car will not start because of the electronis steering column lock unit (escl) this is very unsafe i could have been with my children at a unsafe area for nissan to tell me warranty is not avaiable anymore. The price to get this fix is 1200 this is so unfair if its a nissan issue
ODI 10919797
Steering
I was at a friends house in downtown albany doing some work, but when it came time to leave i got in my car which was parked on the street and my car just wouldn't start. I towed it to a nissan dealership nearby and they told me that the issue with my car is the steering lock assembly. Apparently there was a recall on this issue and the warranty was extended because of this problem but neither my parents or i were…
ODI 10924168
Engine · Steering
My electronic steering column lock has malfunctioned for the second time. This malfunction does not allow the car to recognize the key fob, preventing ignition. I was stranded in a remote part of a forest preserve and because my car would not start i had to hike out 6 miles until i got cell phone coverage and could call for help. This problem happened to me previously in 2011. At that point nissan had covered this…
ODI 10919680
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While in park, the vehicle failed to start and "key fob" was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there was an extended warranty for the electronic steering column lock (escl); however, the warranty was expired. The failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10919382
Steering
Car wont start because of bad steering lock. Seems to be a common issue with 2009 altima and should be recalled and covered by nissan. Definitely a safety issue. Never received a notification from nissan of faulty part.
ODI 10919097
Steering
STEERING LOCK REPAIR.
ODI 10949749