2011 Nissan Altima Steering Problems
- 11
- 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 11 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Over the past couple of months the steering in my car has gotten tough. I thought it may have been the power steering pump. I took it to the shop and they couldn't find the problem, being that the power steering pump was working properly and the fluid level was good. Yesterday i was at the gas station getting fuel. As i was driving away, there was a sound similar to a balloon popping and the steering jerked to the…
ODI 11162904
Steering
Takata recall , my 2011 nissan altima 2.5s started having problems with the steering, and it makes a weird noise when i start up the car
ODI 11165527
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Went to start my car.in the dashboard was a key light.car wouldn't start look up things that could be the problem saying something about steering lock.the car was sitting at my house .
ODI 11121910
Steering
Steering wheel lock mechanism malfunctioning. Steering wheel locks, brake pad locks. Car turns on but engine will not start. Key fob opens door. Lights and dash light up.
ODI 10926141
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Ever since i purchased this car tire pressure sensor keeps coming on change all 4 tires brand new ones reset the computer and it still comes on the car swerves and it's sometimes hard to control after a certain speed i've learned that a 2011 subaru had a recall on their suspension and i believe there is something wrong with this car i called the police on the 800 number put a complaint in they told me under this…
ODI 10928703
Air Bags · Body · Steering · Tires
I was traveling with 2 small children on a straight way on hwy and the front tire blew in the sidewall of my michelin tire. I was pulled across the other lane into a ditch striking a stone culvert after going airborne. I had purchased a set of michelin tires and they were a 70,000 mile tire and had 23,000 miles on them when this occurred. After investigation it was determined a blowout as there was no damage to…
Crash reported
ODI 10701733
Electrical System · Steering
There have been several times the car was unable to start and unable to be shut off without having to be towed. They claimed it was a battery issue, but the car almost acted like it was encountering a software crash both times. I've had to have the exhaust / catalytic converter replaced on the car. I've had several major steering problems. At one point, a tie rod had to be replaced on this car. The latest steering…
ODI 10679608
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan altima. While driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed and there was a loud rattling noise and vibration coming from the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v371000…
ODI 10760430
Steering
Steering wheel is peeling on the top and is soft to the point where at any given moment the foam will be in my hand.the car was a certified pre-owned vehicle by nissan and bought at nissan. They reviewed the defect to be replaced at "goodwill" but it did not qualify as a reason to a replace; even though it is a potential danger to the driver of the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10662396
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan altima hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. In addition, the tires would not respond to movements of the steering wheel. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer where they advised her that the rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10490767
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan altima. The contact was driving 30 mph on a grooved pavement as the vehicle began to independently move back and forth. The contact stated that the vehicle would not stay in a straight line and the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose a failure with the vehicle. The failure was not reported to the manufacturer and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
ODI 10398807