2009 Nissan Altima Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 24
- 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.
What owners report
- steering column · 6 records
- column lock · 5 records
- push button · 4 records
- electronic steering · 4 records
- extended warranty · 4 records
- steering lock · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
The car losses acceleration while in the highway. It appears to happen when it's hot and there's no warning and thus could be fatal.
ODI 11231568
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Start stop butting is stuck in lock position therefore not starting the car. Fobs door unlock, lock, trunk and panic buttons work but car does not turn on. Car will not turn on when fob is inserted in the left hand side insert either. Happened at [redacted], holbrook ma after car was shut off for the night. Next morning it didn't read the key.
ODI 11121757
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
While driving at highway speeds the vehicle goes into limp mode and the speed drastically decreases and loses all power! There is no warnings.
ODI 11010886
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The car will not start. The dash lights and radio come on and the "on" indicator is lit where the push button is. However, the engine does not start.
ODI 11005108
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Came out of the store couldn't start vehicle all of a sudden, wheel wouldn't turn, brakes were hard to step on, "key" light on! Doors able to unlock and lock and trunk. Towed 3x nobody could fix it said needs to go back to nissan nobody could even get a diagnostic output on it..sitting at nissan now waiting for them to tell me cost which i can't afford a dime, missed work single m w disabled very sick son..luckily…
ODI 10946570
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Vehicle would not start. Keylight flashed. Car needed to be towed in heavy rain from my work in an unsafe area and towed to my house and dealership. Car has faulty electronic steering column lock. Nissan will not honor extended warranty even though this was a known issue to nissan. I was told by nissan consumer affairs that the extended warranty was never advertised to consumers and was not a recall but the extended…
ODI 10946821
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
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
Electronic Stability Control
I was parked in bank parking lot on 601. S clark st, chicago, il when pushing the the start push button, the car would not start. The key symbol was illuminating. Tried to jump the battery and the car wouldn't start. Contaced nissan dealership to try to troubleshoot. So, i had fmy boyfriend drive me to the dealership, bought a new battery for the remote transmitter, the car still wouldn't start. So the car was towed…
ODI 10935473
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
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The electrical steering column lock (escl) failure which wouldn't allow the car to start is the most stupid thing i've ever heard. And that nissan wouldn't recall it is a big shame on the manufacturer. On top of that, they charge ridiculously expensive to have the part replaced ($600+labor)??!! This is super unsafe for drivers in the northeast as we may get stuck in a cold winter freezing to death for what? There is…
ODI 10911080
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. When the contact parked the vehicle and locked it with the fob, it failed to start upon her return. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the esc needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. Updated 12/23/16*lj updated 02/07/17.*jb
ODI 10908244
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
My 2009 nissan altima is currently having issues with the defects in the electronic steering column lock (escl). The car just cut off on me as i was parking in a parking spot. Luckily i was able to force the gear in park. It disabled the push-button ignition on my car and locked my steering column. So, i was stranded! This is big safety issue because my car could've just continued to roll if i couldn't get it into…
ODI 10893174
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Nissan altima 2009 issue: escl, steering wheel lock, engine won't start and key is in car.
ODI 10854837
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tamara recall i'm a nurse and i was dressed and ready for work upon arrival to my car my fob allowed me to unlock my door but whom i got in and attempted to start my car i noticed i couldn't press my breaks they were tight and steering wheel was also locked. I pressed the push to start button but nothing happened i looked at the information center and only noticed a amber key light up and lock light on around the…
ODI 10852599
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Vehicle will not start due to faulty steering lock mechanism. I was in a parking lot with my two young children when my car would not start. Apparently, this issue has caused a lot of people to be stranded. Nissan is well aware of the problem and that their mechanism during '09 and '10 was faulty. How could any malfunction that leaves people stranded not be considered a safety issue! The part is very expensive and…
ODI 10836906
Electronic Stability Control · Suspension
Having issues with car not starting frequently it seems a recall should be completed. Also searing at times is an issue.
ODI 10863284
Electronic Stability Control
The electronic steering column lock module in my 2009 altima locked leaving me stranded and unable to start my vehicle. This is a known issue. Nissan received so many complaints they extended the warranty for a limited time (to 2014). I purchased my vehicle prior to this date from a nissan dealer where i've taken it for every service and was never made aware of the issue until i couldn't start my vehicle and had to…
ODI 10819361
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My car was not starting. It was indicated as no key. I called nissan customer care. They told that my cars warrenty expired on march 2015. My cars first registration date is november 2009. I have heared that the ecsl of nissan altima is having 6 years of warrenty. But i am told by the nissan authorised dealer - pinnacle nissan scotsdate phoenix that my warrenty expired. My car have not completed its 6 year and i am…
ODI 10745132
Electronic Stability Control
The car would not be started due to the steering lock system failure. *tr
ODI 10671630
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Steering was locked and key indicator was coming on dashboard. It was a mechanical failure related to escl (emission steering control lock). *tr
ODI 10572599
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Part 2 - confirmation number 10500119 part 1 --- i wanted to add that i purchased this car new in 2009. This will cost me out of pocket $685 and of course like a said previously the warranty of 3/36,000 being the years that expired first. I've only had this car 3 1/2 years you shouldn't have major problems like this with a car this early. This should be a big red flag to the nissan company!. *tr
ODI 10500125
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
First problem started with a funny sound when the car would start and sometimes it would not start the first time with pushing the auto start. This was about 6 months ago and about 4 months ago i got the visual on the column that the smartkey was low and had them replace by the dealership and reprogrammed in both keys. This is when all the problems started delayed start not starting then i left home and arrived at…
ODI 10500119
Electronic Stability Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly spun out of control into the median before coming to a stop independently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed away, but not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10622301