2009 Nissan Altima Engine Problems
- 98
- 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 98 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering lock · 21 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
- steering wheel · 12 records
- steering column · 10 records
- approximate failure · 8 records
- electronic steering · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 34 |
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
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
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While the vehicle was stationary, the steering wheel locked and the vehicle lost power. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start when prompted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 68,000.
ODI 10907208
Engine · Steering
After routine drive, car "froze-up" door would not open, car would not start, wheel did not turn, car would not start, car dead. After some research found many complaints about this, it has something to do with "steering / engine locking-up" and can happen anywhere at anytime without any warning. Nissan at one point had extended the warranty on this indefinitely, then arbitrarily ended it in mid 2015. This is…
ODI 10906431
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle became difficult to control. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the strut insulator was cracked, which caused the vehicle to be unstable. The mechanic advised that there was a recall, but the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included. The failure mileage was 90,000. The vin was not…
ODI 10895905
Engine · Power Train
First problem is stationary while parked. Car was bumped by another while parked and steering column locked up. It happened again without being bumped for unknown reason. Had to tow to garage to unlock. Has happened twice now. Expensive to fix . Second problem is while in motion on highways. On hot day, during longer trips where uphill climbing is present, the engine starts to lose power going up hill and manual…
ODI 10891865
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Catalytic converter not working causing the car to drive ineffectively, car speed declines and sometimes the car rpms stay at 3000 and won't accelerate.
ODI 11011503
Engine
On july 11th i went to the store to pick up some items. When i left the store to get in my car, it would not start. I drive a two door nissan altima coupe 2009. The steering lock had malfunctioned leaving me stranded in a parking lot while it was 95 degrees outside. I had a lock smith come and use his computer on my vehicle, unfortunately my car is in hijack mode and my engine will not allow his computer to talk to…
ODI 10884766
Engine · Steering
2009 nissan altima will not start they said it was the steering lock control unit that needs replaced. $1,100. Nissan knew of the issue and extended the warranty only until 2015. If there was an issue why was i never told about it. I would have had them replace it a long time ago. We should have been told and they should cover the cost!
ODI 10883072
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
My 2009 nissan altima had a defective steering lock that caused me to be stranded alone late at night on june 10, 2016 - not able to start my car. My car had to be towed to a dealer the next day. This is a very dangerous situation to be in because i had no warning that this was going to happen and this time it was not too cold. I was able to use my cellphone to call a friend to help. I had to get a ride back to my…
ODI 10875667
Engine · Steering
Car would not start, towed to dealership, diagnosed as failed steering lock mechanism, a known issue on the 2009 nissan altima that nissan did not recall. The car was not in motion at the time, had difficulty getting it towed since even in neutral the steering was locked down.
ODI 10873467
Engine · Steering
Steering lock release malfunction indicator on; can't start car. It's sitting like a bump in my driveway. Thanks goodness it didn't leave me stranded!! But now i'm carless!!
ODI 10871390
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Not too long ago my car would not start in several ocassions i had my children with me ages 4 & 7 in the heat stranded because my car would not recognize my key... I have contacted nissan consumers affairs at one point their was a recall but has expire in 2015 ..now its june 2016 and my car just started doing this i made 1yr with my pre owned car still makin payments not once was i notified about this recall..i just…
ODI 10873111
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. When attempting to start the vehicle, it was unable to start. The "push to start" did not start the engine and the steering failed. The failure was included in an extended warranty; however, the contact was not sure if the vehicle would still be covered. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10862837
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
The escl wheel lock will not release to let the vehicle start
ODI 10861101
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Was going out of town and due to bad weather conditions on the area i was supposed to drive to, i did not go. However, on sunday afternoon i got into vehicle, tried to start it and it would not start. Now, if i had of gone out of town like i was supposed to, i would have been stranded. I often have my small granddaughter with me. Glad she wasn't this time. Had to call tow service.
ODI 10854880
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (ron marhofer nissan, [redacted], cuyahoga falls, oh, 44221) where it was diagnosed that there was damage to the front exhaust pipe manifold, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The nissan manufacturer was contacted and provided case…
ODI 11042949
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2009 nissan altima vin number [xxx] has many safety issues that are not being reported with my vin number. The struts, steering lock box{which i paid 900.00 to repair], abs speed control sensor,engine oil coolant and most of all the cvt transmission have went out on my car and nissan will not help me repair. So i am forced to attempt this last try before joining a class action law suit. I have only had the car 2…
Crash reported
ODI 10893349
Engine · Steering
Takata recall steering lock failer, engine will no longer work. Car was parked when it happened. Part defective. Nissan is apparently aware of problem. They should fix part.
ODI 10846203
Body · Engine · Steering
This car leaks water into the drivers side floor, and keeps trapped rain water inside of both panel doors for weeks after it rains. I've already had to get the exhaust manifold leak fixed (which luckily was covered under a recall). Not to mention that i ended up having to go to the er last year for a breathing treatment because fumes were leaking into my cabin via the air conditioning(problem unknown/undiagnosed).…
ODI 10849879
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
NO STAR. STEERING LOCK BLOQUED
ODI 10851790
Engine
My vehicle was stopped roadside and would not start due to a faulty electronic steering column lock which is apparently an anti theft device. I was stuck in dangerously cold weather with nobody around and the vehicle would not start. The company issued a limited warranty in which i could not get the part fixed unless it was already broken. My car then proceeded to have the escl part break less than six months after…
ODI 10938392
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I live in the country and was prepared to leave town to visit my sister. I pack my car and get ready to leave (my car was in perfect condition in my garage all night) i went to start my car and nothing! I assumed the battery at first but the lights would turn on. I called nissan and i was told my steering wheel lock device needs replaced. I was told that i would have to tow my car in, pay for parts and labor. I ask…
ODI 10852407
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
12-13-2015 failed electronic steering lock which stranded us on the side of the road with the windows down exposing personal items and our personal safety for a part the manufacture has recognized as faulty and extended the warranty until 120 days before the part fails. 715 times? Does someone have to die in a snow storm or get hit on the interstate before action will be taken on this? The part by itself was $715…
ODI 10816598
Engine · Steering
Our 2009 nissan altima hybrid died without warning. We were unable to turn the car on, nothing on the dashboard lit up except a yellow key symbol. The lights, locks, and key fob continued to work, however. I researched the issue we were having and discovered a number of consumers had similar problems with their nissans. It is a manufacturer's defect with the steering lock which renders the car inoperable,…
ODI 10808786