2009 NISSAN Altima

Dashboard is defective. Dashboard has melted and is sticky, shiny, and reflective. This is a safety hazard. With sun, the shine causes an unbelievable glare on the window.

Melting Dashboard creating a glare on windshield and impairing/obstructing view while driving creating very dangerous driving conditions and emitting a very pungent odor that could be considered toxic under any other condition, possibly under Proposition 65 under California State Law emitting toxic fumes considered “Cancerous”.

My dash is so sticky and the glare is not safe I have had to buy a cover to put on my dash but prior to that we put a sealant on the dash to keep it from being so sticky.

My dashboard is melting

this vehicle has a very dangerous melting dashboard that is so bad if you put a finger on it it will crack,not to mention that the glare is so bad that you can’t always make out objects coming from black shiny glare nissan say’s BLA BLA BLA out of warranty no responsibility sorry?
a case has been settled by a fed judge in Florida that nissan has to replace dashboards – 250.00 fee

Dashboard has become partially melted and sticky. It is very shiny which reflects in the windshield and sometimes makes it difficult to see pedestrians and other cars.

My dash is literally melting causing a glare. There’s particular of my dash all over the car.

The dashboard is continually degrading. It is sticky with pieces chipping off. The reflection off the surface has increased with time. This problem has been longer than noted. It has just gotten worse

The dashboard has melted. So melted to the point where i can’t see when the sun hit the window. Making it very to drive in the door. Everything sticks to it and it cannot be cleaned with anything. I need it replaced by Nissan!! It’s very dangerous.

I have a 2009 Nissan Altima that the dashboard has become sticky, emits an odor, and has a glare on the windshield. I am the original owner of this vehicle and for some reason I was not notified of any of the early issues with the dash.

The dash is melting and so shiny it reflects on the window. Making it impossible to see. I purchased a dashmat to help with the glare, but the actual dash is soft to the touch and I fear it may melt down into the wiring or collapse all together in the Texas heat. The nissan dealership and the person I contacted via the website both said they could order a new dash, but I would need to purchase it as well as pay the installation fees. They could not ensure the new one would not melt too.

My dashboard is melting. There is a reflection on the mirror causing difficulties of seeing while driving when it’s sunny

The steering wheel lock assembly and the stop switch. I had the same issue in 2014 and Nissan did replace it at no charge. It happened again on 1/21/2018 just 4 years later. This is an on going issue Nissan has had with the steering lock malfunction and prevents the engine from starting. This is the 2nd time it\"s happened and i feel the part they replaced the 1st time is defected. i don\'t understand why it is happening every 4 years. I know Nissan has had many complaints about this issue.

Thank you for your help.

The electronic steering control lock malfunctioned, once in 2014 and again in 2017, causing me to be unable to start my car. It was replaced under extended warranty in 2014, but in 2017 Nissan refused to reimburse the cost of the repair saying it was outside warranty. It was the same issue both times, and clearly was not fixed the first time. This is not a component that you would expect to fail ever 3 years, it is a known manufacturer defect. This could be a safety issue if my car had failed to start somewhere where there is no cell phone service (I recently went camping out west where this would have been a real concern), particularly if it is very hot or very cold (can not turn on the car to get AC or heat).

THIS CAR STEERING LOCKED UP AND I HAD TO REPLACE THE STERING LOCK. THIS WAS A RECALL.

My nissan altima has a faulty electronic steering column lock. There is a recall campaign in place but my VIN doesnt show up on the lookup even thou its electronic steering column lock malfunctioned. It left me stranded and The dealership is asking $1,003 to fix this. Kindly help.

Steering lock control unit failure

There is a problem with the steering wheel lock and I was unable to start my care and was stranded at work until I could get a two truck to come. This is apparently an issue that Nissan is aware of yet fails to notify car owners of and refused to do a recall or reimburse those individuals who have experienced this issue.

Steering Lock Fail. Defective part to start with. Car would not start.

My Nissan Altima 2.5 S Coupe was functioning normally with no issues whatsoever until 3 mornings ago when I was at home and leaving for work. I opened my car door with the push-button key and turned on the headlights without issues. When I pushed the start/ignition button next to the steering wheel on my parked car, there was absolutely no response from the vehicle. The engine did not turnover or make any noise suggesting it was attempting to. I had driven this car 8 hours prior and saw no lights on the dashboard or abnormal noises indicating that there was an impending issue. After doing my own research on the problem and having the car evaluated at a Nissan dealership, I discovered that I was not alone in having this occur, as there had been other Nissans and Infinitis from that year that have had the exact same issue with the ESCL (electronic steering column lock) unit. Numerous people have been in the same situation as me at different times of the day/night and locations. This poses a significant safety risk to people who operate this car. There is absolutely no warning that there is an issue with the steering column and can happen anywhere, at any time, and in any weather. Luckily I was in a safe area at the time when it happened to me, but I fear for anyone else that has this occur in an unsafe location or in unsafe weather conditions. I believe that Nissan should be held responsible for the problematic car part, regardless of when the car was purchased, that has obviously given several people issues and can leave people stranded somewhere without any warning.

I could not start my car because the Steering Lock control Unit shorted out.
The car had been running fine up until that point.
I asked the dealership what would cause this malfunction and the Service Manger said your car is more prone to it once you get high mileage on your car.
When I did more research, I found out that Nissan knew that the ESCL on the 09\' Altima\'s was a faulty product and issued a warranty extension that ended on March 31st 2015 with unlimited mileage use. However, I was never made aware of this warranty extension and was stuck with a $1,050 bill to fix it.

Steering wheel locked won\'t start!! Had towed 3x currently at Nissan waiting for them to call me on price, apparently I\'m having the same problem as everyone else, I\'m single mom w disabled child, thank goodness my son wasn\'t w me…I have absolutely no money to get it fixed! Missed 16hrs of work already! Merlin told me they couldn\'t even get any diagnostic output on it needed to go to Nissan!!

I have a 2009 Altima w/ 62,000 miles on it.

Never was notified of a defective lock steering assy. until I was left stranded with my 2 yo granddaughter in the car. No start. Nissan dealership charged ridiculous price to replace a known defective part in this vehicle. I later found out Nissan extended the warranty on this part but of course, mine was out of warranty and was never made aware of this or had the option to replace the part under a recall. I also have a melting dashboard, a radio that was replaced under warranty that still does not work properly, a leaky sunroof and a major master cylinder fail since I bought the car new. My major complaint right now is the steering assembly and never notified by Nissan that this part should be replaced before a major fail!

Steering wheel lock mechanism failure

Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) failure renders a vehicle inoperable all of a sudden.

The ESCL failed leaving us stranded at 10pm in a strange city. We had no idea this was even an issue until research done while waiting for a tow truck revealed a major issue which Nissan never reported to their customers. Many customers had to foot the cost of the repair because Nissan ignored it. If they had done a recall, customers could have gotten the problem fixed and avoided being stranded like us.

Car won\'t start, engine does not turn over. Recognizes key FOB. Brake is hard to push when attempting push start. Ignition switch does not light up when attempting to push start. Steering wheel was not locked intially but now is locked.

safety problem. Push button start does not work. Car will not move. Stuck in no service for cell phone zones? Stuck in bad neighborhoods. Stuck late at night? Caused by steering column lock. Has been a problem for Nissan for 2009 and 2010 vehicles for long time. Even extended warranty but now has run out. This should have been a recall with all the problems with problem and the extensive cost to customer. Very bad safety situation. Needs reconsideration.

This needs to become a recall.
Went out to go home from work and it would not start…waited 3 hours for AAA and finally cancelled it when I realized it was not a battery issue…I had called Nissan dealership and the service person told me that it should work if I put the fob in the little fob insert on the car…did not start…I had my sister bring me the other fob and it made no difference…After 3 hours, I cancelled AAA service and just went home…it was very cold and it was dark. I drove my daughter\'s Altima to work the next day and called AAA to tow it to the dealership(towed at 8:30 am). They did not have time to look at it because they were so busy. I had left a note in the drivers seat about the steering lock issue with the 2009 Altima. The next day they told me it was no longer under the \"extended warranty\" and the part might be in Chicago and if so would be ready the next day (3 days later). When I went in to discuss this with the Service Manager about why this was not a recall or Nissan should cover the charges because it was a defective part that had been installed…he told me that the part was on \"back order.\" He was not helpful at all…we can\'t just pay for everyones repairs. Things fail on cars.
Nissan needs to recall this and restore the trust in Nissan cars. I have been a customer for about 30 years and there is no loyalty with customers with Nissan as I can see.

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 rescinded it. I believe this is a safety issue. If a person is stranded and cannot get a cell tower connection, one could freeze to death. What if a family with small children experienced this on a sub-zero night? The car has only 55,400 miles on it but I do not trust it for me or my wife to drive. There should be a Federal recall for this problem.

The steering lock failed and the car wouldn\'t start. I had to have it towed to the dealership. They told me it was a steering lock failure and it would cost $957 to fix (parts and labor).

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 health and life hazard. Me and my wife were about to leave for remote places when this issue happened and if that would have happened, we would have been in a huge mess! Nissan does not even have the courtesy to reimburse the full repair amount. I didn\'t even ask for the hotel and trip cancellation reimbursement but still they are not ready to budge. I escalated it to three levels but to no effect. This is sad. There must be a recall on this model. My car just has 60k miles on it and I feel cheated to have to pay $1100 for Nissan\'s fault just for the repair, let alone additional expenses I had to incur to book hotel last minute for two days and incur charges for the hotel stays for the rest of my trip. My honeymoon trip was screwed up because of Nissan and they are saying they can only reimburse me for the part which is only half the cost. I will sell this car as soon as I can and will never ever buy a Nissan car again. But, I would like to see this car recalled ASAP before it leads to someone\'s death.

Sterling lock

The steering lock failed, stranding me in the work parking lot.

The electric steering lock failed in the evening of Nov. 26, 2016. The \"key and key sign\" light was on. No response while you press the brake and start button. I searched internet and found that many 2009 Altima owners had the same issue and Nissan did extend the warranty to March 2016. Our warranty was expired. The parts is defective, Nissan should recall and replace all electric steering lock on the model. It could fail anywhere and anytime, it is a big safety issue.

My car just stopped working after i filled up my gas. Pressed the start button and it just wont start. Turns out it was a steering lock failure which seems to be a common issue with this model. Nissan had the warranty extended for this issue until 2015. They never notified their customers. i am really upset as I had to pay $1100 to the dealer for something that was known to Nissan. It shouldve been a recall.

Car will not start due to steering lock safty feature wont allow car to start

Electrical Steering Column Lock Failure

Hi, I am very upset because there is a huge problem with Nissan \"keyless\" vehicles. I drive an 09\' Altima and apparently my Steering wheel lock failed. I cannot understand why hasn\'t there been a recall for this vehicles. I searched YouTube and it seemed that thousands of people go through the same issue. Such a shame because I Love my Nissan and I hope the manufacturer can take care of this issue instead of the people that already paid thousands to fix. Because it\'s not like tires that was used for normal wear. We Nissan consumers have no key to input on steering wheels! So how is it that our Steering Wheel lock failed?!
Please help!!

2009 Nissan Altima Electronic Steering Column Lock failure.
Towing & expensive repair costs

My steering wheel lock went out leaving me stranded in an unsafe area for 2 hours while waiting for my car to be towed. After doing my research I noticed this was a common issue for the Nissan Altima and used to have a warranty, but Nissan had sense ended the warranty in January of 2016. This could have ended worse with me being stuck in an unsafe area. Nissan should take some financial responsibility for this issue.

Steering lock assembly, the car doesn\'t turn on and I wasn\'t notified that there had been a recall and extension on the vehicle for this issue.

Nissan Altima steering lock issue
I called Nissan customer service on Monday (Oct.9) and explain that my car did not start. I already knew what the issue is, since it is written in Nissan booklet(the symbol that on dashboard) They told me to go to Nissan shop, and we will see what we can go to resolve the issue. So I was thinking they will cover or partially cover the cost to fix the problem. On Thursday(Oct.13) I am getting phone call from corporate office and they give me the whole speech. So basically they told me, you need to fix it yourself. The guy name Rod give me excuse that I am not loyal customer, since last time I went to Nissan service was 2 years. But I try to explain that I have my own mechanic in different body shop and you are welcome to call him and get my history of taking care of my car. Plus Pep Boys can pull my history as well. But I was not sure what loyal to Nissan has to do with defective part. So bottom line I need to pay $1007 or I am without car.
Rod told me if you would go more often to Nissan service, they would catch the problem earlier, not sure how. I told him there are at least 3 ways to get in touch with me and most of the customers by phone, email, text message, and mailing address. No one letter came, so how any of us with this problem should know about steering lock recalled. So we are little people, can\'t really fight with such a big corporation like Nissan, unless government can get involved with this problem. It is clearly Nissan fault that steering assembly is malfunction

Steering lock defective in my 2009 Nissan Altima only had the car since February 2016 and broke down October 2016

Faulty steering lock controllwr

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 even no mechanic problem with the car. Just a little wedge-like thing that wouldn\'t drop to where it\'s supposed to be???? Ridiculous!!

2009 steering lock was recalled yet I was never notified about this occurrence until after the extender warranty has completely expired. Very disappointed.

My mother-in-law drove the car to work in the morning with no issues. When she went to leave at the end of her evening shift, the car would not turn on when the push button start was pressed. Thankfully a co-worker was still with her and able to drive her home, otherwise she would have been stranded in a precarious situation waiting for a tow truck for who knows how long.
After researching the behavior, we believed it was the Steering Lock Module. After having it towed to the dealership, they confirmed our fears. Unfortunately, the repair was grossly expensive. Upon filing a claim for payment assistance or reimbursement with Nissan, we were denied as they said it was not a recall/safety issue and their \"customer satisfaction warranty extension\" offered has expired one year ago.
While this car had an extended warranty and owners were not notified of the problem, we never had any opportunity to remedy the known issue before becoming stranded without any recourse.

I could not start my car after I went grocery shopping today. It\'s a push button start with no option to use the key. After failing numerous times to get it started I did a google search to see if this was a problem that had an easy fix. To my amazement all I read was similar experiences to mine and that its related to a bad steering wheel lock. I\'ve had my car for less than 4 months as I am financing it through a dealership. I had the vehicle towed there where I was later told that the steering lock was the problem, and it was going to cost me almost $900.00!! My problem is, after researching complaints, that this dealership was aware of this problem as the warranty was extended by Nissan to correct it. But I did not own this car during that time frame. Nissan has even stated in the warranty extension that this was a \"manufacturing irregularity\". That basically says they know they put a defective part in these cars. Again, I\'m BLOWN AWAY BY ALL OF THE SIMILAR PROBLEMS OUT THERE FACING THE SAME PROBLEM AS ME AND BEING ASKED TO FORK OVER A LARGE SUM OF MONEY FOR A \"MANUFACTURING IRREGULARITY\". THThis should not be a consumer problem, but a company problem and fix!

after a pit stop on a trip to new york the steering wheel lock malfunctioned. i did research and found out it was a know factory default that i was never aware of. i bought the vehicle at a dealership in 2013

Engine will not start when pushing push start with foot on brake, air bag light comes on when driving ( no detection of airbags)

Dealer said steering lock failure. I opened a case with Nissan but they refused to pay. They told me there was an extended warranty on this part but it was passed the extended date. The car is not drivable and the cost is around 1000.00.

Steering Wheels Lock Box faulty, Dealer said Vin number doesn\'t call for replacement recall notice I never recieved, even though there was clearly a recall on this part for 2009 Altima\'s and why would a vin number , not be added to the recall list when clearly my car is a 2009 Nissan Altima, I am afraid to drive it for fear I will get stuck or steering will fail, Part is extremely expensive and I am only a little person on the employment list

steering lock control unit

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 put 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 the parked gear. It\'s unfair that as a consumer of Nissan, I have to experience this issue after the warranty has expired in March 2015 and be posed with paying over $1000 in repair costs. Per Nissan, there was no specific mileage number that this defect could occur; so the warranty should have been extended for unlimited miles with no end date. I am a very unhappy Nissan customer at this time.

Left me stranded in 98 degree heat. Had to have the car towed only to find out only the dealership could determine the problem. Towed it to the dealer. Found out it was a Steering Lock issue that happens to most 2009 and 2010 Altima\'s. Nissan had issued an extended warranty, knowing it was an issue, but not a recall. Unfortunately, the extended warranty expired before my car had the problem.

I\'ve contacted Nissan corporate only to have them tell me \"Sorry, the extended warranty has expired\". No kidding. So, about to have to spend $1,000 for a repair that should be a recall. NOT HAPPY WITH NISSAN. We\'re getting ready to buy a new car. Guess which manufacturer we won\'t be looking at?

STEERING Lock Control Unit- My car would not start they said there was an extention on this warranty but it ended in 2015. If this is such an issue why was I NEVER INFORMED of the recall/malfunction. I go to the Nissan dealership all the time I should have been told over the years of this issue and they should have replaced it.

STEERING LOCK MECHANISM FAILURE. NISSAN KNOWS THIS IS A FAULTY PART, AS THEY HAVE EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THIS SPECIFIC PART MULTIPLE TIMES. UNFORTUNATELY, MY PART FAILED 40 DAYS AFTER THE MOST RECENT WARRANTY EXTENSION ENDED.

Went to start car to run an errand while at work on lunch break to get in the car and the car would not start. I\'ll have to get the car towed not to include the daycare late fees that I\'m going to have to pay because I am unable to pick my child up from daycare because they close, needless to say it\'s $1 per minute that I\'m late and it is due at the time of pick up. I likely will get to the daycare only 2 hours late if AAA doesn\'t take to long to arrive at five o\'clock then fight rush hour traffic and then get a ride to pick up my child. So that\'s $120 on top of the cost for the part which is $708.66 not including the labor, stress, and anxiety that this inconvenience has caused. I am infuriated. I was considering buying another Nissan as I have already purchased 6 vehicles from Nissan but this has been a great deterrent. My other 2009 Nissan Altima had to have a new transmission replaced just 2 months ago. The Nissan quality is going DOWN THE DRAIN!

Steering lock mechanism failed, car had to be towed. This has been a known issue for this car for several years, Nissan never recalled as they should have

I DROVE MY CAR TO WORK ON 6/8/16. I came out to my car after work and my car recognized my key to lock/ unlock it. My car would not start at all. It was like the key was not even in the car. My steering wheel was locked and my break was tight. It was 90 degrees outside and my car was scorching hot. I had no one to come pick me up for over an hour. I googled \"09 nissan altima\" and didn\'t even have to finish typing it, and the second thing that pulled up was \"09 nissan altima won\'t start.\" Apparently this is a common problem in this model car and is not very safe. There are hundreds of cases reported online about them having this same problem and it is ridiculous that Nissan has not recalled this. I had a beach trip planned to leave on Saturday and drive my car. Imagine how dangerous this could have been had it have happened while I was 500 miles from home. Im already having to get my car towed to the dealership which is 55 miles from where I live. This has been such an inconvenience considering it is the only vehicle I have to get me to and from work. I am completely disgusted at Nissan that they have not addressed this problem and issued a recall. I will never buy another Nissan. Ever

The steering lock failed in my 09 Altima. The car locks up and is unable to drive. This was a known problem when Nissan manufactured the vehicle but they don\'t see it as a safety issue. This is extremely unsafe if you get stuck in a unsafe neighborhood because it leaves you stranded. This issue is listed in the owners manual showing that they were 100% aware that this model/year was going to experience this issue. I am very disappointed in Nissan and feel that this should be a recall item.

Steering lock release malfunction indicator on . . . can\\\'t start car!

My steering wheel locking mechanism went bad. My car wont start. Found out this is a nation wide issue with 2009 Nissan. So bad to the point of Nissan extending the warranty 3 years on that particular part. That extended warranty ended last year 2015. Now I\'m outside the warranty period. No one wants to help me even though they know this is a defect and MANY people have this issue if you look it up. I called Nissan consumer affairs and they are refusing to help even though they know this is a security issue. Please help me. What they are doing is not just.

March 5, 2016

Valerie Prinez
Post Office Box 277
Sewell New Jersey 08080

To whom this may concern:

On Sunday January 10, 2016, I took my car a 2009 Nissan Altima to Valvoline, for a simple oil change, I was greeted by a Tech who made me feel uncomfortable, I asked for Paul, who told me during other visits there he is the manager. Paul continued to assist I explained I wanted an oil change I told Paul frequent oil changes are essential due to the high mileage and the consistent weekly miles added to the vehicle. Paul performed the oil change service and upon completion of the service, Paul insisted empathically convinced, me and the male partner with me, the transmission fluid needed to be flushed he said ” because of the high mileage the is driven on a weekly basis additionally Paul said we need a fuel injection cleaning we believed and trusted in Paul we agreed to these services to be preformed on our vehicle. We sat in the car almost two hours while these these services were being preformed Paul kept going back and forth seeming nervous there were tubes hooked up to the car, additionally, my male passenger was concerned that Paul seemed to be having difficulty loosing something under the hood to preform the transmission flush service he had a wrench in his hand using this tool under the hood on the vehicle, as the the work was being done I smelled a deep burning smell almost like something was on fire unable to really pin point what part of my car the smell was coming from. Paul told me he spilled fluid on the exhaust he then said I would continue to smell a burning smell and would see a fog coming from the car, and don’t be surprised if the check engine light comes on and if this happens call him direct he then gave me his personal cell phone number he said if there is a problem he lives in Smyrna Delaware I can bring my car to his home or he can come to my home (Paul not knowing my place of residence).

The next week after I noticed the car sounded like a diesel truck due to my schedule with work and not being in the area of the Valvoline location I was unable to return to have the car checked. I noticed there was hesitation, sluggishness and a unfamiliar sound coming from my car. On February 20, 2016 about 730pm driving to North New New Jersey to visit my family I notice my car severely hesitating one mile from the toll the check engine light comes on I stopped in the toll lane, to get a ticket for toll the car never was able to accelerate gas, as I continued to press my foot on the gas the car never moved.

I was in the toll lane for one hour before a tow truck arrived to tow my car to a Nissan Dealer that was still opened until 9:00 pm after 9:00pm we had no where to go no transportation no funds my daughter drove over three hours to rescue us from the rural cold street where we were waiting cold rain and light snow, my other daughter faxed credit card information to a hotel so we would not be in the street. This was after 2
;ooam we has worked all day which started at 4:30am

The next day I was forced to purchase another car as I needed transportation to get to work and as I am responsible for someone else to get to work ,the purchase of another car was an emergency not a option of luxury.

I called Paul the night of February 20th he did not care and offered no solution it was evident to me his intent was to cover up killing my car.

I am now two car loans in serious debt along with increased car insurance payments due to the negligence and fraud my car at the mercy of “Paul” Valvoline employee.

Per many certified mechanics and transmission master Mechanics the Transmission Flush in my car that never had a transmission problem and never has had a transmission flush should never have been touched, this procedure caused damage catastrophic to my car.

This service should have never been preformed to my vehicle furthermore the fluid used was the wrong fluid for the make and model of my car, Paul should have never preformed a transmission flush on my car. His only concern was to up sell and perform a unnecessary service not needed or required which was fraudulent/ I was misled and scammed by the employee and the Company Paul / Valvoline / Mid Atlantic Lube Newton MA . Paul attempted to cover and conceal : destroying and permanently disabling my car. Per Nissan the Step Motor stopped working. This was not a mistake nor was it a coincidence high mileage after the transmission flush was not a factor either since there was previous high mileage and Paul stated the service was required due to high mileage then after the transmission flush mileage is not a factor.

I have been severely damaged as a result of this fraud and negligence I must be made whole of this horror and tragedy. I received a email from Valvoline’s legal counsel for the franchise denying my claim that was not even investigated. I was promised reimbursement for towing expenses this was a lie I never received this reimbursement.

I am devastated and destroyed like my car, how do I maintain a car payment on a loan to a bank for a car I can not drive due to mechanical failure that was caused at the negligence of someone who is supposed to be a automotive trained professional I trusted based on a false pretense of expertise, which equals fraud malpractice misrepresentation and deceptive practices. This company needs to be involuntarily dissolved.

My name will remain anonymous to protect my privacy, I have had a few telephone calls from unknown people since this matter has occurred these calls have threatened my safety well being and quality of life. Please do not release my name for safety concerns..

Mary Doe

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VALERIE PRINEZ March 5, 2016 Valerie Prinez Post Office Box 277 Sewell New Jersey 08080 To whom this may concern: On Sunday January 10, 2016, I took my car a 2009 Nissan Altima to Valvoline, for a simple oil change, I was greeted by a Tech who made me feel uncomfortable, I asked for Paul, who told me during other visits there he is the manager. Paul continued to assist I explained I wanted an oil change I told Paul frequent oil changes are essential due to the high mileage and the consistent weekly miles added to the vehi
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Please help me My car is forever done clearly at the negligence of the Vavoline employee a proper investigation was not done first I learned the tech never should have touched the car now I have a loan to pay for a car I can’t drive

Plus the dealership never offered any assistance except to sell me another car with another loan I can not afford
never offered a loaner car or explored any other option I was just emotinally raped

Valvoline should be closed down there is a epidemic of consumer’s having their cars destroyed by Vavoline employees there must be a law that regulates and governs against this activity

Steering wheel lock wouldn’t disengage when I tried to start the vehicle. I was fortunate that I was parked outside a large store in a well-lit area. I determined a method to unlock the steering wheel and start the vehicle. After researching the problem, I discovered Nissan was well aware of it and had actually extended their warranty for the steering lock assembly 6 years. Upon contacting the Nissan dealership, I was informed that if I brought the vehicle in and they could not repeat the fault, they would not replace the part…AND I would have to pay an $80 service fee (for a mechanic sitting in the car and starting it. If I still wanted to get it fixed, the total would run about $1200.00. Since I knew it would start, I didn’t bother taking the car to them. For a known (intermittent) problem, how can they refuse to fix it under the “extended” warranty? This same issue could just as easily happen if I’m driving across the state and stop for gas miles from a city.

steering wheel lock column malfunctioned, stranded at night due to engine not starting (october 30). repaired the next day (october 31). that same day the car would no longer accelerate, and dash lights would not work. repaired on november 1. “warrenty extension” expired 5 months prior to the failure, but in the letter of the extension it reads: Nissan believes that none of the owners will experience this unique condition. Not fair to Nissan owners!!

Steering lock unit failed which is a common occurrence with this vehicle. Nissan Knew there was a problem and adjusted the warranty several times but the kept decreasing the warranty to a point where most failures are not covered. Car will not start, but there is a way to bypass lock but I fear because unit is faulty what’s to stop it from locking wheel while driving. I believe like many others they should have a recall on this part and also they should had notified vehicle owners of this issue so we could have addressed it while under warranty.

Steering lock mechanism went out. Thousands of cars have experienced the same exact problem but Nissan doesn’t want to recall the part. Then on top of that the warranty runs out just before most of these mechanisms fail. I will never purchase another Nissan. They obviously do not care about their loyal customers.

Steering Lock malfunction!
My 2009 Altima SL 2.5 completely died leaving me stranded for 5 hours the day prior to Thanksgiving. I had to be towed to the dealership. When I arrived at Nissan, I was told that it was most likely the Steering wheel lock mechanism failure that it would cost me $900-$1200 to get it fixed and they were unwilling to cover the cost of the fix because the manufacturers warranty had expired two months prior to incident.

After further research online, I learned that the ESCL in 2009 Nissan Altima and Maxima has been faulty. This is a WIDESPREAD known and well documented defect for 2009 Altima models. The steering lock mechanism failed issue is where the car simply refuses to start and the only solution is a tow to the dealer and about a $1,000 service bill. This MAJOR DEFECT is well documented on the internet. I almost feel it is something intentionally programmed. I am not even sure if he replaced the steering column lock or just reset.

Nissan extended the warranty for this part only to 6-years, but most failures occur just after 6-years. Oddly all 2009 vehicles have reported this defect/issue this year 2015.
My warranty expired conveniently 2 months prior to this incident (very inconvenient) resulting in a $1,100 out of pocket expense that I did not have readily available as I just lost my job before the holidays.

Concerns:
SAFETY: (Unreliable- being stranded in a unsafe area)
Warranty some folks indicated this occurred again after the fix.
KNOWN defect no resolution/recall

**Interested in Class Action

Steering lock failure.

Car wouldn’t start. Dealership said it a steering lock problem

Car is not that old and not that many miles on it. bad electronic steering lock which could only be repaired at the dealership. I was parked in a grocery lot and when I came back in the evening car totally dead had to be towed. Seems from what I have read this happens a lot to this car.

The problem with my car was the steering lock mechanism. I got in the car one morning and it would not start. Called the local Nissan dealership and they would not answer the phone (Saturday morning). Called a locksmith because and off duty Nissan tech told me it was probably my key fob and it would have to be reprogrammed. He found out that it was the steering lock mechanism and he replaced it. Nissan refuses to cover any of the cost. (Yes, my car has been in an accident, but it was cosmetic-did not impair any of the systems or functions of them.) Nissan is using that as an excuse not to pay.

The Anti theft light wont allow the car to recognize the key. The cause of this is the ever so common steering lock control unit that has plenty of the same complaints on the same make and model of the vehicle, yet Nissan refuses to issue a recall.

steering wheel lock, will not start. Bought this vehicle used from a dealer in Dec 2012. From what I have seen online, Nissan sent out letters of warning, but did not do a total recall. Most people this happened to were only a few months out of warranty.

Steering Lock Unit malfunction. Leaving me stranded at a bad location getting gas. As a single female I see that alone as a safety issue. Towed to dealership. $120. diagnostic test, fix: replace steering lock unity. Submitted to Nissan to see if the warranty will cover. they informed me that the extended warranty they provided for this defect expired in March ’15. I never received any notification of this warranty or that this could be an issue. I don’t understand how some customers are covered but now others just getting this issue are screwed!

Steering lock mechanism locked and car would not start while I was in drive thru ATM lane. Had car towed to dealer.

steering lock mechanism failure…cannot start the car

steering lock failure

Steering lock assembly intermittent failure causes car to randomly not be able to start. Nissan extended the warranty on this part because of problems, but it should have been recalled (ours failed just after the warranty ran out and they turned us down when asking for coverage). Very little choice in having to spend the money to replace because this problem can leave you stranded at anytime.

STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILED (KNOWN PROBLEM)…Was told by dealer that it was covered but Nissan refused claim. Case #19828246

Something needs to be fix about the steering locking up…. Nissan know there is something wrong with that but refuse to do a recall ….more out of people pocket and more in there’s Fix the damn problem

Out of no where, without any warning, my steering lock broke, to the point where I could not start the car. I had to get it towed to the nearest Nissan dealership (one that I am unfamiliar with). Then I was told I had to replace this part which would cost $1200.00. If that wasn’t enough, i was notified that my warranty expired on August 25, 2015. This occurred on November 11, 2015. Nissan was unable to do anything for me even though they were on notice that this piece was malfunctioning in the 2009 Nissan.

On November 24, 2015 at about 735 am, I tried to start my car to take my son to school. The car would not start at all. Had to have it towed to the dealer. Because the car would not turn on we could not verify just how many miles are on the car to see if the repairs would be covered under the warranty. I leave the car at the dealer take a loaner car and pray that when i hear back from the associate that all would be covered. That is not the case. I find out that warranty is no longer valid because i am over the miles. It will cost almost a grand to fix!

Nissan would not cover cost for steering problem even though they new it was a defect.

My car stopped working after sitting for about 2 hours. My key got me in the car but everything lock down and I couldn’t turn the steering wheel. I had it towed to my mechanic and then to the dealer mechanic. They replaced the steering lock.

I went to start the car and it would not start. I tried replacing the keyfob battery but it still would not start. I had it towed to the dealership and they said the steering lock needs replaced. I googled this and apparently this is a well known problem for 2009 altimas, but they are no longer covering it on the warranty. It is ridiculous that I have to pay for this.

I purchased my vehicle from Diamond Valley Honda. I have only had my car for about 6 months with a 90 day warranty. My car was working absolutely fine on 9/7/2015 (Labor Day) until the evening my ignition locked. I read the manual and it stated that my key may need to be reprogrammed, but I did have a spare and when neither worked I towed my car to my dealership. A day and a half went by and they ran a diagnostic test on my car stating that the starter locked, but that they did not have the proper system in fixing my car in which they had to tow it to Nissan to be fixed. My dealership waved the diagnostic test, but wanted to charge me for towing to the Nissan dealership. I refused, because I towed my car to the place it needed to be taken to and I was not going to be charged to simply have my car taken across the street. The Nissan dealership wanted to charge me 120.00 to run another diagnostic on my car, but I explained to them that my dealership did one and told me what the problem was, but they continued to come up with excuses as to why they needed to run it through their system. I was extremely frustrated that not only I was unable to get to work, but that my dealership was unable to fix the problem. I pleaded with Nissan to do payments, because this was my only source of transportation, but they refused and stated that I needed the entire payment of 850.00 to walk off the lot with my car. Upset and extremely emotional that I just purchased this car and now have to come out of pocket to pay this obscene amount of money, I have to push back my car payment along with my registration and insurance payments. I am in a complete bind and could possibly result in unemployment. I feel that my dealership cheated me, for not being able to fix a car that was purchased from them. I have read many reviews and feel that Nissan should recall this, because no car with the proper keys should lock on persons thinking it’s in theft mode.

Hybrid: ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK froze and car could not start. Later found out that this is a KNOWN DEFECTIVE PART since at least 2012-13 (https://2009nissanaltimarecall.wordpress.com/) and Nissan did not bother putting it under recall since problem occurs at start up sequence. Luckily did not occur after stall or in traffic situation, but does pose potential safety issue. Since owners not notified, many owners still unaware that this could happen — plus, for most (like me) the 72 month extension is not sufficient given potential safety issue.

How this isn’t a recall is beyond me, especially seeing how many other people are dealing with the same problem. I commute 60 miles round trip a day for work, and for something like this to happen whenever it decides to fail is total BS. Reading when others had this problem, went to the dealership, and were told they were “out of warranty” from anywhere like a day to a month, I didn’t want to risk being told to shove $1000 down their greedy gullets. Luckily, my boyfriend works on cars enough to fix it for me to drive. BUT THIS SHOULDN’T HAPPEN! I shouldn’t have to jerry-rig my car out of fear I’ll have to pay up the butt. And what happens if someone wasn’t as lucky as me to have someone “fix” it? Since this is a Nissan-only part, you’re forced to go to a dealership. $400 for the part, $400-$600 for the labor. Tons of people don’t have the money, or the people willing to fix these sorts of problems. If they did, they wouldn’t be driving shitty Nissans.

Oh, and this happened a week after my front engine mount (dogbone mount, as they called it), broke. Not covered under warranty (surprise, surprise). Again, luckily my boyfriend has some car knowledge, because what ended up costing me $100 for the part, would’ve cost me $250 at Nissan for the part and labor.

For shelling out $26,000 out for this car, it sure has been nothing but a hassle.

I am never, ever, ever, EVER buying a Nissan again. I’m telling everyone I know NOT to buy a Nissan. Seriously, our money is more valuable than giving it to a company that is unwilling to help it’s costumers.

he 2009 Nissan Altima has a defective “Steering Lock” which causes owners to be unable to start their vehicles. This defect can affect owners of the 2009 Nissan Altima without warning and without cause. When this issue occurs the only way to resolve the issue is to have the car towed to a Nissan dealership to have the faulty Steering Lock replaced. The car cannot be started at all. Thus, owners of the 2009 Nissan Altima continuously find themselves stuck in very inconveniant circumstances with no ability to drive their car. This can be very dangerous for drivers who are in remote or dangerous areas. Nissan is very aware of this issue. They have extended the warranty of the 2009 Nissan Altima Steering Lock to 6 years with infinite miles. They say that they mailed owners a notice, and that this warranty expired in May 2015. My car had this issue in December 2015 and they will not reimburse me. They havent provided proof that they notified me, the date they mailed it, or a copy of the notice. Had I received that, I would have taken my car to a dealer to fix the issue.

ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK MALFUNCTIONED, PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM STARTING AND STRANDING ME.
This problem with the ESCL has been identified by Nissan. The warranty on the part was extended to 6 years, unlimited miles. My car is 4 months past the 6 year point, although it has less than 53,400 miles. I received a letter from Nissan in April 2013 stating that due to a manufacturing irregularity that has since been corrected, the ESCL may malfunction and prevent the engine from starting, thereby stranding the driver, who has no option but to have the car towed.

Nissan has admitted the problem is due to a fault in manufacturing. Therefore, they are responsible and should cover the cost of the repair no matter how old the car is!

Drove my car to an appointment no problem. Finished my appointment, got in the car, and it wouldn’t start. Car recognized key fob and fob could lock and unlock doors, so no fob error. Little orange key light came on when I tried to start car- had never seen it before. Google quickly told me that hundreds of people have complained about electronic steering lock failure, that Nissan refuses to issue a recall and/or cost of fixing it, and that it would be expensive to replace. Had it towed to the dealership, and sure enough had to get the electronic steering lock replaced to the tune of $1,033. Very unhappy since this is clear error of the manufacturer.

Car won’t start, Steering lock not working Battery and FOB are working ok.

“steer lock” component failed. Nissan recognized this as a problem and created a 6 year warranty extension but did not recall the component. This happened 161 days after the warranty.

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The steering lock assembly seized up, so the engine starter was prevented from turning on. This required a tow to a dealer and a $1200 repair, which Nissan later reduced to $450. I accepted this on condition it would not constitute a settlement. This is a defect that turns up in all Altimas built during several months in 2008, which they have acknowledged. They offered a 72-month warranty after manufacture (not a recall, though customers clamored for it) just for this item, but unfortunately the defect tends to surface after this period. My car missed the window by 22 days. Many similar cases have been reported since, and none have been covered.
I’ll be happy to lead a class-action lawsuit on this issue. Please let me know.

Vehicle will not start minutes after a successful start. All other factors such as battery, electrical, and FOB key issues eliminated as possible cause. Similar problem has been widely reported, most likely a defective steering lock mechanism, or in some cases, a defective brake light switch wherein the brake pedal is depressed but the ignition system is registering an unpressed brake pedal. A safety issue as motorist could be stranded during inclement weather or other dangerous situation.

The steering lock mechanism failed – this is a WIDESPREAD problem for 2009 Altima models. The car simply refuses to start – the solution is a tow to the dealer and about a $1,000 service bill. This MAJOR DEFECT is well documented on the internet. Nissan extended the warranty for this part only to 6-years, but most failures occur just after 6-years. My failure occurred at 6-years, 2-months. Because this is a MAJOR DEFECT and very WIDESPREAD, Nissan should have issued a recall to replace all steering column lock mechanisms on all 2009 Altima models.

the steer lock switch is defective and therefore my car wont start. i have the key but nothing happens when i push to start. my defective steer lock switch turns out to be a common issue facing 2009 altimas and nissan should recall and replace this part.

Steering wheel locked unexpectedly. Wont respond to anything.

Steering Wheel Lock Failure: On a very cold day (0 degrees F) the anti-theft system shorted out. The vehicle had to be towed to dealership and the steering lock control unit was replaced.

Steering wheel is locked, car is not reading fob key. Ignition will not start and cannot turn car on to put in neutral. Batteries in fob key were changed but made no difference. have seen several other reports with identical complaints from other owners.

Steering Lock fails

seats== drivers seat frame broke have not had anything done yet got to get bolt out someone rounded out going to have it welded if i can instead of paying $80
steering==wife drove car to church then to her moms then to work then home we was getting ready to go to evening service when car would not start. warning light was showing steering lock. I have looked online there are a number of complaints for this problem. Nissan will fix for $700-$1000 also says you can beat on lock and it will unlock. If Nissan knows it has this problem and they have had to repair so many why dont they recall them and fix problem as for millage car WONT START

Replaced motor at under 36,000 miles. Changed out transmission at 56,000 around. At the dealer now for steering wheel lock malfunction that had an extended warranty for no reason according to Nissan. I was 3 months late on warranty date and I was denied coverage from Nissan. Car left me stranded 60+ miles from home. Had it towed from helmet ca, to Ontario Ca in the rain with the windows down because I was unable to roll them up due to steering wheel malfunction. Nissan knows there is a problem $1000 + and not willing to take care of the problem that should be recalled!!!!

not sure what is going to cost problem just happened but I see this is taking place alot. The yellow key light is coming on, brake is hard to push down, and the car will not crank. I see that there is a recall for this issue in a 4th gen altima, but it seem to be happening in most of the atilmas.

My steering wheel column lock malfunctioned and I was unable to start the car. I was stranded for hours and when I got to the dealer (Cerritos Nissan) they wanted to charge me $262 to do a diagnosis. I then called a another dealer (Gardena Nissan ) I was told that it would cost me $900-$100 to get it fixed and the warranty expired Feb 28, 2015. I looked online and many cars have had this problem and Nissan knows that a faulty part was used on 2009 Nissan Altima’s. They offer an extended warranty , but there should be a recall or an unlimited warranty because of them using faulty parts. I don’t have $1000, I’m a young mother who works full time. I need my car ! Please help!

My Nissan Altima would not start or turn over due to the steering lock malfunctioning.

My car wouldn’t start after leaving work, couldn’t figure out what was wrong, until I did a Google search. I contacted Corporate Nissan, who informed me that the warranty expired two months ago, exactly, and I would have to have it diagnosed by a Nissan repair before they consider covering faulty parts. I had my car towed to the Nissan repair, who confirmed that the Power Steering Lock was faulty and needed to be replaced for $1020.00. Nissan mechanic said that it is a known problem with 2009 and 2010 Altima’s. I reported back to corporate, who said they would “investigate” my claim, and assured I would be contacted two days ago. Never received a call, despite several calls to them, and convenient for Nissan that the department I need to speak with doesn’t have a telephone number that I can call.

My 2009 Nissan Altima did not start. My car was towed to the Nissan dealer. I was told that I had a steering column lock problem. They said that I might have a warranty but it was most likely expired. If I was to do other work on the car, they could make a pitch to the manufacturer to cover the steering column lock cost. To make a long story short, they told me that I had other problems, control arm, wheel alignment and service maintenance and I need to get it fix which total over $900. The warranty to fix the steering column lock would only apply if I was to agree to do this other “needed” work. The Nissan advisor told me that I would have to pay the full charge of the steering column lock $966.63 if I did not agree to do the other work. At the time this happened, I did not know that I had an extended warranty. I did not find out until after the car was fixed and a second problem developed. They took full advantage of my situation to sell me services I didn’t need. I’m very angry about this. The manufacturer should have informed their customers about the extended warranty and dealers should be honoring the extended warranty, not taking advantage of customer’s bad situation to make a profit. I will never buy another Nissan vehicle again. I contacted the Nissan consumer affairs too and they turned a blind eye, saying that they “resolved” the problem. They would not give me a refund and said they spoke to the dealer. This is their idea of “resolved”. This is totally not acceptable. No one is taking responsibility for this dishonesty, not the manufacturer, not the dealer, not even the Nissan consumer affairs bureau. They are the worst car company ever with zero accountability for their defects. I could have been on the highway when the steering column lock failed, but fortunately, I was not, but I hope no one will have to die before they decide to recall this defect. If anyone has initiated a class action lawsuit, please let me know.

Lock steering sensor

I was not able to start my car due to a malfunction of the Electronic Steering Column Lock. After having it towed to a Nissan dealership it cost me 893.90 to have it repaired.

Electronic steering column lock yellow light with key stays on even when the car is off

electric steering column lock

Car would not start , had to be towed to dealer, found to be a steering wheel lock mechanism failure. $650 part plus labor and misc fees totaling $1100 from Nissan dealer. This has happened to thousands of people same issue, same year car and of course outside warranty period???

CAR WILL NOT START. A KEY INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON AND LOCKED DOWN THE CAR FROM STARTING

Car just won’t start after it started 2 hours before.. Lights, alarm door lock all work but the car is totally dead. This happened 2 days ago We have not had the car repaired yet. I understand from my research that this is a common problem with this car. Is there a recall for this?

Car doesn’t start and steering wheel locks most of the time. I am upset with this security issue. This was not considered in warranty.
worst customer service experience. Don’t recommend Nissan to anyone.

As my family and I was traveling out of town, the car’s acceleration appeared to decline out of no where. Even with the gas pedal pressed completely down to the floor, there was no change in speed. It made a whining noise as well. Since the first incident it has happened 8 times that I can count over the past year and a half. I have taken it to the dealer several times and they have not been able to recreate the issue nor get a code. So my issue still exists. It only happens on long distance trips where I drive more than 40 miles or so at 75 MPH or more, usually 80MPH. The most recent incident happened this past weekend and my young daughter and I were almost killed by a tractor trailer so I once again took the car in to the Nissan Dealer and once again they could not recreate the issue. It’s pretty frustrating when you know there’s an issue but you can’t get a resolution. Like I would make up an issue to pay for, that’s dumb! They want you to take it to an authorize Nissan Dealer but what good does that do when they can’t find or fix the issue.

Steering column lock module quit working.
The warranty went out a month ago which really frustrats me since Nissan knew thaat this module would fail sooner or later. I’m out towing 5 days with out the car and a $1020 bill.

My wife and I were traveling back home to Fremont, CA from Los Angles, CA. Before going on the road, we stopped at a grocery story to buy food for the road. When we came back with our food, about an hour later, I got into the car. The car won’t start. We attempted to jump start it, it did not work. We had to tow the car on Labor day Monday holiday to a Nissan dealer. We had to spend the night in a hotel. The car was fixed the next day when the dealer opened. The repair cost does not include the scare that this could’ve happened on the high-way, the loss of wages for the day we did not work on Tuesday, the hotel stay. Add to that the rude and opportunistic attitude of a mechanic called Tom at the dealer who was more interested in selling us a new car than fixing ours. I am not even sure if he replaced the steering column lock or just reset it. Either way I’ve paid 1000+ and my vacation was ruined.

My 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL started without a problem. Stopped at the store, was in there for 10 minutes. Came out, my car wouldn’t start. It would lock and unlock, lights worked, but ignition wouldn’t start. When I googled around, foun this to be a common problem and tried all possible remedies for 2 day driving up to that parking lot. Finally i had to give up and paid $800+ to get it repaired at Nissan dealership. Its ridiculous. Refer attached links for additional details

http://www.nissanproblems.com/trends/steering-wheel-locks/
http://www.carcomplaints.com/Nissan/Altima/2009/electrical/car_wont_start_key_anti-theft_light_blinking.shtml

i been having problems with my car car not turning on out of no were my brake lock completely,without any warning sign this is BS being a female owner and having to be stranded with my daughter in the car not knowing was going on. someone needs to do something about this problem.

Car won’t start at all. Tried two different key fobs with working batteries, and also tried plugging them into the key fob port, but no luck. After searching online I realized the “ignition steering wheel lock failure” is extremely common with 2009-2010 Nissan vehicles. I’m waiting for a tow truck at the office because I can drive home from work!

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steering lock doesn’t disengage and the car does not start

My 2009 nissan altima unexpectedly would not start in June of 2015 and I was on my way to pick up my brother from school. I thought it might have been a battery issue. So, I called my insurance company and they came out to give me a jump. That was not the culprit. Unfortunately, It was after hours and I had to wait till morning to have my vehicle towed to tires plus. They were unable to figure out the problem. Next, I had my vehicle towed to Nissan who were able to diagnose the issue. After further research, I learned that the ESCL is a known defect and that an extended warranty was issued to these vehicles. My warranty expired a month prior to this incident (very inconvenient) resulting in a $1,000 out of pocket expense that I did not have readily available (I am a graduate student). I wish that instead of just offering an extended warranty for this part that Nissan would have recalled the part to avoid this headache all together.

Steering Wheel Lock Failure.

Car would not start but once I turn the steering wheel back & forth vigorously it started.

Electronic Steering Column Lock failure. Nissan extended the warranty on this part but, to the best of my knowledge, did not notify owners and my warranty expired in October 2014; the part failed in May 2015.
Airbag sensor in passenger seat is malfunctioning. This seems to be a recurrent problem. Nissan offers no assistance.

Will not start. Will not recognize the key pad as being in the car. The ignition will not work nor will the steering column unlock. I put new battery into the key pad and car battery is good. The internet says that the ESCL in 2009 Nissan Altima and Maxima has been faulty and would do just as my car did. Many other owners have or had the same problem.

The steering lock control unit has to be replaced. Common issue with this year of Nissan. Nissan wont help in any way. They say it is not their problem.

There are MANY with the same problem: steering lock unit causes failure to crank. Nissan allowed unlt. miles but only 6 yrs warranty. Mine was 1 month too old when I was stranded. Please make Nissan do a recall.

I drove my 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5s to work on 12/04 and it started up just fine as usual. However, when I went to leave work for the day the car did not start. The keyless remote will allow me to lock and unlock my car, but when I go to start the car, it will not register my key fob. An error code shows that the electronic steering column lock (escl) mechanism was malfunctioning. Also, there is a yellow key icon on the left side of the dash that intermittently flashes no key. The ignition is indicating that the steering wheel is locked although I can turn the steering wheel. However, when trying to shift gears the brake would not suppress. There were no prior warning lights indicating that the part was about to fail on the dash panel.

I was stranded for sometime trying to find a way home. Due to being in a parking garage I had to leave my car there for several days since tow trucks did not have the clearance to enter the garage. After doing further research into the issue I have come to see that multiple people have complained about this same exact problem. A very disturbing factor since Nissan is aware of the problem. They have issued an extended warranty for this specific problem. However, I have been without my car now for a month as I cannot afford the repairs, and at war with Nissan from day 1. They are still refusing to repair my car indicating that it falls outside of the warranty extension period. This is very interesting considering that there is a detailed letter explaining the warranty and the extension date. The letter clearly states that:

“Nissan has decided to extend the Nissan new vehicle limited warranty, as it applies to the escl unit, from 3 years / 36,000 miles to 6 years / unlimited miles, whichever comes first.”

Doing some basic math it shows that 6 years from 2009 would be 2015 not 2014 so I am still not certain as to how I am outside of the warranty period. Seeing as how my claim was originally filed in 2014 this should make me eligible for repairs under the covered warranty. I am still doing battle with Nissan but hopefully they correct the issue or the next step is court.

For all those interested in viewing this letter in the event you filed a complaint before the 2015 time mark please visit: http://www.nissanassist.com/web/escl_warranty_extension/programdetails.php?menu=61

Car won’t start although all electric systems are go, car and key fob battery are new. Problem occurs, goes away, recurs. Car may or may not start after dozens of attempts. Temperature differences don’t seem to matter. Common wisdom is that the anti-theft steering lock is going bad. This needs to subject to a recall. Owners should not have to pay for this, since clearly Nissan knows about their problem and made changes in newer model cars and recalled on other Nisssan products.

2009 Nissan Altima has intermittently not started on occasion. At first I thought it was a problem with the battery and had battery replaced. Then I brought to dealer and they could not replicate problem. At least 5 or 6 times I have been out with my car and it would not start when I returned to it. I had to call AAA to get my car started and they said problem was with switch. I would press on brake to start car and my car would only make a faint clicking sound, air conditioning and radio would work, but otherwise car was frozen. I could not put my car into neutral position either. I finally brought to dealer and they said they would replace switch and subharness, but this was not covered under any recall for my model year. This is a common problem in many Nissan’s and it is not being addressed by the manufacturer at all. I should not have to pay or be really inconvenienced with an intermittently working car, because a car company refuses to acknowledge a common problem in many models of Nissans that are experiencing the same problem.

Brake locks then car wont start

I’ve been having a lot of issues starting my car. I would press the brakes and press the start button to engage the car, but it does not start. The steering wheel locks up and the brake becomes stiff. I have to try multiple types before the car starts.

Push button ignition start does not work. Vehicle does not start.

The car would not start had my vehicle towed and I was told that it was the steering lock control unit. This is something that Nissan is aware of but has not done a recall on. The cost if repair is approx. 1200.00. Nissan should be held responsible for this.

Steering Lock malfunction! My 2009 Altima SL 2.5 completely died and had to be towed to the dealership. I contacted Nissan USA and they were unwilling to cover the cost of the fix because the manufacturers warrenty had expired. The vehicle was three years old at the time and Nissan USA was not interested in taking responsibility for the defect.

My brakes have been squealing since I received the vehicle. I have reported the problem several times to Bankston Nissan of Lewisville and also filed a claim with them. Nissan always tells me that there is nothing that they can do to fix the problem and the sound of the brakes are getting louder and worse. Anytime that I take my car to be inspected I am told that my brakes are just fine when I cannot figure out why the noise persists. I am very dissatisfied with my 2009 Nissan Altima and need action to be taken ASAP.

I own a 2009 nissan altima 2.5 S. I have been having problems with it starting for over 6 months now. I bought and put in a new battery, battery connectors, spark plugs, etc. The battery and alternator are fine. It will start and then not start. It will start up by having it jump started with jumper cables from another vehicle. It will start up and will be turned off and minutes later it will not start up again. The car will go into ACC and go onto the on position and lights and radio and all will work, but car will not turn over. I am very frustrated. I am very dissatisfied and frustrated with the push start system and with my nissan altima. I will never buy a Nissan again and will make sure everyone I know is aware of this problem and avoids Nissan as well.

I do not know if you can help me or at least point me in the right direction, on July 29th i had an alarm system installed on my 09 Altima by Mobile One, it was supposed to be a 5-6 hour job. to make along story short it has been 10 days and i still do not have my car it has been to the dealership 5 times and they cannot seem to identify the problem, while mobile one has been very stand up as far as helping with a rental and other incurred expences. Basicly it appears that major damage was done to the cars computer/wiring my concern is with completely removeing and reinstalling the dash several times i feel that it is now going to be prone to rattling and other noises also there is the safety concerns connected with whatever has been done to the electrical system in the car. Can you recommend an appropriate course of action at this point. Thank you.

We leased this 2009 Nissan Altima on September 5 and on September 13 my wife crashed
into a sumarket wall because of “sudden acceleration” Nissan sent an engineer and claimed
there was nothing wrong with the car. I sent 3 registered letters to them with no response.
My insurance company had the car fixed in the amount of over $9,000. My wife did get burned
on her arms from the air bag deploying. (She was pulling into a parking spot at the supermarket)

Then on December 29, 2009 while pulling into her parking spot at work, the car jumped the
side walk skimmed one tree and slammed into another tree head on. Thank God my wife had
no injuries. The latest is Nissan USA will send an consulting engineer down to look at the
car and have offered nothing else. The one difference with this accident is that there was
someone who was right behind my wife in his car, who saw the brake lights on when the
car accelerated. There is also pictures that show the tread marks which seem to indicate
wheels spinning while the car is moving ahead. My insurance company is also sending
out their own specialist and looking into this case very closely.

Then on December 29

In 2020 received a recall notice from nissan for steering column lock replacement. took car to greenville nissan (greenville, nc). service manager told me my vehicle was actually not part of that recall, despite the nissan usa letter, so i left. approx. 9 months later (2/23/2021) that exact part broke on my car, resulting in inability to start engine. cost me $900+ out of pocket to fix exactly what it was recalled for and not originally done. fwiw the tow truck driver said the same dealership tried the same thing with him on his car. i am attaching all my documentation from original letter, documents dealer gave me in 2020, and the 2021 repair as well as the cost of a rental car to get around during service.

I got in my car i drove up to the auto parts store which i took my neighbor to turn my car off went in came back out and the steering wheel was locked and would not unlock at which time i had it towed back to the house which cost me $125 and 3 hours. come to find out the part is on recall that calls the car to do this and the manufacturer refuses to honor it saying i have to pay to replace it

Car would not start. was told the steering wheel lock had an internal failure. this happened before in 2014 and it was repaired after i was stranded. i was told that the warranty for the 2014 repair was a year and the dealership service department nor the nissan headquarters would assist in the $800 repair. recently i noticed the service campaign for the electronic steering column lock (escl) being deactivated and being replaced with a electronic steering column box. this offer expired may 30, 2020. however, i was never notified. when i called the service department at the dealership and nissan headquarters i was told that my vehicle could not be modified. this makes no sense. there are a large number of complaints on your website regarding the same problem, and yet nothing has been done.

The passenger airbag seems to be faulty due to a sensor fail. so the airbag light malfunctions and the airbag won’t work. since this is clearly a safety issue, i was hoping you would look into a recall. it is a problem a significant number of 2009 nissan altima owners seem to have (see https://m.carcomplaints.com/nissan/altima/2009/seat_belts_air_bags/air_bags.shtml).

A nightmare while awake. while backing out of a bank parking lot i hit a pole lightly. i stopped the car before shifting into drive. when i accelerated the car lurched forward at a fast speed. i tried braking but the car kept going forward slamming into the back of a parked suv with the driver inside pushing it from the parking space up onto the side walk. and side swiping a parked truck pushing it into the suv passenger side.. the acceleration was so great i am so my car is totaled. i am physically and emotional sicken by this and the damages caused from something nissan could have prevent by fixing the problem. the car was still trying go after being stopped by the vehicle i hit and my foot on the brake. the lady from the bank told me to apply the emergency brake and that stopped the car. i could not get the car out of drive mode after the accident and had to shut it down in drive mode. this was a scene out of a horror show. it happened in springfield ma away from my home. i am glad the injuries are not fatal as one incident was.

I was left stranded when car would not start. thankfully i was in a parking lot and not on the road. i had it towed to dealer. turns out it was a defective steering wheel lock. nissan had previously had a service campaign to replace this part free of charge because they acknowledged that it was defective at manufacture. i was not aware of this campaign and am now out $862.46 as nissan decided it will no longer honor their responsibility in this campaign.

The front suspension has caused my tyrode to come off cause the bracket that is on the strut bar that the stabalizer bolts onto has broke off from where its attached to. i can not keep the front right wheel tight it has came off with me driving down a city street which was seagoviille rd. in seagobille tx. all problems front suspension.

My steering column locked and my vehicle would not start. this also happened 8 years ago in the year 2013. i was stranded both times. the first time it was covered under the recall. but now there is no longer a recall in place. the repair is very costly.

My brake switch and harness shorted out. i did not know it happened until after i stopped for gas. if they both shorted out while i was driving, that means the brake lights were not responding to the brake pedal which made it very unsafe driving conditions without my knowledge. i could have been rear ended or caused an accident. i found so many other similar customer complaints, this is a big problem nissan is doing nothing about. there should be a recall. not to mention, its a very expensive $500 fix only they can do. please look into it before someone gets hurt. *tr

Went to start my car the other day and it failed to start with a little key icon on the dashboard and my push to start button reading lock. i assumed that the battery was dead because it was about -20 degrees fahrenheit at the time, however when i went to jump it it still wouldn't even attempt to turn over when i pressed the start button. this appears to be a common issue with my make and model of car, however the manufacturer has issued a recall on only select cars for the make model and year despite it being widespread across the that line of vehicle for that year. while i was fortunate to be home when this happened, being stranded somewhere in this cold of weather without the ability to start your car could be very dangerous.

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 it is the steering lock at the tune of $1,005 . there was no warning of any issue and there was nothing we could do other than have it tested and pay .after looking at the national highway traffic safety admin page and seeing all of the complaints i do not understand how this has not been recalled. my daughter couldve been stranded anyplace and that is not acceptable to have no way to start this vehicle .now..do we play the waitin game to see if and when it happens again? this seems to be a recurring issue for the nissans and hopefully they will have to take responsibility in fixing the problem. our family cannot afford this ,as i'm sure nobodys family can.

I have nissan altima 2009. my car was parked at home and just would not start. able to open doors with key fob but not start with the push button. found the electronic steering column lock was the problem and needed to be replaced. cost me $1100 to fix it. nissan has known about this problem and had extended warranty on this part to 6 years, without informing the customers. i realized this when the part had a problem in the 7th year and nissan denied to cover the costs. thank fully this happened at my home. would have been extremely dangerous if i was travelling with my family had the problem at an isolated place.

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 notified by nissan that the car was having this issue and there was a recall on it . the extension ended last year and now i'm here having to pay for this problem out of my pocket. i shouldn't have to pay for something that was clearly their manufacturers fault. the part is not cheap and there are a lot of people experiencing the same problem with their nissan altima. *tr

My car would not start. apparently there was a recall on this problem - only if the car was affected - and it happened to my car after the warranty on the recall expired. i am the 2nd owner and was never notified of the recall despite the fact i purchased the car from a dealer. the nissan customer service refused to even pay for the part - which i could not purchase or get repaired elsewhere. it was very expensive. i have owned many other cars and have had car manufacturers stand by their products and right was was wrong. not in this case. nissan should have at least paid for the part as there was no other place to make the repair. i spoke to several people and went as far up the ladder as possible and was finally told they would not assist with the cost in any way. this is not an acceptable way to run a business and stand by a product. i had a 12 year old car from lexus replace a cracked dashboard for free! the car is used by my son, a college student, who needs it for transportation and safety while away at school. i was very upset at the way i was treated and how my complaints were not addressed in any way.

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.

Steering lock controler is broken and its a common problem on all altima and nissan doesn't take risponsibility

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.

The electronic steering lock has malfunctioned. the car would not start, leaving myself and two children stranded.

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.

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 reprogrammed, if i would have known about such a tedious problem that nissan was not accepting responsibility for, i would have just gotten another kind of car.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. when the contact attempted to start the vehicle, it failed to start and the steering wheel locked up without warning. the contact received an email that informed her of the failure; however, the vin was excluded from the recall. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel locked. the push to start button failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the nhtsa campaign number was unknown. the failure mileage was 91,000.

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.

Steering column lock

My stationary car would not start when i inserted the key. i was stranded. nothing would happen. i had to have my car towed to the nissan dealership where i had no choice but to pay 1000 for my electronic steering lock to be replaced. it is very frustrating because this is a known issue with 2009 nissan altima that the company is not taking responsibility for.

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

Steering wheel won't lock there for im not able to turn on my car

Escl replaced after failing to allow push button start and failed again a few months later.

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 trying to get help only to be held hostage by a known faulty part that would not let my car start is infuriating.

The electronic steering column lock (escl) has broken without any warning and my car has become a giant brick and i can't even place the car in neutral to move it. i walked out to start my car for work one day and i found out my car was dead.

"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 understand that i have to replace wheels, engine oil and other wear and tear items, but how in the world can a part that is inside my steering wheel have problems!? i don't event have a key! i use "keyless control". this is so upsetting! please listen to your customers and have it fixed by the manufactures expense!!!

Steering lock assembly malfunctioned car will not start. nissan has knowledge the problem but won't repair honor repairing a defective part.

The electronic steering control lock disabled the starter so that i could not move my car. i was in a wal mart pharmacy parking lot when this occurred. my wife is undergoing chemo-therapy for breast cancer and we had to wait about an hour before we could get a ride home. the wait made my wife feel worse considering her condition.

"the 2009 nissan altima has a defective "steering lock" which causes owners to be unable to start their vehicles. this defect can affect owners of the 2009 nissan altima without warning and without cause. when this issue occurs the only way to resolve the issue is to have the car towed to a nissan dealership to have the faulty steering lock replaced. the car cannot be started at all. thus, owners of the 2009 nissan altima continuously find themselves stuck in very inconveniant circumstances with no ability to drive their car. this can be very dangerous for drivers who are in remote or dangerous areas." this was exactly what happened to my 2009 nissan altima on oct 10, 2016. i was further disappointed to receive a phone call from nissan to the effect that they knew this but their extended warranty expired last year and they will not even cover the cost for this defective product that imposes great danger.

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.

While out shopping, i returned to the car and the intelligent key warning light came on when i tried to start it. the car would not start at all. it was dark out, and i had to have the car towed because it was in the store parking lot, in addition to it not starting. when towed to dealer, they said the steering lock unit was broken and needed to be replaced. after looking online, i noticed that nissan knew the steering lock unit was defective because they issued an extended warranty, which expired in november 2014. my problem is the same problem that they fixed for hundreds, if not thousands of other altima owners for free, but since mine happened later that 11/2014, they refused to fix it. now, i am out almost $1300 dollars for the repair. defective is defective, regardless of when it happened. they knew it was defective, or they wouldn't have extended that warranty in the first place.

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 repair as part of a lifetime extended warranty on the electronic steering column lock, but they decided in january 2016 to cancel this warranty.

My steering wheel locked up and now it will not start...... i have researched this and it is a huge problem with the 2009 altima and i was told this is not coever under warranty

Steering lock switch failed, which prevented the steering wheel from locking when parked, and the car from starting. battery is in good condition. required towing for repair. nissan is aware of the steering lock issue, but has not issued a recall although this seems to be a frequent part failure.

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

Within the last month i've had problems with the steering wheel lock 3 times and it's very frustrasting. when i bought at the dealer they told me it was a very reliable car. this past saturday i had to get it towed because it failed to turn on while i was grocery shopping. this problem occurs when i want to start the car.

Parked in garage, wouldn't start, steering lock system was not working so the engine didn't recognize the push button start, had to have it towed to auto mechanic to have the part replaced for $1,000 plus towing! nissan stopped using this part in 2010 so they must know it was a bad part. i could have been anywhere when this happened and been stranded.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. while driving various speeds, the contact heard a grinding noise. there were no warning indicators illuminated. shortly after, the contact drove over a pothole, which flattened the driver's side tire. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. the contact stated that after a spare was installed on the vehicle, the noise grew louder. the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger side alloy wheel, rear driver side alloy wheel, lk2 engine cradle 2.5, both top control arms and knuckles needed to be replaced. the insurance company declared the vehicle destroyed. the failure mileage was 25,000.

Sticky and melting dashboard in my nissan altima . i am unable to drive during sunny days and about to get into accident couple of times this summer.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start, both with the push to start button and the emergency key slot. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage and vin were unknown.

My 2009 nissan altima won't start. i had to get it towed to the dealership and they have stated that the steering lock assembly has failed and will need to be replaced for $1,000!! i soon found out that this is a common problem with nissan altimas and that there was an extension for this problem but only for cars under 120,000 miles. what are the chances that a 2009 car will have less than 120,000 miles; not very likely! at one point it looks like they are doing something in good faith until you realize wait this doesn't even apply! i have been a loyal customer to nissan and have really loved my altima up to this point but this is really turning me into a critic more so than an enthusiast very quickly. i would at least appreciate nissan at least paying for the part in good faith and showing some sympathy. had i not been taking care of my car with routine maintenance i could understand but this is a known manufacturer problem that should be addressed for all people affected not just a certain mileage group of people. apparently nissan removed this part from the 2010 altima. i assume there was some knowledge of the parts failure (apparently there was a recall for the same part in the nissan 370zs).

I tried to start my car on a rainy cold night& it was dark out. my car would not start so i called tripe a & waited an hour & they could not start it. it wasn't the battery. i waited for a ride & waited another hour after they left. i was 45 mins away from home. i got a ride back the next day & paid for a tow. they towed it to the closest nissan dealership on sunday. i spent most of my day waiting & had to wait at the dealership for them to unload cars before the tow truck could put the car there.the next day i called them. the service department said that it would be 119.95 to diagnose then that would be put towards the repair. the dealership called me and told me that they needed to replace the faulty steering lock controller. i called back an hour later & the price was more. 1120.85. i picked up the car in tears. i questioned the invoice & then questioned the dealship & they said it wasn't covered under a recall. i feel like they took advantage of me. also i asked why didn't you put the diagnose charge of 119.95 towards the repair ? please look into this and help me .

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the sun and cleaning products created a glare on the dashboard that hindered the contact's visibility while driving. the dealer confirmed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. the dashboard was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on this issue. the failure mileage was unknown.

Car will not start due to escl issues headlight turn on door locks and unlock , red and yellow key icon flashes

Dash board has melted and gotten sticky. because of the melting it has gotten very shiny and causes terrible glare on the windshield thus restricting view and making driving dangerous because of lack of vision on the road. it is also very messy if you touch or lay anything on the dash. i would suspect it to be unhealthy also since the chemistry in the material has changed. i live in houston, texas and my car is out in the sun and weather most of the time. we depend on this vehicle for most of our transportation. this problem is always there, but is significantly worse in hot/sunshiny weather. it looks like puddle on the dash and also looks like the dash is about to drip off. it is even sticky and shiny at night. this has been a gradual thin that started about 2012 and has gotten worse and worse.

After leaving a doctor's apt on 4 oct, i get to my car and it want start. the intelligent key warning is lit up o the instrument panel and when i hit the push start button, the lock light is illuminated and i cannot push the brake pedal down. the steering column is completely locked. i recalled getting a letter from nissan extending the warranty on the escl fro 6yrs/unlimited mileage. nevertheless, i had to have my car towed to nissan and as of today they are telling me that the extended warranty has expired. how is that possible when i got the letter a year after i purchased the car. so now i am stuck with paying $900-1200 to get this fixed. nissan should be ashamed of themselves and should do a recall. i am so disappointed in nissans response and service and i was looking at buying a new car at the end of the year from them. but they will not get my business.

I am an owner of a 2009 nissan altima 2.5 sl in louisiana. the dashboard of the car has become very sticky and shiny as if it is melting. on a sunny day the reflection on the front windshield causes poor visibility resulting in a serious safety concern.

Today the steering wheel control lock went out. after doing some research i found that this is a common problem and there is not a recall to cover this defective part. clearly nissan has acknowledged this is a problem as they have had recalls that expired. this is not a maintenance issue that an owner should have to pay for. this is strictly a defect in electronics system. what would happen if my wife and 4 year old were stranded on days where the heat in memphis can reach indexes of 115 and it can get as cold as 10 degrees?

Nissan altima steering lock issue i called nissan customer service on monday (oct.9) and explain that my car did not start. i already knew what the issue is, since it is written in nissan booklet(the symbol that on dashboard) they told me to go to nissan shop, and we will see what we can go to resolve the issue. so i was thinking they will cover or partially cover the cost to fix the problem. on thursday(oct.13) i am getting phone call from corporate office and they give me the whole speech. so basically they told me, you need to fix it yourself. the guy name rod give me excuse that i am not loyal customer, since last time i went to nissan service was 2 years. but i try to explain that i have my own mechanic in different body shop and you are welcome to call him and get my history of taking care of my car. plus pep boys can pull my history as well. but i was not sure what loyal to nissan has to do with defective part. so bottom line i need to pay $1007 or i am without car. rod told me if you would go more often to nissan service, they would catch the problem earlier, not sure how. i told him there are at least 3 ways to get in touch with me and most of the customers by phone, email, text message, and mailing address. no one letter came, so how any of us with this problem should know about steering lock recalled. so we are little people, can't really fight with such a big corporation like nissan, unless government can get involved with this problem. it is clearly nissan fault that steering assembly is malfunction

Electric steering column lock (escl) failed and left me stranded at work. had to wait 2 hours for someone to come get me.

The steering lock has now become completely incompetent, did my research and found there was a recall for the 2009, 2010 models. yet for some reason i was never informed of that. also, now finding out that the recall extension was cutoff in january of 2016. i was lucky enough that this had happened a mile away from my house, if this would have happened on the highway, there would have been a huge issue.

We are currently experiencing what so many nissan owners have noted online... the steering lock mechanism has malfunctioned. (the key light is on, the steering wheel won't lock, doors still lock/ unlock). this is a widespread problem in the electrical system, and many people have expressed frustration online. it is electrical, so all our proper maintenance performed means nothing. our situation was the 90 year old grandfather stranded at the grocery store parking lot for 2.5 hours. once he returned to the car, it would not crank. the car is just now to 90,000 miles, and now we learn that nissan was aware and extended the warranty for a time, and now it has expired. there was no notice sent out nor was there an official recall. our $1000 repair bill for a common problem spanning several years and several models is not acceptable. please force them to do a recall!!! it's a widespread, known issue that they are already aware of.

Dashboard has a sticky residue that continues to worsen. the glare from the sticky residue reduces visibility.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. while operating the vehicle at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating and the speed would reduce. the dealer diagnosed that the transmission was faulty. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 75,000.

The push button start will not recognize the key "fob". i can still unlock and lock my doors with the fob, pop open my trunk, but the system that is supposed to recognize my key and unlock my steering wheel is faulty. reading up this has been a problem for many '09 altimas and nissan even extended a warranty on this part, unfortunately that warranty is expired and my car now has the problem.

Ecsl went out and my high school daughter was driving the car at the time as we were out of town, this could really be a hazard and definitely was costly as far as towing, thank god we have an extra vehicle but she had to find transportation, had the stress being 17 and not really knowing what to do, the car sat until we got home to have to towed to dealership, missed some of school. this part definitely should be recalled and put back out there indefinitely to be warrantied. i had heard nothing prior but good things about this vehicle and then after reading about the same year and model of vehicle i am praying after the fix this will be the only time it happens!

Ignition lock cylinder fail. common with 2009 nissan altima's

2009 nissan altima. consumer writes in regards to vehicle would not start, towed to dealership and diagnosed as, electronic steering column lock problems. consumer states problem should be considered a recall issue. *smd

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 even no mechanic problem with the car. just a little wedge-like thing that wouldn't drop to where it's supposed to be???? ridiculous!!

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

Melting dashboard. makes it very hard to see. also the cracking and peeling may be effecting the airbag functions.

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.

Traveling up hill my car loses power and goes to some kind of safty mode and its vert scary if you have children' in the car

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

The nissan altima's catalytic converter had to be replaced twice in a year. also, the struts have cracks in them as well.

What happens when i go up. hill i lose power cant drive until the tranmission cools down

While driving down the interstate once the engine gets hot the car loses all power. no warning lights come on and once you stop the car and let the engine cool down it runs fine

Front struts have cracks in them. also, the car is on its catalytic converter.

Steering wheel lock unit failure. my car was all of the sudden dead at home depot the other day and this was the second times it happened. first time it happened but i was abled to start my car the next day so i thought it was ok. until couple days ago it happened again and this time i had to tow my car to the shop to have it check. the shop checked it and told me it was the steering wheel lock box problem. i have searching online and here are many people had this problem happening to their 2009 nissan altima. i would like to file complaint about this issue snd have nissan to recall this problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle lost power and decelerated. the rpms were between 4 and 5. the contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road, placed the vehicle in park, and waited a few minutes. when the contact began driving again, the vehicle started to pull and hesitate, failed to shift gears, and the transmission made a whining noise and failed to accelerate. the contact called a local dealer (nissan altima in schertz, tx) and was informed that he would had to pay for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 157,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning. the vehicle was inspected and diagnosed by an independent mechanic who was further testing the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. the manufacturer was notified. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Fuel pump went out mileage #135828 on my altima 2009 2.5s. initially the car would feel like it was going totally usually after exciting the freeway. it totally went out while parked. it would try to turn over with no lock.models 2.5l 4 cylinder and 3.5l v6 years 1993 / 2002-2013 mileage 136212 have been recalled. is it possible to investigate the 2009 2.5s?

I was driving my car on regular roads about to get on a highway without any issue with all functions perfectly working. then all of a sudden my turn signals would not activate by the toggle switch, however the hazard button would activate them. then my headlights turned off on their own(this was at 2 am in pitch dark area and raining). i tried turning the switch all the way off then back on after pulling over, nothing worked even with turning my car off entirely then back on. my headlights wouldn't work, blinkers nor my windshield wipers. my car has never been in an accident or had any other failures. i was informed by the dealer that the issue was nothing i could have possibly done as an operator. it was something that went wrong at the factory when the car was built. i am only writing this because this is a huge concern as i had to find my way home with only my hazard lights blinking every other second. it was very dangerous. the dealer stated that the part that failed was a "body control module is $919.35, part, labor" which is an insane amount of money for 1 part. however it is so expensive because once replaced the entire car and key fobs need to be reprogrammed by nissan and only a authorized nissan dealer can acquire said programming tools/software. sure my car is a 2009 however the dealer said this is very uncommon to randomly short out in general but especially while driving because of how dangerous the effects can be even with the age of the vehicle. i love my car but adding this kind of technology that controls all these functions without a fail safe is an awful method of production. after this experience i felt the need to share it with the nissan owner community.

Transmission overheats whenever the vehicle is driven for an extended period (1 hour+) in warm weather (80 degrees+). vehicle immediately loses power, with rpms never reaching above 2000, drastically reducing acceleration and speed. driving on a highway, this creates a serious danger. this has been happening for over two years now.

"takata recall" on thursday, may 11th, 2017, i left for an appointment. after the appointment, i tried starting the car and it would not start. i noticed the steering wheel was a bit stiff. i tried the battery, but no relief. i called my insurance company and they sent a tow truck to have it towed. after much reading, i realized this is an ongoing problem with nissan.

The steering locked up on the car and i couldnt get it unlocked. the dealership told me that it needed to get replaced so i did however i found out later this was a recall

Dash board is melting

Steering lock control unit has failed

After leaving the house for work my car wouldn't start. i paid to have some come out thinking it could possibly be battery or starter related. com to find out nissan has issued a escl service campaign on like vehicles. i was never notified of this issue and that it need to be fixed. thank god i was at home when it happened otherwise their negligence could've left me in an unsafe situation. i now have to take my car to the dealership to get fixed but i'm now left wondering what else could they be hiding. my mother has the same car and she was never notified as well.

Steering is lock and it does turn on and it never did this it work good

Vehicle was stationary and the steering column went out. vehicle will not start, seems there are thousands of people with this same problem, do not understand why a recall has not happened.

Cpsc:my 2009 nissan altima caught fire while driving down the highway. the car was engulfed in flames in little over 2 minutes. whole car burned. *bf updated 05/10/2017*js

I bought the car at roughly 54k miles. approximately around 62k, the air conditioner stopped blowing cold air. i work on residential ac units. my pressures are equalized. i bypassed the pressure switch temporarily during diagnostics to see if the pressure switch was the issue. the problem continued when bypassed.the issue is either the clutch specifically or the compressor is bad. here recently, i have noticed a "jerking" motion when attempting to accelerate. obviously, this will be the shift solenoid or the cvt. cvt fluid is good. these issues have been going on with 2009 altimas for over 8 years now. why hasn't there been a recall? what is required to get a recall in effect? there have been multiple complaints regarding cvts, start/stop procedures, and ac problems, but not one recall concerning this has happened. nissan refuses to help.

My nissan altima has a faulty electronic steering column lock. there is a recall campaign in place but my vin doesnt qualify even thou its electronic steering column lock malfunctioned. the dealership is asking 1003 to fix this. kindly help

Passenger seat airbag sensor malfunctions with someone sitting in the seat, the warning light comes on that passenger airbag is disarmed. very unsafe. tires tpms valves constantly leak even after service. replaced 3 out of 4 of them, and 4th one needs to be replaced.

Lock steering had to be replaced.

My 2009 nissan altima has locked the steering wheel due to the failure of the electrical steering lock system, which is a major problem within these cars. there was a recall but most owners won't malfunction until further miles like mines. i was at my parents house visiting "thank lord" which was not that far from my apartment, when i came outside to leave the vehicle would not start. was due to that problem

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the dashboard melted into a black, sticky, reflective liquid. the contact stated that the bottom half of the windshield was not visible due to the liquid reflecting the light. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard was melting and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was informed by the representative of the manufacturer that nissan had no obligation to repair the dashboard because there were no open recalls. the failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

This is a known issue with this vehicle which the manufacturer will not remedy. toyota will replace on they're vehicles, but not nissan.the dash from the intense heat in south florida, has become sticky and is cracking. in some areas, it can become shiny causing a glare in the windshield. the windows were tinted and a heatshield is always in the inside windshield. armorall or similar products, were never used when maintained. only soap and water on a cloth. i have contacted nissan but they will not address as it is out of warranty. it is costly to replace with the same issue reocurring.

Transmission broke at 119,000, was fixed, just under extended warranty. began whining, was told it needed a transmission cooler, installed for $1,000+. now, at 149,000 transmission has broken again. it was in motion when it acceleration quit on a city street.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the dashboard material had melted and the surface became very smooth. the failure caused an extreme glare and visibility hazard while driving during the daytime. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 60,000.

The passenger seat occupant air bag light off won't disappear when occupied.

I tried to start nissan altima after shopping and would not start. steering was locked up and transmission.i was not in the safest part of town so i was worried for my safety.this is the second time it happened to me so i knew it was the steering lock unit gone bad again. first time was 3 years ago and it was replaced free at nissan dealer this time it cost me $ 1009.56 at same nissan dealer. need to recall so this matter can be fixed. i cant afford a car that i have to replace same $1000 part every 3 years.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. while attempting to park the vehicle, the brakes failed to respond and the contact crashed into a tree. the vehicle was towed to a collision shop. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Takata recall. dealership says entire seat needs to be replaced to correct passenger airbag sensor issue. will cost over $1,400 to replace due to shortage in replacement seats. will only warranty for 1 year if replaced.

Key locking mechanism stalled engine

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.

Takata recall can't drive too far cuz losing power after hour....we cant go to family vacation on long tripif its lower than $200 that's ok but if it's cvt transmission it's way over my budget it's cost over $5,000......i look over on google n seen a lots of ppl had this problem.....

While driving at highway speeds the vehicle goes into limp mode and the speed drastically decreases and loses all power! there is no warnings.

The push-button starter system failed, leaving me stranded. this is a steering lock issue very common to this make and model.

The won't start due to the steering wheel won't lock so the car won't start

My nissan altima was in a 4+ rollover at @65 mph, west bound on i-8 near boulevard california about dawn and just east of sandiego . when a sudden rain downburst, the car hydroplaned and left the road and proceeded to roll 4+ times. i have yet to see the accident report. the front driver and passenger airbags did not deploy and neither did the driver side door bags. the passenger side door bags deployed but the passengers do not recall them airing up. usaa has the vehicle in sandiego somewhere. i feel the passenger side and driver side airbags should have deployed in a multiple side rollover.... the occupants were at huge risk but for the grace and hands of god, they walked away, though i feel that the chp should have forced a 4 young adults to go to the hospital, instead everyone leaving the scene after gathering luggage and such. injuries are unknown, but typical of being rolled at high speed numerous times, being shaken, bruised, skeletal alignment disrupted etc...

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel lock failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated they would get back in touch with the contact. the failure mileage was approximately 85,300.

The altima is equipped with an electronic steering column lock (escl) unit that locks the steering wheel when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is turned off to help prevent theft. escl may malfunction after the vehicle is locked and could prevent the engine from starting. this condition, should it occur, will only occur when attempting to start the vehicle, and not while driving. i turned on my car and took my 6 month old daughter to the doctor as she was running a high fever. upon leaving the doctor’s office at 12a.m. i pushed my start button to turn on my vehicle and it was unresponsive. i was left in the dark unable to operate my vehicle in the middle of the night with my 6 m month old baby. the parking i was in did not allow for overnight parking and i was alone with my baby. upon researching nissan had extended the warranty to the electronics steering column lock to 6 years unlimited miles from 3 years 36,000 miles warranty. i no longer fall on that and i am having this issue. nissan says i am out of warranty and there is nothing they can do for me. according to their annoucement this is a “manufacturing irregularity” that now i have to find a way to pay. i have no savings to pay for such part and the towing already cost me a handful and put my baby in a dangerous situation. i am a single mom and truly upset with the situation. this should have been a recall! please see link: regarding the warranty http://web.archive.org/web/20150219214832/http://www.nissanassist.com/web/escl_warranty_extension/programdetails.php?menu=61

Our 2009 nissan altima has a dashboard that is melting and gooey. it makes a glare on the windshield and makes driving dangerous. please let us know if you are holding nissan responsible for this needed repair. this is the second vehicle we own that is having dashboard isssues. our other is a cracked dashboard from on our gmc yukon denali xl. please make these companies step up and make repairs since they chose to use substandard materials. i mean "really".

Nissan has refused to recall their faulty electronic steering lock unit that is needed to turn the vehicle on. if it does not lock the wheel in place it will not allow the push start ignition to start the vehicle, thus leaving their occupants stranded with no option other than to have their vehicles towed to a nissan dealership and forced to pay upwards of $1200 for the replacement of a defective factory part. they offered a extended warranty to address this issue, but neglected to inform consumers of this. they are clearly trying to get out of paying for their mistakes and are passing the cost on to their unsuspecting customers.

Takata recal: 2009 nissan altima has a faulty steering lock. this is causing me to be stranded and not able to have a functional car. i have no receive any noticed about an extended warranty and this is unsafe being stranded. i am looking to get a recall on the part of have a part provided to me which i should now have to pay 500+ for the part and then also labor. please look into this issue i know i am not the only one have the same problem. the car was purchased in 2012 as well. this is ridiculous that nissan is making me pay for something that is a defect with there cars!

The steering lock is causing the car not to start at all. i have been stranded many times and this is not safe. i have been at my house where it hasn't worked, i have been at work.

I was driving the children to school and a "key" indicator came on. after i dropped them off and went to leave again, the car wouldn't start. i could lock/unlock the door with the key sensor; but nothing else would work. i had aaa check the battery and everything was fine. the technician called into the office and learned that this model is one of two cars that have an issue with a faulty steering wheel lock. the car would not start and it had to be towed into the dealership for a $979 repair. i also had to rent a car for two cars while this was fixed. i'm a social worker and i could have easily been trapped at a client's house in a bad situation and had no way to leave. this is a dangerous fault that should be at the cost of the manufacturer and not the customer. why were these vehicles not recalled since this is a known defect?? we should practice prevention; not wait until a "magic number" of lives have been compromised. *tr

While i was at work and done with my shift i went out to my car and press the break and push the push start button it did not start it turns out that the electronic steering control lock is defective i could've been hurt or killed or put it in a dangerous situation if i had no one around me to help me out. my life was put at risk with a car that would not start. the car was stationary when this happened and it happened in a rule area of california which is the searne valley which is almost all desert. i was able to have the car towed to the valleyhigh nissan in victorville california and they are quoting me $947 to have this part replaced.

Intelligent key light would come on but the car wouldn't start or do anything, but the lock/unlock feature would still work. apparently the steering lock mechanism is defective

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.

A few months ago i was left stranded at work, had to have my car towed, the car would not start. a yellow key appeared on dash board as if the car was not sensing the key fob evident. i called the dealership and turns out to be the steering wheel lock issue. there was a recall on this part however i purchased the car used, and was never sent a recall notice. i called nissan corporation but was never got a response. i need the vehicle fix and this can be a dangerous situation if i am ever stranded in a remote area.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the key fobs were defective and needed to be reprogrammed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

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 incredibly dangerous....can leave you stranded anywhere!!!

Takata recall steering lock control unit malfunction

Escl - electronic steering column lock i went to the store far from home and when i tried starting the car it did not start. the door locks worked but nothing else would come on. i checked online and it stated that it was escl. i put in a used one and it worked. i would like nissan to replace that part with a new part. i was stranded for hours and had to leave my car in the store parking lot for 3 days.

Malfunction with the steering lock that won't allow the car to start. when i push the brakes to start the car the car it is stating that there is a malfunction with the steering wheel lock.

Steering wheel lock control i have been stranded 4 times do to me car not starting with my child in car i researched and nissan has had alit of complaints on it just want it fixed before i go any further.

My mother-in-law drove the car to work in the morning with no issues. when she went to leave at the end of her evening shift, the car would not turn on when the push button start was pressed. thankfully a co-worker was still with her and able to drive her home, otherwise she would have been stranded in a precarious situation waiting for a tow truck for who knows how long. the car was parked in a parking lot of a bank branch (where she works). after researching the behavior, we learned about the steering lock module failure. after having it towed to the dealership, they confirmed our fears. unfortunately, the repair was grossly expensive. upon filing a claim for payment assistance or reimbursement with nissan, we were denied as they said it was not a recall/safety issue, their "customer satisfaction warranty extension" offered has expired, and the nhtsa did not feel the issue was tied to customer safety therefore it wasn’t a recall. i believe this is unreasonable. my mother-in-law, or any driver, could be stranded with a useless vehicle, unable to start the car, due to a known failure in a nissan part. at a minimum, nissan should have been required to notify owners of this known and the possibility of being left stranded should the car fail to properly turn on.

Car will not start. steering lock mechanism malfunction. car parked on street in front of our house. at least i'm not on a trip. nissan won't fix under a recall. they had an extended warranty to cover this problem, but it expired. owners of pre-owned cars were never notified.

My car would not start. the car battery is fine and the intelligent key fob is also working fine and was even tried with a new battery. pushing the start button does nothing and the two key lights on the dash both light up when in the car. after checking the manual, calling the dealer, and checking the internet, it is clear that my steering lock mechanism has malfunctioned. this seems to be a very common problem as nissan extended the warranty on it indefinitely and then went back and shortened it to run out in january of this year! they even tell you to call the dealer in the manual if you encounter it and it is then a $1000 repair. i'm just glad this didn't happen over the weekend while i was camping and potentially stranded!

Dashboard is melting causing glare on windshield.

My steering wheel lock is defective, my sister got stuck after a pit stop traveling from boston to new york. after doing some research online i came across informations showing it was a factory default. i purchased the car in 2013 and was never told about this at the dealership

I have a 2009 nissan altima that i purchased as a pre owned in 2012. since that time i have brought the car to the dealer for oil changes and repairs on many occasions. at no times while the car was getting serviced was i informed that there was a potential problem with the steering wheel lock sensor and the car would ot start and because of that nissan had extended the warranty to cover the repair or replacement of the part, earlier this week my car would not start and i had to have it towed 35 miles to my mechanic who diagnosed the problem as a steering lock sensor failure. the cost to repair the car was 725.00. i conducted some research the problem and found several articles on line concerning the problem and that nissan had extended the warranty. again, i was never notified in person while the car was being serviced or by mail by the dealer or nissan. based on my research i believe that the dealer or nissan had the obligation to notify me of the potential problem. at the time that the sensor failed i was approximately 35 miles from home and had to have the car towed. at times i have my grandchildren with me and this could have been a more serious situation if they were with me.

After sitting i cannot start my car,steering seems to be stuck and brake is very hard to press down.car has only 50.000 mi.

I parked my car in the school parking lot, ran in to take care of some errands. when returning to my car to leave it would not start. it kept saying to press the brake when i was pressing the brake and trying to start. it never started. i had to have it towed home. it will not even come on auxiliary to get mileage or anything else. i then talked with someone at autozone to see what the problem was - he advised me that it was the steering wheel lock that has gone bad and that nissan would not fix it due to the warranty running out. i found that many people have had this problem and nissan knew about it and did not file a recall. i now have to pay $1200 to have this fixed on my car and i don't think that this is fair.

Notice a key indicator light on dash... vehicle wouldn't start! i was in a very dark area by myself and didn't know what to do! i was scared for my life because i was alone and didn't know what would happen!!

When driving the vehicle for no reason the engine slows down and when i try to accelerate by pressing on the gas pedal the engine does not respond. after a minute or two the engine responds and speeds up. there is also a whirring sound when this happens. this happens when the vehicle is in motion mainly on the highway. this has the ability to cause a traffic problem or an accident. i think the problem may be in the electronic throttle control.

The car was sluggish driving in to the driveway and went dead. it would not start and could not depress the brakes they were locked. had to have the car towed to the dealer. if this would have happened while on the driving on the street or freeway my son could have been hit from behind since it just went dead without warning. after 3 days the dealer determined it was the electronic steering lock. found out that there was a 6 year warranty added to this part on the car but i was never informed by nissan. unfortunately we did not have the problem until the 7th year, 1 year beyond the warranty. nissan knows about the potential of this part failing and added the 6 year warranty but if outside of that time period you are responsible. this is a defect not something cause by an owner for lack of maintenance and should be a part of a recall not a limited warranty.

Steering lock. the steering lock will fault and prevent the car to be started. this is a safety hazard because a person can be stranded. it sounds like this might be a frequent occurrence of this year and model (dealer had mentioned this fact).

I have just learned that i have a problem common to 2009 altimas. the steering lock is defective and left me stranded. i was on the side of the road, and depending on the area and time of day, this is extremely dangerous. i need a car that works properly and i believe there should be a recall on this clearly defective part.

I got gas at a station in havana, then tried to start the car and nothing. the key symbol came up on the dash. my husband brought the extra key fob and still nothing. brakes were locked, no power to the engine. key fob worked for locking but not for power. aaa towed my car to krafft nissan where i was told of the problem. i googled the problem and saw that it was common with the 2009 altima. i was glad to be close to home with no grandchildren in the car. i need a car i can depend as i approach 70.

Steering lock failure caused car to be unable to be started. owner stranded at work with vehicle in parking garage. needed a tow and not easy to find tow company that was willing to pick up on 5th level of parking garage. dangerous situation. this is a known defect with 2009 nissan altimas...owner was never notified of earlier recall. this recall should not have been ended...many more people continue to be put at risk!

Steering lock failure. the car had an extended warranty on this part but nissan refuses to pay to have it replaced because the warranty expired last year. my car is unusable due to the high cost to replace this part. (1000.00) nissan should be required to recall this part and cover the cost since it is a defect on their part. the car was stationary when this happened. it just wouldn't start back up.

Steering lock is stuck on my car and it will not start. the key light came on randomly and the car is locked down and wouldn't start. i was stranded in a very scary part of town that i had to wait at forever for someone to come get me.

This problem is occuring in 2009-2011 nissan altima and maxima vehicles. when turning off vehicle, the steering locks and when you go to turn it back on, the steering wheel will not unlock after turning key on. vehicle will not start due to steering wheel being locked. there are numerous complaints regarding this on the internet and the dealers want 1200.00 to fix problem. this should really be a recall item.

Car will not start with key fob . called tow on three different occasions. last tow was told to knock on steering lock box to start car. car was towed due to inability to get car running. unable to pay for diagnosis at dealership because of cost of 100. unable to pay for tow because of 65 dollar cost. stuck out in the middle of no where and now my car is useless . will not be buying another nissan or recommend to anyone. i am afraid i am going to lose my job because of no transportation thanks to nissan.

Issue: steering lock fault preventing car from starting. dear sir: i am very angry, frustrated and disappointed with this ongoing issue with my ’09 altima. i am sure you can imagine how disconcerting it is to not know when or if your car will start. i have been repeatedly stranded by this problem and have had to be jump started on many occasions and finally towed to the dealership to hopefully fix once and for all. this is the 2nd repair i’ve had to have done on the same or related issue: steering lock. the first repair was resolved by replacing the brake light switch for a total of $177.18. the second repair was fixed by replacing the steering lock for a total of $908.04 plus rental of $45.00. the towing was included in my auto insurance policy. i realize this is not a new vehicle, however in my mind, this is an item that should not fail as there is no manual/alternative starting mechanism. not to mention, i’d be fine with the “old fashioned” key start. i’m not sure why nissan hasn’t stepped up in a major way to fix this known problem. a simple google search will tell you this is no small/isolated issue. as a multiple nissan vehicle owner and hopefully a long time, repeat customer i am respectfully requesting a full reimbursement in the amount of - $1,130.22.

Car will not start due to steering lock on vehicle malfunctioned x 4. towed to dealership for diagnostic only to be told repair is 900.00. contacted nissan who is going back on their word to pay for repair. car also has airbag lights that come on while driving. car is always in parked positioned when there is a problem.

Car would not start steering locked up, told it was the steering lock box which was on recall and i never recieved a recall notice, dealer said vin number did not match with recall but my nissan is clearly a 2009, i am afraid to drive it if this part is not replaced i can not start my car and the part is very expensive. i feel if this part was recalled it should be replaced in good standing by the dealer, i surely will never buy another nissan if the dealer will not work with it's car buyers in good faith. car was stationary as it would not start but do not want to get somewhere from home and have this happen again

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 years and now i am out 9000.00 and the repairs are more than the car is worth. it would take too long to give detail about all the events so i pray someone at nissan is decent enough to stand behind their product and make this right i am a single mom of three and ride less . i have contacted att. general [xxx] and bbb. my car is at [xxx] my number is [xxx] my name is [xxx] i have opened 5 cases and been denied. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

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 the parked gear! it's unfair that as a consumer of nissan, i have to experience this issue after the nissan warranty on the escl expired in march 2015 and be posed with paying over $1000 in repair costs. per nissan, there was no specific mileage number that this defect could occur; so they should recall the escl systems in all affected cars instead of covering their own behinds and giving a warranty with unlimited miles and an end date of march 2015. clearly nissan is not concerned with its consumers safety. it's not fair to consumers that bought nissan vehicles that experience the dangerous defect after march 2015. i am a very unhappy consumer at this time.

Issue: unintended acceleration conditions: 2pm/clear/parking lot while making u-turn to the right, brakes did not respond. stepped again on brakes, more firmly, but did not slow car which continued to roll slowly forward about 7 mph. suddenly, loud revving, car continued forward roll. immediately, added left foot to brake, pressing with full weight. no response. about 2-3 second after revving/hard braking, the car opened full throttle and hurtled forward about 1-1/2 to 2 car lengths; slammed into wall. airbag did not deploy my car had only 25290 miles (only about two years of normal usage) at the time the system failed. my left knee sustained small gash from the underside of the steering column when i was slammed back after impact threw me forward, forehead knocked the upper steering wheel. note: about 1 month prior to accident, the audio controls on my steering wheel honked the horn instead. the next day, they were ok. the same thing happened when tested at the collision center after accident; it's on tape. the rep at the collision center was informed of the switch problem from the start. when i them tested days later, the audio controls worked properly. also, an indicator on the dash went from showing the mpg with a bar as i accelerated or slowed, then switched to a digital report of 18 mpg/city. it kept shifting between these indicators without my interference. finally, the airbag failed to deploy although impact clearly exceeded 15 mph. i believe there was a severe failure of the electrical system; the cvt system with its sensors, etc. is dependent on it. my account parallels reports i have uncovered about sudden acceleration. i noted that often an event was precipitated by a slowing, and a turn. when i recently talked to a nissan tech about the switches, airbag, indicator failures, he mentioned pinched harness could be a possibility.

The brake switch on the altima has needed to be replaced three times since new. the first part was replaced in june of 2015 due to the car not starting, and the vehicle not recognizing the brake was depressed (requirement for key less start). upon dealer inspection, i was charged a very hefty fee for a small part and labor. part: 25320-ax00c showed to be at fault. at second time, august 2016, the same problems persisted. this time, there was a burning smell. i found the part that was replaced, opened it up, and found the inside connectors frozen to the contacts and what look liked a small flash or burn had occurred. the contacts were separated and the car started again. shortly thereafter, the burning smell reappeared and the part was noted to have possibly started on fire very briefly, or been subject to a significant amount of heat. part has been retained. part was replaced with aftermarket part, and car now starts without any smells. dealership deny's problem with brake switch, despite widespread internet chatter about same issue happening to other owners of key less start nissan vehicles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after being operated and turned off. in addition, the steering wheel was extremely difficult to move. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel lock failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. after starting the vehicle, the ignition switch warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the technician stated that the electrical steering lock system needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

My intelligent key warning system is going out and also my steering lock system has gone out and the dealership tells me that the part has been extended warranty on it yet i have not been notified of that one now i have to replace the part myself financially

On my way home my intelligent key light came on. i was thinking that i had to change the battery in my remote.. once i did that, nothing changed. i continued to drive my car. the next day i drove to work. when i got off my car wouldn't start and the key light was on again!! i looked it up and it's the escl going bad!

Takata recall i am emailing with hopes that nissan will issue a recall for the 2009 nissan altima's steering lock failure. the warranty on this part was extended, but i didn't have any issues until after the warranty expired. i don't understand how a company can acknowledge that a part is defective and not issue a recall. i had to discover this issue at the end of my work day in 100 degree weather. it is not fair to expect car owners to pay for this out of pocket when nissan is aware of the defective part.

They got it do something with this problem that had happen to everybody that own a 09 altima, steering lock is really expensive tp fix it.

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 provided.

The sensor in the front passenger seat of my 2009 nissan altima suddenly stopped working and is no longer able to tell if someone is sitting in the seat to turn on the airbag.

I had a knocking noise in the left front wheel area while the care was being driven. the repair facility diagnosed a strut broken and had to replace the left front strut modular assy and the right front strut assy also. this expensive repair cost $1.020.26

Cracked exhaust manifold.

My dash is melting making it very hard to see!!

Replaced steering lock december 6, 2013, and again march 7, 2017. has left me stranded two different times. replaced with nissan part that they know is defective and had to replace with same defective part again 3 years and 3 months later at my own expense the second time.

Takada recall- the car was stationay and would not start.

Melting dashboard causes glaze on windshield. unsafe driving under heavy sunshine.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. after the vehicle was started, it failed to shift out of park and the intelligent key system warning indicator illuminated the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that unknown parts related to the steering lock mechanism needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 88,000. updated 05/10/17*lj *cn

My 2009 nissan altima will not start, can not move gears, lock or unlock doors and windows don't work. the part had a recall that needs to be reinstated.if this happened in the middle of nowhere i could have been raped or killed. this is a tremendous safety issue!

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that there was a glare on the dashboard of the vehicle, which made driving extremely difficult. the contact stated that the glare impaired the driver's vision. the contact also stated that the dashboard seemed as if it were melting. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 113,239.

The start push button ignition and the intelligent key will not engage.. the steering wheel is locked and will not allow the brake pad to depress for the operation of the vehicle. i am left dead in the water with no way to start or use the accessories function to turn on the radio or allow my phone to charge in the battery port. i went to pick up my family went to start the car and there was no recognition.

Steering wheel lock failure rendered the car unstartable

Steering lock has broken and there is no way to start my car - it left me stranded at night and i understand nissan will not honor a recall that they had for this before. i was parked in a lot when it happened. i had my car towed, then it worked briefly but has stopped again. this is an electronic key with no manual option. i understand that this is a persistent problem with this vehicle and year and that nissan changed the design because of this.

Drove to work fine. car started right up. when i tried to start my car an hour later the car couldn't start or attempt to turn over. the battery is brand new so that wasn't the issue. turns out the electrical steering cylinder lock is bad. tried everything to get the car to start. car was stationary but now i'm stranded.

My nissan altima would not start due to the steering lock. i was in the middle of nowhere with no cell service. it was the middle of the night so i waited in my car until morning. i then walked 5 miles to the nearest convenience store to call aaa. once i got my car towed home, i called nissan & despite all of the same complaints as mine, nissan would not cover the part even though i could have died that night. the part is over 500 dollars & i cannot afford that. please help me!

Issues with steering wheel which leads to the car not turning on at all .

Issue with steering wheel that causes the car not to turn on

Steering lock repair.

The steering lock failed without warning,leaving me stranded.the only way to fix it was to have the car toed to a dealer. the price of the part was very high and the labor was very high also.nissan is aware of the problem and did not send a notification to me about the problem. this left me stranded and also left me with the bill. nissan replaced the part for free for awhile but stopped before my car broke. i worry if there are other problems they did not notify me about.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. while trying to start the vehicle, the power steering lock was faulty and the warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 125,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized with no warning and the vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for further inspection and diagnosis. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

Vehicle failed to start and vehicle was in a very risky area. we were afraid for our safety and afraid that our vehicle might be damaged by vandals in that area.

On thursday february 2, 2017 approximately 5:45 pm, i was driving in the middle of on kirkwood highway in newark, de which is 3 lanes. the car began to shake and hesitate to take off. while in the middle of heavy traffic the car finally stopped accelerating and would not move. i had my 3 year old son in the back seat at the time. an passerby finally pulled up behind me and helped me push my car out of the middle of the highway to the left turn lane so that i wasn't blocking the flow of traffic. after about 2 hours, a tow truck finally came and towed the car to benchmark transmission in newark, de. the mechanic named dante advised that the transmission had died. he also notified me that this was a known recall issued by nissan several years back which my transmission was now out of recall due to the mileage. my car was in the nissan service department in november 2012 to fix the electronic steering column lock that also turned into a recall. at that time nissan had my updated address as well as it has been continuously updated with the delaware dmv and i was never notified of any recall. there was also no indication that any issue was occurring with the transmission (no check engine light) prior to the incident. i want nissan to be held accountable for this incident. the cost of repair will be in upwards of $4,000.00

Wife drove car to work, got ready to leave and car would not start. security lights on dash was lit up . i came home from work tried extra key fob and tried new car battery, still would not start. had car towed 25 miles to dealer and was informed the problem was steering lock assembly module, a well know problem with the 2009 nissan altima. this cost me 1124.00 dollars and should have been covered in a factory recall. the 2009 nissan altima is notorious for this problem. the car only had 68428 miles at time of incident

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

I was unable to start my car and was left stranded in a parking lot at work for over 3 hours waiting for a tow truck. once i got to the nissan dealership i was informed that the issue is with my steering lock and it would cost $1,300. i came in 4 days prior to this event due to an indicator light coming on which i found out was a warning about the programing of my key and was turned away by the dealer and told that the light really isn't a big issue because i am able to start the car. however, 4 days later my car won't start at all and now i am unable to get to and from work and i am also a student. i called corporate and was told that because this happened after 2015 and the recall had expired there was nothing they could do.

Steering lock fail. manufacture defective part. car won't start and nissa won't pay for it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lock needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 128,000.

I started my car as usual to run some errands. it started fine. i stopped at the gas station and shut off the car. it would not start again. it was freezing cold. my car was blocking the gas pump and it could not be moved. i ruled out the key fob because it still unlocked the doors. i inserted the key fob in the emergency socket that is supposed to start the car in case the battery in the key fob dies. still nothing. i had my brother bring me a new battery for the key fob. still nothing. he took me home. i had to leave the car there. after some internet research, many many others with nissans were having the same issues. the culprit is the electronic steering lock module. it locks the steering wheel and you cannot start the car when it is locked. i went back to the car tore the panel apart and located the steering lock. the research i did said that sometimes you could get it to release the lock pin if you tap on it with hammer. so i stepped on the brake while holding in the start button and tapping on the steering lock module. after 20 minutes of banging on the module it disengaged enough to start the car. i drove it home and shut it off. it won't start again. nissan says the warranty ran out jan. 1st, 2016. this should be a recall. the dealership quoted me a price of $679.51 just for the part not including labor. that is ridiculous! what if i were somewhere remote and the car would not start? i could have froze to death. please look into this issue as it seems to have happened to 1000s of people.

This is by far the worst vehicle i have ever purchased. i have replaced the transmission once....it still does not work properly and shifts so hard my passengers think i'm slamming on the brakes. and now the steering lock module has failed. after reading 100s of complaints from people with the same issue, i am appalled to find that this is not a recall. i will never purchase another nissan nor will anyone that knows me as they've witnessed all issues occur with zero accountability on nissan's account.

Car would not start, locked up on me. vehicle towed to nissan, told it will cost me close to $1000 to repair, noticed other costumers had this same problem. nissan extended the warranty for 6 years which expired 4-25-2015. my vehicle was parked in plaza parking lot

My car was stationary at a gas pump when it failed to start. i had to get it towed to dealer to replace the electronic steering column lock (escl) unit which had failed and prevented the engine to start. nissan had issued an extended warranty, 72 months/unlimited mileage due to known manufacturing irregularities of the escl. unfortunately for me, the malfunction occurred after the warranty time had expired but i feel the issue is one that needs to be addressed for all owners of vehicles with possible faulty escl units.

When leaving work car would not start using the push start. after contacting nissan they informed me that it was the steering lock and it was only covered for an extended 6 years after original purchase. i feel that if they knew that this part was faulty they should have offered a recall. a $1000 dollars is a lot of money to pay or repairs especially when they know this part will leave you stranded. *tr

The steering column recall was repaired, but warranty was off. had to pay out of pocket. automatic transmission stopped and recall on it was off. automobile was in motion when it slowed to a crawl on the highway

The steering lock module needs replaced and the car will not start. the car was driven to location without any issue and parked. once i returned to the car it would not start, was unable to jump start the car. car was towed.

My vehicle wouldn't start after fueling at a gas pump.

My nissan altima 2009 left me stranded in a parking lot at night. the steering would not lock and the car would do nothing! luckily after several attempts the car did start. now a month later, thankfully, this happened again in my driveway at home! i could have been murdered or raped in that parking lot! i am hearing there was a recall that was amended in january 2016. i don't have over $10000. for this repair that could have taken my life. i am afraid to drive for fear of being stranded again!

My car was parked in a business lot when this occurred. there was no indication of anything being wrong with the car. however when i went to start the car it would not start. it was not an issue with the key fob. it was an issue with the sterling lock system in the car. an issue that nissan said was made faulty. so as a result, i could not start my car and was stranded. so i had to call a cab to get home and have my car towed. i understand that things go wrong with cars and sometimes it is because people put off necessary repairs. however there was no sign this was going to happen and nissan knows it's a problem with the product they put out. i thank god i wasn't out in the middle of nowhere when this happened. it could have been a really ugly situation like some other people have been put in.

Nissan altima steering lock mechanism. this is a very common problem in 2009 nissan altima. the car will not start. nissan extended the warranty on this part for some of its vehicles. the part is defective and the recall should be continued.

Automatic transmission problem: the altima's automatic transmission will not down shift after the car has been at highway speeds for an extended time (>1.5 hours). this has happened to me multiple times driving on the new york state thruway on long road trips. the altima is in overdrive, traveling at 65 mph. then once i am driving up a fairly steep hill the car will not downshift to account for the incline. the car slows down from 65 mph to low speeds (e.g. 40 mph) and the engine will not go above 2000 rpm. the car does not come out of overdrive (6th gear). attempts at pressing the accelerator all the way down or manually shifting to a lower gear has no effect. the only way to get the car to shift normally again once this happens is to pull over and turn off the car and restart it. this probably indicates a reboot on the transmission's computer is needed. nissan has looked at the car a few times and has not been able to come up with a solution. this is a very dangerous problem as it can lead to a rear end accident.

I had steering wheel lock failure in an area that was unsafe and i could not start my car again to drive away. i had to call emergency road side service to tow my car to the dealer who repaired my car for a $900 fee. after doing further research i have found that hundreds of people that have had this car have been affected by this issue. nissan is well aware of this issue and yet have failed to due recalls on the car to repair the issue once and for all. i have had 2 recalls already on this car and this issue should be considered a necessary recall as well. people could be in area that are not safe and are unable to move their vehicle or could be in freezing or hot weather and are unable to move their vehicle. this is dangerous. your car becomes completely disabled and this is an issue that continues to plague their customers. i was fortunate that this did not occur until i reached over 100,000 miles, but other people had this occur at a school low as 33,000. this repair ranges anywhere from $900 to $1200 to repair. nissan should be responsible for repairing this for their customers as they know that this is an issue with this vehicle for the 2009 and 2010 models.

Water leaks inside the car every time it rains, when it's stationary. water is all over the front floor mats and back floor mats. from the moment i bought the car, water got trapped in the passenger front door. i had to manually drain the water by lifting the rubber on the edges of the door. currently, the water has moved inside the car. as said above, all over the car floor. i took the car to nissan and they discover the the body draining hose came off, $500 later. this a manufacturing defect, how can a drainage hose just come off. this is a safety issue because water can create electrical issues with the car and present unsafe driving.

While visiting a local park i came back to my car to find it unable to be started. it is an automatic start and the key fob battery had been replaced but it was a faulty part within the car, the electronic steering column lock, that prevented me from being able to start my car. i was left stranded in this park while it was getting dark and i was by myself for 4 hours before a truck could get to me.

Came out to get in the car which was parked, used the fob to unlock the door got into the car and nothing. the brake was hard to press, the steering was locked, could not go into any gear, the car could not be jumped with cables. i had 2 indicator lights on. i needed to have the car towed to a nissan dealer. the diagnosis is the steering actuator. i am being charged roughly $1100. i don't yet have my documentation as the car is with the dealership. this sounds like it has been an issue recently with several 2009 nissan altimas. nissan may want to rethink making this a recall. i was lucky to be in a public place in the daytime.

All of a sudden, my car would not start the ignition after locking it. even the dashboard lights won't come up. fortunately i was in the city and could get it towed to the dealer. it was found out that the electronic steering column lock (escl) had gone corrupt. when i searched on internet, it appeared that this is a common problem with 2009 nissan altima models. however there is recall issued by the company. i had to get the steering column lock replaced at my own cost, which was over $700. i was lucky that it happened within city limits. had i been at a remote place, i would have been in a lot of trouble. this is a clear case of negligence on the part of the company. when it is known that escl is a problem for 2009 altima's then the company should at least get the part replaced. utterly disappointed with nissan. it's certain that i'll definitely not be buying a nissan for the rest of my life.

My daughter 2009 nissan altima which she brought from turnersville nissan in turnersville nj feb last year 2016 her car would not start come find out it was steering wheel lock defect which was recall for that they telling her recall date ended they know going charge her 900 dollars fix it if knew recall she should not be charged it at nissan place as of 1 day ago for recall problem and if nissan knew of recalls with steering they should let person know when purchase car of any recalls she should not be charged for this an if she was driving that day she could gotten hurt when car just did not start and should not be a time frame on recalls they told her she missed it that why she have pay i disagree. *tr

My nissan altima 2.5 s coupe was functioning normally with no issues whatsoever until 3 mornings ago when i was at home and leaving for work. i opened my car door with the push-button key and turned on the headlights without issues. when i pushed the start/ignition button next to the steering wheel on my parked car, there was absolutely no response from the vehicle. the engine did not turnover or make any noise suggesting it was attempting to. i had driven this car 8 hours prior and saw no lights on the dashboard or abnormal noises indicating that there was an impending issue. after doing my own research on the problem and having the car evaluated at a nissan dealership, i discovered that i was not alone in having this occur, as there had been other nissans and infinitis from that year that have had the exact same issue with the escl (electronic steering column lock) unit. numerous people have been in the same situation as me at different times of the day/night and locations. this poses a significant safety risk to people who operate this car. there is absolutely no warning that there is an issue with the steering column and can happen anywhere, at any time, and in any weather. luckily i was in a safe area at the time when it happened to me, but i fear for anyone else that has this occur in an unsafe location or in unsafe weather conditions. i believe that nissan should be held responsible for the problematic car part, regardless of when the car was purchased, that has obviously given several people issues and can leave people stranded somewhere without any warning. *tr

My car wouldn't start, with no warming or indicator. thankfully, for my safety, it was parked in my garage overnight, however, this could be dangerous situation. i looked through the manual and found out that the car has a defective steering wheel lock that will cost around $1,000. this is a common and known problem which nissan is apparently aware of, so i would really like to see them recall this part.

I was at a gas station in a unsafe area (high crime) and my car would not start back up. my car went into "lock mode", after research the steering lock can malfunction on the 2009 nissan altima. looks like the warranty used to be 8 years and it was changed to 6 years. this would have been the 8th year for me. i was terrified being stuck with no ride. it took me an hour to find someone to pick me up. i had to leave the car overnight. if this is a common issue why was the warranty shortened? or why is there not a lifetime warranty on this part? being stranded for an issue that is the manufacturers fault is unacceptable. i have never been more scared in my life than i was last night. i sat in my car waiting for a tow. i am a female and i had multiple men approach my car. terrified. unsafe. this problem could have been much much worse but it needs to be addressed and under warranty.

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 repair warranty was available until april 25 2016. i find this unacceptable and i'm unsafe also putting my family at risk. nissan consumer affairs have assigned a case number to me. case number is [xxx]. please help me. thank you. * information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The electronic steering column lock malfunctioned, leaving the car entirely incapable of starting. the car had been shut off while i was at work, snow had started to fall and it dipped into freezing temperatures. i went to leave work late at night only to find i could not start the car despite my best efforts. the key fob allowed me to unlock and lock my doors, and there was power to the car as the interior lights powered on, but the car wouldn't recognize that i had a key (and a spare key) present. inserting it in the key slot did nothing. it wouldn't even attempt to start if i pushed the "start" button. nissan quoted around $1100 to repair the car once i managed to get ahold of someone at their service department. not having $1100, i repaired it by banging on the escl with a wrench until the escl disengaged, which allowed me to power the car to the "on" position, started the car, and pulled the fuse for the escl to prevent it from engaging again in the future. it has started up every time since i've disabled this part, but it took some major research on my part to find a workaround. this part needs to be fully recalled, in my opinion, especially with this being a proprietary nissan part and safety hazard. had i not had a coworker wait behind with me to give me a slow and slippery ride home (tow trucks had 3 hour waits that night due to ice), i'd have found myself frozen, and then who knows what being that all business shut down over the weekend. this is a safety issue. *tr

Takata recall the steering lock column on the 2009 nissan altima, as it is a dangerous defect that can effect anyone who believes in your brand enough to purchase a vehicle.

Steering lock unit failure, car wouldn't start and left me stranded and had to be towed. i understand this part has had thousands of failures from online research for this vehicle but hasn't been recalled

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the electronic steering lock assembly needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 85,122....updated 05/19/17 *bf *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard an abnormally loud noise from the front end of the vehicle without warning. in addition, both the driver and passenger side coil springs failed at two different times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 108,000.

As i was leaving work on friday night at about 11:35pm when i got to my car, i found myself stuck in a parking lot trying to turn on my ignition. the car didn't give me no warning as the dashboard gave me a symbol of the word "key" display with a key below it. i would push the brake and the start button and the car would not make a sound. i had to get my car towed to my house in order to remove it from the parking lot. as i was going through the manual i found out that it was the steering ignition lock that was causing this issue with the ignition. i'm a 24 year old pregnant woman and this is really unsafe. i was reading online and it said that nissan gave a 6 year extended warranty for this issue but i never received a notice from the dealer while i was paying it off and now that the issue has popped out being 2017 the dealer is telling me that the warranty has expired in 2015 and it will cost me $1,200 to fix the issue. *tr

I was ready to left another labor day after 10hrs work,really bad day i mean raining all day. by the time i was ready to leave and start my altima09 i get this terrific notice that my car won't start,immediately in media contact dealer on las vegas nevada were i live and they told me my vehicle need to get repair immediately.

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 he wasn't with me! i even changed battery in key fob made no difference.i googled my car and seen all the same exact complaints as mine!,very sad and upset

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and did not start again. the contact thought the battery died and went to get jumper cables. when he returned, the vehicle was on fire. the fire and police departments were present and a report was filed. the vehicle was not destroyed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was invalid. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Car would not start would not recognize key fob. electrical steering control lock failed. left daughter stranded. vehicle was stationary.

Steering wheel lock mechanism issue. this is a known issue with nissan. nissan put an extended warranty that ended january 1st 2016. this is a faulty part and must be added to recall list. went to work in january of 2017, upon going to leave after facility was locked up for night my car had a yellow key light illuminated. applied my break pushed the button and nothing happened. had happened intermediately before hand. i was unable to start my parked car. it was 0°f and had to walk home 5 miles. not only does it lock out the key but it does not lock the steering wheel when disengaging the engine. that is a safety issue, if the park mechanism fails or u drive a manual and ur e-brake fails the car could potentially roll away uncontrollably because the wheel can turn freely when car is off. this could potentially harm or worse kill someone. please help do the right thing and make sure nissan can properly take car of this faulty possibly deadly issue. thank you concerned nissan owner. *tr

Out of nowhere, i parked my car and when i went to start it, the car would not start and the key light was on. i thought my key battery died and after trying different keys, etc, determined there was another issue. after research, i discovered that it is a well-known issue with the steering lock. after tapping the unit below the steering wheel, i was able to get it to lock and start the car. then, 2 days later, it happens again. i was able to tap it to get it to work again but this could happen at any time in any place leaving you stranded. *tr

Intelligent key warning light causing steering wheel to lock up and need tow to nissan dealer for repair. there is no warning for this malfunction.

Vehicle would not start and i was stranded. my cell phone battery was dying and could not recharge because the steering lock part malfunctioned and would not allow car to start. this is a well known problem that nissan is aware of and they will not recall or replace. the vehicle was completely disabled.

2009 nissan altima car would not start. left stranded at work. had to have car towed to home and then towed to dealership. cost of electronic box in steering 1100.00. this is wrong so many people are having this problem. this should be a recall. *tr

My daughter drove the car to her hospital in nj and when she returned a few hours later to drive back to her home on li the car would not start. the remote opened the doors but the brake pedal was hard and car would not start when she pushed the start button. i was told the problem is a faulty escl. apparently this is a common problem with the 2009 altima's. i called nissan and was assigned a case number. don't know if it will help. dealer quoted almost $700 just for the part, said the problem is so common he keeps the part in stock.

My nissan altima 2009 doesn't start at all and the symptoms clearly shows that is the issue with escl that nissan altima has acknowleged, however the service campaign to replace it was for a limited time period and i was not informed about it. today i was stranded as the car was just not starting.this is really frustrating. could you please look into this.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated while attempting to start vehicle, there was a security alert warning light illuminated. the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was not taken to a local dealer and was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that in 2014 the steering wheel locked while the vehicle was turned off. the contact was unable to start the vehicle. due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to jeffrey nissan (30800 gratiot ave, roseville, mi 48066) where the vehicle was repaired and returned to the contact. recently, the contact stated that the same failure recurred with the security code error warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was towed to the same dealer but was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. there was no further assistance provided. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown.

The steering column on the car has locked on me twice in two weeks, requiring two separate tows, $800 in repairs, $427 in towing and $69 in rental and uber. car is back in the shop. i parked the car both times and when i came back the steering column was unable to be moved, brake pedal could not be depressed to start the car.

Sometimes when i turn off my car, a 'key' symbol will display on the dashboard and i am unable to start the car again. the steering wheel and brakes also become stiff. this problem occurs at random, but much more frequently the colder it is outside. the issue is with steering column lock actuator, which is under the panel below the steering wheel. to temporarily fix this issue i've seen other people tap it with an object such as a wrench, while pressing the start button and holding down the brake simultaneously. however, doing this does not always work. having this problem with the nissan altima is a huge safety concern, i have had this happen when i was in an area with no cell reception and it was an extremely stressful situation. nissan has recalled a select few of these parts, but the majority of people, including myself, were not included in the recall. nissan should have to recall this faulty part as it is very unsafe, and makes the whole car unreliable.

The 2009 altima escl failed in my car. the key fob remains programmed with the vehicle however the steering column will not unlock thus rendering the vehicle immobile. i was stranded in a remote area approximately one hour's drive from my appartment. this is a known issue of which a 'service campaign' was issued by nissan. however, my vin was not part of that campaign.

Steering lock module failure, no start condition. second occurrence, stranded again. vehicle parked.

The vehicle has had problems with the passenger airbag several times even if someone was sitting in it. the light would flash off and on and then go off. now the light stays on and also shows the airbag light on the instrument panel now as well. have had it checked by the dealership and they said the sensor is faulty. they want around $2500 to replace the seat cushion and cant ensure that it will match. this is a ridiculous amount as well as a safety issue. after researching this is a ongoing problem among numerous nissan owners of this year. the cars value is not worth it and it cant be sold to anyone else due to the safety issue of the airbag light. the connections have been checked and nothing is loose or broken. i believe a recall needs to be done on all vehicles affected with this issue. this is a liability that would fall on nissan due to they have recalled some models and years already with this issue but refuse to fix this problem. i have been trying to get a remedy to this issue for many months now only to be told by nissan they cant do nothing.

The electric column steering lock malfunctioned car cannot be started. nissan knows about this problem they will not cover repair costs

Out of nowhere a key light turned on the dashboard. took it to the mechanic & was told it was probably the remote. reprogrammed the remote & changed batteries but the light is still on. i’ve noticed the steering wheel no longer locks. they told me it’ll cost to get it repaired. the car runs perfectly fine the only issue is that the light is on and the steering wheel doesn’t lock. i was told if i don’t get it fixed it can turn into a bigger problem. however, i’ve been seeing a lot of owners are having the same issue. the problem was not cause by me nor my driving. the part is faulty and should be recalled. again. since the recall for the steering wheel expired in may.

Will not start steering wheel lock defective left me stranded

My husband and i purchased this as a used car.we have had the car for a few weeks with it working just fine up until last thursday when my husband was on his way to work and stopped for gas.he turned the car off and when he went to turn it back on, the car would not budge.we tried to jump it and got nothing. we replaced the battery and got nothing.looked on youtube to see what else it could be.came across a video talking about the steering lock on 2009 nissans are notorious for going out and preventing the car from starting. he tried to fix it and check the fuses under the steering and got it to start. we were so happy and thought it was just a fluke until he tried driving it somewhere else. he left the house, started just fine and went to his destination. once he was done and tried to leave. there it was again. car did not start. the steering was locked. stuck.turns out there was a recall that ended in may of 2020 of this exact issue.i call nissan corporate office to see what i can do to get them to replace it since it is a safety issue and a manufactured issue and they were trying to tell me that the recall has expired and the issues that i’m reading a lot of people still having with this is no longer valid.and we will have to pay out of pocket.this is not right.being that’s it’s not our issue.i can understand if it was something we caused but we didn’t, the previous owner never received notice of the recall. and now we have it and it falls on us because nissan decides to expire a known recall that is still happening. this is such a safety concern. we have children and like to go on road trips. what if we get stranded with our children in the middle of no where, no food no drinks no nothing and something bad happened because nissan refused to fix an issue that was their fault. let me tell you. huge law suit. i will not stop until someone gets this issues resolved.

Ii was just driving along the highway and my transmission just went out, no warning or anything

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated while her son was driving 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 20 mph, without warning. the driver pulled off the roadway, restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle drove as designed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the vehicle was working as designed. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. the contact stated the failure was similar to technical service bulletin tsb-10052883-6508 (power train). the failure mileage was 135,000.

A faulty steering lock on the altima prevented me from starting my car. i was stranded in a remote area for 7.5 hours at near freezing weather.

Takata recall. last evening i went to the closest store, which happens to be 12 miles from home. i did as many do when getting to a store. turned off my 2009 nissan altima and locked it as i was walking away from the store. i had left my car off roughly 15 minutes. when i got in the car there were no flashing lights or indication something was wrong. i applied my foot to pedal and pushed the ignition, but nothing happened. i thought the fob possibly needed a new battery, but this wasn't the case. after replacing the fob battery and trying to insert the fob in dash nothing happened. the car left me stranded in cold temperatures after hours of course. with this problem the car would not even slip into neutral to be towed without extensive fees. upon having the 2009 nissan altima diagnosed the "steering lock module" is not working and causing this to put the car out of commission. the fees of towing, parts, and labor are a little over $1,100. *tr

Electonic steering wheel column lock failed. it failed in a parking lot in the evening and left me stranded.

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). i am writing on behalf of my 80 year old parents. this 2009 altima is their only vehicle and source of transportation. at work last week, my mother was headed home to check on my father who has recently had a stroke. her vehicle would not start. after conversations with dealers who are 75+ miles away, we determined that her steering wheel lock mechanism had failed. this rendered the car undriveable and it had to be towed to a dealer where this part was replaced for $1055, (not including towing fee, $327). this is the same part that nissan had issued an "extended warranty" on for 6 years with free replacement and unlimited mileage restriction. needless to say, they have yet been uncompromising that this is now an out of warranty repair. still yet, they have acknowledged that this is a known part for failure and never contacted my parents regarding this possible issue. this car had 43,989 miles on it when this event took place. my concern is that this isn't just a worn out cushion on a seat that could easily be overlooked if failure occurred. instead, this renders the vehicle un-operable and could have happened at a time of greater need. if the part has been known to be defective and was discontinued on the next generation of the altima, why was it not recalled? the extended warranty was a bandaid on a large wound. perhaps the low number of miles never let this car be cycled as often in order for the failure to occur prior to the 6 year cutoff. still yet, a bill of nearly $1400 has been generated for two senior adults who live on a fixed income, but do still rely on their vehicle. at the very least, they should cover their expenses. it has been an inconvenience, but could have occurred during a time of medical need for them. please help, if possible. respectfully submitted, [xxx] c/o [xxx] *dl

Owner of a 09 nissan altima 2.5 s. my whole family got stuck with the car that didnt start at all, there's a key logo in the dash panel showing so i went to find some solutions online and found that im lost because it wont start again until fix by a dealer. no fun at all because i found that i might have to pay out of my pocket and this been a old problem that i never was mentioned by my service dealer. nissan needs to do something about it.

Faulty steering control lock disabled engine; would not start. vehicle was stationary in parking lot.

The intelligent key system failed rendering the car completely inoperable. i drove the car which operated perfectly with no warning lights, turned it off and next time i got into the car to start it and drive away. the intelligent key (pushbutton start) did not recognize that the key was in the car so the car would not start. the steering wheel was locked so could not be steered, could not be pushed due to the car being locked in park. no accessories functioned inside the car. the remote functions on the key fob all worked, door locks, trunk release, panic button, but the ignition system was a complete fail. there is no bypass for the average consumer. while it is certainly inconvenient, it could also be dangerous if the car was to have been shut off in a remote area, in sever cold or beside a busy highway. the vehicle was stationary point of failure, parked on a side street. i was fortunate that i was at a relatives home as the temperature was -3 with a wind chill of -15. nissan realized that the steering lock mechanism was faulty and originally offered a free replacement for this part which is estimated to cost between $500-$900, but from what i have read they have rescinded that offer as of january of 2016.

Car was parked. car wont start or crank. the fob opens and locks doors, but engine wont start. dealer replace steering lock unit. nissan forums are full of complaints from 2012 - 2013 with the same issue. nissan did extend warranty on this part but only of few years with out issuing a re-call or notice. part and labor are over $1100.

Steering lock mechanism abruptly failed preventing the car from starting. the car was stationary but the problem caused me and my young grandchildren stranded in subfreezing conditions.

Steering lock actuator: steering lock mechanism went out and left my daughter stranded and we had to have veh towed. there was no alternate way to start car or put it in neutral to roll it out of the way. all due to a push start button on car and no other way to operate it safely. having to have it repaired myself which will cost between $1500 and $700. this part should be recalled due to the danger it imposes. also not being able to put it in neutral imposes other damage to car in having to find an alternative way to move veh. *tr

Drove home from work one day with no issues. then a couple hours later, i tried to start the car and there was a steering lock malfunction making the car impossible to turn on. cost to fix with tow nearly $1200.

Started car with no issues and drove to a place of business. approximately 3 hours later, car (stationary in a parking lot) unlocked, but would not start. "key" indicator light blinks, which usually means remote battery is low. as i attempt to push brake and push button to start car, red light blinks indicating my car is not recognizing the key. it's 25 degrees outside and i have my 2 year old child and no heat in my car, so i have a friend drive me home. i return with new batteries in the key. car still will not start. inserted the key in the port, but that didn't start the car either. after reading and researching the issue, i'm sure it's the steering wheel lock mechanism. i therefore have to call a tow truck and have my car towed to the nissan dealership.

I was ready to go home at the lightrail station and i could not get the car to start. it was late at night and cold, plus the station is in a not-so-safe place. i had to call my wife to come with our 5 week old infant in her car to get aaa. the aaa guy could not find what the problem was. then we towed the car to the dealer. and we had to wait for the next day to find out that the steering lock was bad. and it was a known issue to nissan and they did not issue a recall. instead nissan extended the warranty for escl. unfortunately, it was past the warranty extension. and i had to pay over $1100 to fix some defetive part. shame on nissan. now there will be less diaper for my baby and definitely won't be a nissan customer again.

My brake switch went out in september. at any given time my car wouldn't start. when i press the brake peddle my brake light wouldn't come on. this happened over and over again. this is very dangerous because someone could run into the back of the car at any given time. i travel up and down the road a good bit. having this problem is very dangerous for me. now, a few months my car want start again. the dealership thinks its the steering column this time. my car don't even have 70,000 miles on it. this doesn't make since to me. i've been told by several people that nissan is aware of this problem. i've been told that the problem exist in most all 2009 altima's. why would nissan risk the well being of their customers. it's sad that when i give them the year and make of my car they know exactly what the problem is without even checking them out. there should be a recall on these parts. these parts. why is nissan willing to cheat their customers and why are they willing to put our lives as well as the lives of other drivers at risk. *tr

The steering lock mechanism failed suddenly. i drove to the grocery store and parked in the parking lot. when i got back in my car to leave, the car didn't start. it didn't recognize the key fob and did not allow me to use the override system. the steering lock warning light came on. i had it towed to the nissan dealership service center. the nissan dealership service team informed me the steering lock mechanism had failed. after doing research, i found this is an ongoing problem with this make and model. nissan extended the warranty for this part but it had expired. this is an ongoing issue with this year, make and model and nissan should be forced to recall this part and reimburse people who had to have it repaired after the extended warranty expired.

We have a defects in the electronic steering column lock (escl) which has disable the push-button ignition on nissan altima 2009 sl. it can happened anytime which put a persons life in danger if you get stuck on or to f the road. based on my research i have read numerous cases where very same situation had caused by faulty electronic steering column lock (escl). the only option we have right now to get your car towed to deal ship and pay well over $1100. even though this nissan fault for choosing to use the faulty part. this is absolutely unfair on their part. please advice us as what can we do to have nissan to accept the responsibility and replace this faulty part replaced.

After my 4.5 hr. shift at the hospital, i went out to start my car & it wouldn't start. it showed "no key". i had battery power but the owner's manual showed that the fob was not connecting to the car. i was stranded and it was below zero temperatures. the next day after changing the batteries in the fob, my son brought me to the car. still no starting it. we had to tow the car to a dealer who proceeded to charge me $1301 dollars to fix. it was the "defective steering lock module" (exact words on the bill) and i needed a new battery even though it was only 2 years old. the dealer didn't know why my battery was affected but it would no longer hold a charge. when i looked on ebay for the steering part, it was $350. nissan charged me double. i asked the dealer why the double charge, they said "who knows, call nissan." when i asked why this "defective part" was not recalled, the reply was "nissan offered an extension on the warranty. you should have been notified." this is a safety issue as there was no warning of it's going out and nissan knows about it.

The car failed to start due to a steering wheel lock mechanism failure and the car had to be towed and the steering wheel lock mechanism replaced. the vehicle was stationary at the time of this failure, however these units should be fairly reliable and should not be failing. it appears that the unit used in these cars has a particular design flaw that causes these units to fail and nissan has many complaints against the failure of these units. my bigger question is to what happens when these units fail while driving the car. is it possible that people are driving around in death traps that may lock their steering while driving? i had the unit replaced and contacted nissan and was not able to get a straight answer on if these units are safe, if the replacement is safe, if the replacement contains the same defect as the original unit. nissan had extended the warranty on this unit, but obviously it has not been long enough, or the replacement units are failing as well. such a simple unit that obviously has a wearing design flaw that may potentially lead to loss of control of a vehicle if it does not fail safe. does it fail safe?

Steering lock defective, known problem by nissan since 2009, refused to recall the cars involved. i just spent $923.00 to fix my '09 with 91k miles on it. car left me stranded in a safe spot, fortunately. after i parked, walked away for a few minutes, tried to restart, nothiing but the two key lights in the dash, horn, overhead lights and alarm. steering wheel would not lock. this needs to be an active recall and owners reimbursed for the work involved!!!

On 1/6/17 my 2009 nissan altima would not start due to a locked steering column. i was stranded at a school in below freezing temperatures, and had to ask someone for a ride. this part has been breaking down for awhile. i was fortunate to find a ride. the temperature in kc that day was between 1-14 f with packed snow and ice on the ground. someone could be stranded in a place or situation that is not safe. i was told the car had a faulty steering lock. i had to have the car towed and repaired at a cost of $1,192.34

I go to college in a remote part of nebraska and in the winters it gets really cold and when you have a car in the middle of nowhere and it does not want to start. thanks nissan for not caring if i die of exposure. i live in remote town that doesn't even have a grocery store. everything is closed by 6pm in my town and we are the last place to close in my work town which is a 30 min drive home. both of these towns would be considered small town midwest farm towns, so when i close work and i can't start my car at midnight, i'm stranded. i can't go back into work to keep warm as the lock and alarm are activated when i leave. no one is up and the only people on the streets are the cops & are not taxis to drive me 30 mins to another town home. point is, my car doesn't turn on, i'm left out in zero degree weather or below zero with one heck of a wind chill to just wait for some one that is over an hour away to come get me. if i'm lucky enough to find some one in peru, ne. otherwise i am call my mother in lincoln, ne. that's over an hour and half drive. i have been stranded now 3 times since december 10, 2016. 1st time. i was told it is my battery. replaced it to no resolve. 2nd time was told it is my alternator. tested fine and since it started fine at the dealership they said my car was fine. 3rd time, i hoped on the internet and to my complete surprise and shock to find that this is not an isolated issues. nissan has known about the steering lock control unit stranding people for years and has done nothing to notify there customers or have it as a recall, but only as a warranty issue which expired 1-2016. i have already spent over $300 trying to get the problem fixed. i am a college student putting myself through college. that was my book money this semester. i don't have rich parents and need a reliable car. nissan get it together and make this a recall to fix it!!

I have a 2009 nissan atima . i got in my car today it started ok, went to drop my daughter at daycare, and after getting back to car, it would not start, showed picture of steering wheel and push button would not start the car, i have researched online here and found out it was the steering security lock box, it's very common issue for 2009 nissan and there was a extended warranty on it, which ended in july 2016 since it's defective part . it’s a security problem with all 2009 nissan altimas plus with my work sometimes i go into very bad neighborhoods at night and being stuck there is a very dangerous situation, i can’t afford to pay what the dealer wants to fix this obvious faulty part that nissan new about and never receive a recall at all and i have own this car since 2011, so now my job is in jeopardy because i need this car for my job. this problem is a definite safety problem., i just hope no one with children or a pregnant woman is stuck while in labor or in very cold temperatures, or in a place where cell phones do not work. shame on you nissan for not fixing this problem in these cars indefinitely, it is a defective part and should be replaced free of charge i paid today 1268.74 for replacement and fixing.

Car woould not start with push button. did start remotely but as soon as tried to restart car after getting in, car would not start. defective locking mechanism in steering wheel so would not start. if late at night in no cell service area what do you do? no way to call for help? car no start? car was parked in garage. remotely started then tried to restart after getting in car. push button start will not work because the steering lock mechanism is defective. many many of them do this. after replaced ok. this should definitely be a safety recall. note cost is $1045 to fix. very bad safety situation. needs reconsideration for recall.. is problem with 2009 and 2010 altima's.

Dec 2 2016..on my way to work at 5am car would not start at gas pump after all fail attempt to start even by nissian pro..car was towed..one hour to repair 880 dollar steering lock..lost 2 day pay.. never recieved extended warranty yet was told car has 65000 excellent condition so i thought..nissian need to be accountable

The steering lock mechanism is defective the car shut off causing it to steer hard. then car won't start. it costs $800+ to fix the car. it only has 70,000 miles on it.and at one time this part had a lifetime warranty on it then nissan changed it to 6 years when they started to get complaints. our car ran out of the warranty in july but we didn't receive a notification about it . luckily we was able to bypass the steering lock. someone needs to check nissan altima's car accident deaths because this could cause a serious car wreck and i predict this has already happened. nissan needs to recall this defective part.

2009 nissan altima steering lock failure occurred for no reason, fault, wear and tear, leaving me stranded without the key working to start the stationary car. nissan admitted a defect and extended the warranty on the 2009 nissan altima steering lock part knowing this, but placed an expiration on the extended warranty. this expiration did/does not cover the actual cars impacted and was, i believe, solely designed to avoid a formal recall. i did not receive any communications informing me of this defect, including during all of my dealer servicing visits that were within the warranty period. the steering lock failed on my 2009 nissan altima. the dealer, clay cooley in irving tx service advisor said that i was six months out of warranty and it would cost $1,200.00 to repair it. nothing was wrong with my key fobs and the car was in great shape with the exception of the defective 2009 altima steering lock that prevents my car from reading my key fobs. this should be a recall without expiration. i purchased the car new from nissan and remain the original owner. nissan should bear the cost for this entire $1,200.00 repair as it is not normal wear and tear, preventative, of any control of myself. it is a manufacturer defect. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima equipped with michelin primacy mxv4 tl tires, size: 215/55r17 (na). while the vehicle was stationary, the inner and outer walls of all four tires cracked. the tires were not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the tire and vehicle failure mileage was 86,500.

While home from college for the holidays, my daughter's car was stranded at a gym after hours. we had to have her car towed to the nearest nissan dealership, which was 60 +/- miles away. we have since found the steering mechanism is a common issue with the 2009 nissan altima and in fact the warranty for this concern had been extended until 2015. since it's 2016 the $900+ repair is not covered. had this been a recall we would have been notified and would have repaired the mechanism long before this became an issue. i would first of all like to report this incident as a safety concern and secondly request an explanation as to why this hasn't elevated to recall status.

The electronic steering lock module for my car is starting to go bad. once the module does go bad i will not be able to start my car and would have to have it towed to a dealership to be fixed where the charge begins at $800 to have the part repaired. this seems to be a common issue among nissan cars in general. they have extended warranties for this issue but won't issue a recall even though this is a known and common issue.

The car would not start with fob. was not the battery, had power throughout the car. the key indicator light was flashing in the dash. brake lights worked. did some research and found that there was a know problem with the escl unit. never received any type of notification. luckily, i was at work when i got stranded.

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 person is stranded and cannot get a cell tower connection, one could freeze to death. what if a family with small children experienced this on a sub-zero night? the car has only 55,400 miles on it but i do not trust it for me or my wife to drive. there should be a federal recall for this problem.

I am unable to start my car due to the steering wheel lock. my key fob works perfectly fine and i did not do anything out of the ordinary when i went to start my car yet i cannot drive it and i am stuck in the frigid cold in front of my job.

Electronic steering column lock (escl); this was a covered warranty replacement until january of this year. i was not aware of any recall or that this might have even been an issue. i was parked out near a lake and had to call my friends to pick me up and have my car towed. this is not a small issue, if someone was unable to start their car in a freezing situation they could die. or if i was needing to get a family member to the hospital i would be unable to.

2009 nissan altima 2.5 s won't start and left my 18 year old daughter stranded in cold weather. appears to be a steering wheel lock failure (part # 48700-9n00b). if this occurred just three days earlier, she would have been stranded in sub-zero weather. she returned to her car after running some errands in a small town we live near and when she got in her car an amber light with a key symbol was present on left side of instrument panel and the right side of the instrument panel had a red flashing (approx. every 4-5 seconds) light of a car and key symbol. the brake pedal felt as if it was locked, but the brake lights still came on. the steering wheel was not locked and the dashboard didn't illuminate as normal just before starting. the start push button did nothing (wouldn't even crank the engine). this vehicle has less than 60k miles on it and is in immaculate shape. i've read countless articles and postings to forums of others who have experienced the same issue and nissan is fully aware of it. how can a car manufacturer knowingly allow this problem to exist which greatly puts lives at risk. on top of it all the cost to repair this issue ranges anywhere from $800.00 to $1200 at a dealer.

Unable to start car due to steering lock failure. car was parked outside on cold winter night. left businees early am, car recognized smart key but would not pass out of lock position. had battery and remote checked issue due to failure in the ignition control module

The airbag warning light illuminated on my dashboard, and when i took it to the dealer, i was told that the ocs system for the passenger seat had failed, and i would need to pay $3500 to replace the entire seat. this issue appears to be related to an airbag recall involving 2013-2016 altimas, as well as other nissan vehicles. *tr

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 either replace the defective part of just replace the car.

Nissan altima 2009 parked on side of road in order to change drivers. the electronic steering column lock activated after the vehicle was turned off and the vehicle could not be restarted. this was an extremely dangerous and emotionally damaging experience. what should have been an easy routine change to an experienced driver in an unknown neighborhood resulted in passengers being stranded and requiring assistance to contact and wait for a tow-truck for an otherwise functioning vehicle. the vehicle was ultimately brought to nissan for repairs (at the recommendation of nissan consumer affairs) with estimated cost of $1290. compared to the listed kbb price of the vehicle at $6442, the costs for repair is about 20% of the value of the vehicle. nissan consumer affairs later informed us that the vehicle is outside of warranty (which was extended for a period of 6 years up to 2015 as nissan was aware of the escl defect for our vin) and will not assist with repairs. *tr

Recently my 2009 nissan altima experience a steering column lock failure that left my car incompacitated (unable to start) and left me in freezing cold temperatures.

On 12/26/11 i went to do an errand. i parked the car, came back, and the car wouldn't start. all the electrical worked. i had the key with me, yet the car would start. i had the car towed to the capitol nissan in atlanta. they diagnosed it as a faulty steering lock unit. they replaced the part as well as the ignition switch assembly. the mileage at that time was 33,572. i purchased the car in oct 2011. on 12/21/16 i went out to do an errand, returned to my car, and it wouldn't start. i had the car towed to nalley nissan, who bought capitol nissan. the same scenario. all electrical worked. i had the key yet the car wouldn't start. they diagnosed it with a faulty steering lock unit and replaced it. at this time the mileage was 59,125. the first replacement of this unit the car was still under warranty. this recent incident it wasn't.

Nissan knew of this problem of the defective steering lock system, but did not do a recall. they changed an indefinite warranty to a 6 year warranty in january 2016. i ran to the store on my lunch hour to pick up a few items, came out and car would not start. had to have the car towed to nissan. had to sit in a parking lot waiting for tow truck for 2 hours, only to find they had to come back for the car after 11 pm when parking lot emptied out, as with the steering locked you could not move the car out to get onto the flatbed.upon looking up this problem, found that nissan knows this happens to this car, but refused to do a recall, just extended the warranty. unfortunately, my warranty expired last year - i purchase this car brand new in april of 2009. now they want almost 1100.00 to replace this part they knew was defective to begin with! i am waiting to see if the dealership is going to be of any help in getting this replaced for no charge.

Went out to go home from work and it would not start...waited 3 hours for aaa and finally cancelled it when i realized it was not a battery issue...i had called nissan dealership and the service person told me that it should work if i put the fob in the little fob insert on the car...did not start...i had my sister bring me the other fob and it made no difference...after 3 hours, i cancelled aaa service and just went home...it was very cold and it was dark. i drove my daughter's altima to work the next day and called aaa to tow it to the dealership(towed at 8:30 am). they did not have time to look at it because they were so busy. i had left a note in the drivers seat about the steering lock issue with the 2009 altima. the next day they told me it was no longer under the "extended warranty" and the part might be in chicago and if so would be ready the next day (3 days later). when i went in to discuss this with the service manager about why this was not a recall or nissan should cover the charges because it was a defective part that had been installed...he told me that the part was on "back order." he was not helpful at all...we can't just pay for everyones repairs. things fail on cars. nissan needs to recall this and restore the trust in nissan cars. i have been a customer for about 30 years and there is no loyalty with customers with nissan as i can see. it was a $1092 repair for the defective part that nissan used. i am thankful that i was not on vacation or in another area. this needs to be a recall because it is very unsafe and can happen with no warning.

The power lock steering keeps on locking the start system and car can`t start .

Takata inflator my nissan was stopped to pick my grandkids up from school and when i went to start the vehicle it wouldn't start and the steering wheel was locked and we was stranded for two hours tell i got towed to my daughters house

Steering wheel lock /ignition , car not able to start using key fob , total steering and brake lock . got off work and could not start car , was running fine prior to work 7am

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

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 the "extended warranty". this is a dangerous issue and i feel i should be compensated for the $1000 part replacement.

The " steering column lock actuator" is failing keeping car from starting and stranding me with no alternatives means to start car. this an apparent known problem to nissan yet they refuse to do the right thing and issue a recall.

Parked car at a planet fitness because my 6 year old autistic daughter was having a meltdown. when that was all and done with we come back to the car and it will not turn on. the no key icon comes on the left top side the lock sign is blinking, and no key in the middle red sign. . my children and i are stranded. *tr

Power steering lock, has broke again after being fixed just 50,000 miles before. it is time for a recall. this happened in situation where i could do nothing to fix it. getting a tow and a bill of over 1000 is not my version of a good day. recall!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start because the steering was locked. the contact spoke with the dealer and was advised that the extended warranty was expired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 91,000.

My vehicle was in a parking space and when i went to start the car it didn't make a sound and the steering column was not locked. got towed to the dealership and was told it was a steering wheel lock malfunction. read on the internet that this is a known problem for my 2009 altima. i repair cost was almost $1000 which it totally ridiculous but it needed to be fixed. this could be a safety hazard that can be avoided

The steering lock failed. the car wouldn't start and was stuck in the lock position. i had to have the car towed to a dealership and it is now going to cost me $957 to fix for parts and labor.

My car was parked on the street when i tried to start it and nothing, the engine does not turn over. the fob is recognized and the lights work. tried jumping but nothing. the steering wheel was not locked intially but since being towed, the wheel is now locked. brake is hard to push when attempting push start---ignition switch does nothing.

Takata recall, defect steering lock unit, unable to start engine! after parked nissan 2009 altima at a shopping mall, "nokey" light is on, car can be lock and unlock through remote control key, but no display information visible at the dash board, wheel is locked and unable to switch gear. nothing can be done to the car!

Driver side door will not open. online research refers to "actuary" needing to be replaced. the door will lock and unlock but door will not open. fortunately, other doors still function.

The escl died today, at night here in maine. searching the for this problem, it seems that this is a known issue with nissan, which did nothing to prevent my teenager from being stranded, at night. i see the part is on amazon for only $400, and takes about 30 minutes to install. why does a dealer want $1000 for a repair of this sort? this is crazy - considering that nissan even extended the warranty on this part to 6 years - i just missed the deadline.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the steering wheel locked. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column had to be replaced and reprogrammed. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

My 2009 nissan altima's steering column lock is defective. it's failed in my car twice now leading to costly repairs/replacements. the car will be running perfectly when i arrive at my destination and i proceed to turn off the car and leave. upon returning, the intelligent key warning light appears and it becomes nearly impossible to turn on the car. sometimes a jump will start the car (which has a new, fully charged battery), but many times nothing works except getting the car towed to mechanic to have the column lock replaced. the steering column lock is supposed to stop theft, not keep me from starting my car when i'm trying to get home from work at night. it's absurd that this is such a common problem with the nissan altima's and that nissan refuses to take responsibility for their defective product. now that winter is approaching, i may be forced to spend hours outside in the freezing cold trying to get my car to start because the column lock is defective and completely unreliable. it is just not safe to drive in a car you are afraid to turn off because it may not start again, especially in the cold or when you are far from home.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the push to start feature failed to start the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lock mechanism failed and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000. ..updated 03/29/17 *bf updated 08/03/2017*js

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 me and my wife stranded on one of the coldest day of the year. they wouldn't consider fixing it unless it was a standard repair. this is crazy!!! it's the holidays and now this is happening. good grief!!! *tr

3 times in the last 2 weeks my wife has been stranded in sub freezing temperature due to the electronic steering column lock (escl) not unlocking. each time the car has been stopped and does not restart. having read multiple reports nissan extended the warranty on the part and even removed it from 2010 models however i am out of luck since the extended warranty has expired. this defective part should be part of a national recall and consumers should be reimbursed for fixes and towing cost. currently nissan will not fix the issue until it is occurring which means you have to wait to be stranded some where and have it towed to a nissan dealership to be fixed which is absolutely insane. i am lucky that me and my wife are handy and have been able to restart the card by literally hammering on the escl until it unlocked. if we had kids or were in the middle of an emergency this would be gathering national news attention on how nissan knew about a defective piece and (even replacing it in the next years model). i would appreciate anyone's help if bringing awareness of nissan's negligence. *tr

I was driving my car all day with no problems at all. i decide to the grocery store with my son and after doing all my shopping i get back into my car and the key security light was on and i tried to start the car by pressing the push start button and it would not start. the key allows me to lock and unlock the door even recognizing it when i put it in the ignition but would not start. me and my son was stranded for hours in cold. i had to leave the car in the parking lot for 3 days before i was actually available to get it towed. and then i was informed its going to cost about $1000 to have it fixed because of a steering lock. when i researched this is a common and known issue with these cars. i just got this car about 2 years ago why do i have to pay for something i didn't do to the car. why are these cars still being stole to the public and people not aware of these issues. this could of happen anywhere!! and i don't stay in the most safest area these problems are dangerous for them to just happen anywhere. and it's december!!! it's cold!!! why am i coming out of pocket for a nissan issue!!! *tr

2012-i was headed to my car to drive home from work. my car wouldn't start. i tried jumping the battery and a few other things and nothing happened. it was winter in michigan and it was snowing and it was freezing out. after researching the make and model year, 2009 altima, i realized the problem was the steering column. my step father watched a youtube video to fix my car. he put a zip tie in to hold the column open so the car would start even though it cant lock now. which means, i cant use my automatic starter and i live in michigan were it's cold in the winter. i am thankful this didnt happen while out on back roads. in 2015 the zip tie broke and i was stranded once more during winter. it took several hours before i could get someone to help me. so i sat in my car with no heat and froze. it was blowing snow and it was 14 degrees out. who knows what the wind chill was. but, i was stuck one more time! my step dad once more came to the rescue. i had my hunting knife in the car so he jammed the column open and i drove it home that way. once home he put a bolt in the column to prevent it from locking up. i wish i would have known about this issue before i bought this car. i love my car but i hate that nissan wont stand behind their product. this is a serious issue and the part to fix it is about $1000! this is a known issue that nissan should fix. what if i was in the up and this happened? i truly want to know why the steering column issue is not considered a big enough issue for a recall!

I tried to start the vehicle this morning, which has a push-button start, but the car wouldn't start. the outdoor temperature was around 6 degrees. i got a light on the dash that that indicates there's a problem with the steering wheel lock mechanism (attached photo). the vehicle will not start unless this lock mechanism is replaced. apparently, there was a voluntary recall on the wheel lock mechanism for owners who've had issues, which expired jan 2016. the part and repair can cost $900-$1000. here is a link to the expired service bulletin: http://web.archive.org/web/20150219214832/http://www.nissanassist.com/web/escl_warranty_extension/programdetails.php?menu=61

For the 2nd time, the electronic steering column lock has malfunctioned in my 2009 nissan altima. this is utterly ridiculous! this is not normal maintenance. someone needs to hold nissan or the manufacturer of this part accountable for this. i am so disgusted with nissan!!

My car will not start this is the 3rd time this has happens in 2012 they changed my car battery and in 2013 it wouldn't start after work and i towed it to the dealership and they changed the steering and break lock mechanism and now 2016 my car won't start and it is the electronic steering column lock and now there is no warranty, so it is costing me about $900 to 1,000 to fix a problem that should not be happening or that should have a life time warranty.

Went to work car, will not start when i went to leave work. standard for a couple of hours. no warning it was going bad.

The steering lock broke while i was driving straight in a parking lot, forcing the engine to shut off. i have 10 month old twin daughters and this could have resulted in a very serious car accident if the vehicle was on a main road or highway and going at a faster speed. supposedly this is a well-known issue with 2009 nissan altima's (and other year models as well). instead of a recall, nissan extended the warranty on this part by one year. i called nissan and they told me that the extended warranty expired in august 2015, so i will have to pay for this out of pocket. the estimated cost is between $1,100 and $1,300. the car doesn't start at all, and apparently only nissan dealers can fix it. this is very worrisome that nissan acknowledged this as a problem, but did not consider the safety of its customers and issue a recall. *tr

Instrument panel does not light up and car will not start, it doesn't crank, not even a click form the starter, the steering wheel does not lock. seems to be the electronic steering column lock (escl) as i googled for similar complaints of other owners. nissan extended the warranty to 6 years on this issue, however cause they know this is a safety issue with this car. they should extend the warranty for a well known defect indefinitely. if this happens in the middle of nowhere is a very serious life and death issue. http://web.archive.org/web/20150219214832/http://www.nissanassist.com/web/escl_warranty_extension/programdetails.php?menu=61

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. after operating the vehicle, the steering wheel failed to operate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering ignition lock needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. while attempting to start the vehicle, the intelligent key malfunction indicator illuminated and the engine would not start. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 100,000.

I drove to work everything was fine went out on break to start my car and can't do anything windows are lowered and it started to rain the steering lock has went out and leaves you know way of doing anything with the car now i have to miss work to get vehicle put in to a dealership i see many others with the same problems

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 for some reason and turn off my car to get something for my children we would have been stuck in 30° f weather. this happened with no warning at all!!! this can be a very dangerous liability!! this needs to be recalled and all replaced! right before christmas and we now have to pay a minimum of $600 just for the part.

So i was at work came out to start my car and it wouldn't start...thought it was my battery it wasnt that. got it towed to nissan dealership.young lady advised me it was steering column lock.after doing my research i seen this matter to alot of nissan customer's.the cost was over 1,000 dollars and seen the warranty expired last year. had to paid other people to get back and forward to work and pick my child up from childcare. called nissan1 the woman told me it would take 3 business day to review my case....she called today telling me it was nothing they can about this matter.i was pissed off. this problem wasnt my fault and nissan knew about this problem way before me. its sad to be a customer to nissan. they really dont care about their customers or this problem seem like everyone having. *tr

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the intelligent key warning sensor illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition lock/smart key lock needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer informed the contact that the extended warranty expired. the failure mileage was 60,000.

When leaving to go home from an event for my kids, 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. this should be considered a recall with all the problems. *tr

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

Sterling locked, cannot operate vehicle

The date was 12/7/2016. my 2009 nissan altima failed to start at the end of my shift at work. after some research i found that what i had was a faulty escl. i found that this is a very common problem for this model car. the car fails to even turn on the to the acc mode. nissan knows that this is a problem and extended the warranty for only 72 months and has refused to make a recall since it involves a parked car. the temperature for today was 26 degrees and had i been somewhere far from home where my father couldn't pick me up then i'd be stranded in the cold to freeze. this is also a safety concern because the car may fail to start in an unsafe neighborhood or other unsafe conditions. nissan needs to either recall or extend their warranty on the escl.

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 to the dealership the electronic steering lock module went out on this car. and the cost of repairs was 1,162.15

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lock was faulty. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 28,000.

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 health and life hazard. me and my wife were about to leave for remote places when this issue happened and if that would have happened, we would have been in a huge mess! nissan does not even have the courtesy to reimburse the full repair amount. i didn't even ask for the hotel and trip cancellation reimbursement but still they are not ready to budge. i escalated it to three levels but to no effect. this is sad. there must be a recall on this model. my car just has 60k miles on it and i feel cheated to have to pay $1100 for nissan's fault just for the repair, let alone additional expenses i had to incur to book hotel last minute for two days and incur charges for the hotel stays for the rest of my trip. my honeymoon trip was screwed up because of nissan and they are saying they can only reimburse me for the part which is only half the cost. i will sell this car as soon as i can and will never ever buy a nissan car again. but, i would like to see this car recalled asap before it leads to someone's death.

I am the latest victim of faulty steering lock on 2009 nissan altima. i didn't know until it happened with me. i along with my family (including 10 months old kid) went out around 7:30 pm on 10th dec 2016 and stopped to fill fuel at the nearby fuel station. switched off car's ignition before filling fuel as usual but was unable to start it later. car ignition didn't start at all, both steering and brakes got locked and didn't move at all. eventually car was showing key symbol repeatedly. it was little cold outside and started raining as well. had to get car towed back home, it took me 3 hours to get home as towing service was delayed as well. meanwhile attempt to jump start the vehicle also didn't help as batteries were all okay. being sunday next day, no repair shops and nissan dealer were opened. during this time researched about the issue and learnt that there is a defect on 2009 nissan altima steering lock system which disabled the car until replaced. and nissan had kept only extended warranty of 6 years on this part but there was no recall. i had to get vehicle towed to nearest nissan dealership on monday and upon diagnostic they also found the same problem. had to cough up $1200 to get it replaced including labor charges. it is huge dent to pocket but seems there was no choice. it is unfortunate that nissan has decided to not to recall this part even after learning mutliple reports and its defectiveness. keeping 6 years extended warranty doesn't help as low mileage car will take more years to detect this problem. moreover there is extra burden on consumers of their time, spoiled plans and money. worst case if it happens to someone at remote location where getting help is bleak. i urge nhtsa to take this matter seriously and direct nissan to recall/reimburse on the defective parts. safety of consumer should be top priority than profits.

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.

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.

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.

My daughter was stranded in a not so great area when her car would not start due to a well known issue with nissan altima's electronic steering column lock (escl). nissan did not issue a recall on this dangerous issue, but instead offered an extended warranty if the part failed, without notifying consumers. this is shameful on nissan's part to allow people to be stranded in possibly dangerous situations. the repair will now cost her between $1000 and $1200

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 this and should refund us the $1000 it cost just for the repair bill. it's ridiculous that people keep getting taken for something like this. something needs to be done to remedy this situation. *tr

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 they would replace the part, obviously they have no interest in my future business. *tr

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

I was driving on highway when "intelligent key" warning light flashed on dashboard. i continued to my work place. when i attempted to leave my place of employment, the steering wheel locked, ignition self start would not work and i had to contact aaa to bring car to dealer. i was told that when this warning light is on, the car may lock up at anytime. i was told that i ought be driving since the steering wheel would lock up in the middle of traffic. one of the representatives at the dealer indicated that many people with this car had similar problems, in fact that day there were three 2009 altimas in the same area going to the same dealer with the "smart key" locking the car. nissan is going to reimburse $800.00+ dollars because i believe they know this is a problem, yet they have not announced an official recall. this is very concerning for all of those people driving this vehicle with the risk of having the car lock while in motion.

Vehicle would not crank after steering mechanism malfunction.

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 was 72,640.

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 situation to be in, if i was camping and had no cell phone service my life could seriously be in danger. please issue a recall for this part.

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.

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 is not close by?

Car won't start do to a defective escl electronic steering column lock. the car left me stranded after work at midnight. the car is useless it does not start. i was never informed by the dealership of any problems with the escl.

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 was a possibility of this becoming an issue. which i think is funny that they are even selling people these cars with the extent of people having this problem and with no word to the fax that the extended warranty is up. this is ridiculous that 4 months into owning this car i have to put almost 1500 with tow, parts, and labor into it already. i would have never bought this year or model if i knew this was a standard issue.

Steering column lock system i was stranded in freezing temperatures with my 3year old when the steering lock system failed and my car would not start. i had stopped to drop off my 6 year old at school and when i returned to my car it wouldn't start. i had no warning or indication that there was a problem. not was i aware of the frequency of this happening to other nissan vehicles.

Takata recall the steering wheel lock mechanism failed on me with my eight month year old baby in the car on a cold fall day i was stuck for 2 hours waiting for a tow truck company nissan is aware of the problem but it would cost 1000. dollars out of pocket if it fails again another 1000 dollars i make 35000 a year i can afford this every time

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.

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 number (24724130). i was told it would have to be handled by the regional office and to expect a call nlt 11/22/16 by cob. received a call from shonecia at 12:32pm on 11/22. the call was basically to inform me that because they had originally extended the warranty on the issue and it had ended they were not responsible for the repairs. when i protested that this is a safety issue, she just repeated the previous comments along with the fact that they only acknowledge maintenance receipts from "certified nissan-trained service departments" when considering how to handle repair reimbursements. my understanding is that even though they know this is a defect in the car, they have no intention of doing more that the previously mention warranty extension. i stressed that this really is a safety issue because there was absolutely no warning--not a light, not a whisper, not a shout-out--absolutely nothing! i told her my only silver-lining to yesterday was that it happened at the dealership and not out in the middle of nowhere. pretty sure she didn't care and neither does nissan. i did advise her that i would be filing a complaint with you and my state attorney general.

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.

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.

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 by monday afternoon to the tune of $1021.00. i reviewed information on this problem seeing the mileage of vehicles starting at 88,000 to 156,000 miles, my vehicle has 57,000 miles. needless to say i am very unhappy that this has not been made a recall by nissan as it certainly should. the car was parked. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the front passenger side air bag warning indicator remained illuminated at all times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a mass sensor failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

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 in a parking lot but you might not be so lucky and it could fail while you are driving. *tr

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 happen driving down the highway in their vehicle automatically stop and locked the strain will basin only one direction i would cause a major car pile up with myself and possibly many others because it is faulty part nissan has put in. i have work in the car business for 10 years and i have never seen a manufacture do what they're doing right now. they have put me and my family in major jeopardy. *tr

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 certified nissan dealer, i was told it was my escl. nissan should honor their word and fix the issue at no cost since it's a manufacture malfunctioning issue in which the customer has no control over.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated consistently without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensor failed on the passenger side of the vehicle. the seat bottom assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

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.

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 owner has the same issue and nissan also knew it because it extended the warranty to march 2016. it could fail anytime and anywhere. it is a big safety issue. i suggest nissan to make the warranty lifetime and replace all defective steering lock.

Dashboard is melting. sticky and shiny in hot sun causing severe visibility problems.

Some times dont start the key sibol appesrs altima 2009 coupe i lived in purto rico

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to bellevue nissan (14762 se eastgate way, bellevue, wa 98007, (425) 289-1200) to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the passenger's side front seat needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 85,000.

Model 09 altima has a known defect where the steering wheel column locks because it is unable to identify its own key. the car was stationary in a parking lot but this could have happend anywhere if this part had failed on the side of the road for example. the vehicle operates using push start and there is no physical key to start the engine outside of inserting the fob, which also didnt work. on 10/21/2020 the anti theft system failed to recognize the key/fob and there is no other way to turn on the car and it has to be towed. this is the second time this part failed randomly and rendered the car inoperable, the first time was in 2014. nissan covered replacing this part the first time after a service campaign but is now refusing to do so for this non wear and tear problem. this is an extremely concerning and frustrating safety problem as this part can fail at any time and prevent the car from starting or moving, outside of towing and this was the second time this issue have happened. i have contacted nissan and they refuse to financially help, warranty or reimburse us for a safety manufacturer defect that prevents the car from recognizing its own key/fob with no alternative way to start the car. the cost of repair at a nissan dealership was $800+ to be able to get into our own car after nissan refused to help us for their own manufacturer failure. this issue is a safety problem for many drivers on the road who own this make and model car and maybe suspect to their car getting completely disabled at any time from this part's failure with no alternative but to tow it out of the way. thank you for your review

I was returning home from going out with friends and i got in my car to leave which i drove to my friends house a few hours before returning. she lives in an apartment complex so i was parked in the parking lot. i tried to start my car and it wouldn’t start. there was a light on the dashboard that said key(it’s yellow) . i could barely press down on the brake and i wasn’t able to move the steering wheel. i called my friend who has the exact same make , model and year nissan as me and he said he had the exact same issue with his car a few months ago. thank god i wasn’t at an unknown place or i would have been trapped. i had to call a tow truck to get home. i wanted to report this because i’m not the only one this has happened to.

My cvt transmission belt broke but before this happened my speed sensor was failing and also my step motor i’ve had this car for 2 years with very little problems also the car is stuck in neutral.

The car started driving funny and i took it in and they told me it has to do with the struts.

Steering column actuator locked

Transmission failed at 149,000 miles while driving on a highway.

Its making alot noise jerking when driving.

When i was about to go to work and try to turn the car, the car didn’t want to turn on, the car locked the steering wheel, i have the key present and it’s telling me it’s locked, the steering wheel is really hard (locked) and the break got really hard to press down. i was doing some research and it’s telling me it’s the escl (defective electronic steering column lock)

While in motion and making a left turn onto an intersection my steering wheel was making it more difficult to continue turning left and then it locked. was going to hit a concrete barrier between road and sidewalk where pedestrians walk, had to hit the brakes to prevent a crash. after a couple of seconds the car iluminated all the lights in the dash and told me the car was off. i was able to turn on the car, the steering wheel unlocked and was able to go in reverse a bit to complete my left turn. had a similar scenario many years ago when first purchasing the car, when accelerating in the highway nd driving straight the steering wheel locked and the car stopped accelerating because the gas pedal locked, couldnt turn tge steeribg wheel at all. felt as if the car turned itself of even though car electronics were on such as the radio. seconds later the lights iluminated in the dash and was able to turn on the car and steeribg wheel unlocked. brought my car to the dealer but they could not find any issues, so they decided to restart the computer and did not have the problem again until last thursday where it turned off on me while turning. exrremely dangerous and car is unsafe to drive.

When driving for a period of time in heat, the car loses speed and begins to drop on its own. and if utilizing manual, the gears won’t downshift. i’ve had to pull over numerous times and wait about 15 mins before driving again and it’s fine. i was informed that the car needs a transmission cooler kit installed. i’ve seen numerous complaints of this issue and wonder why a recall has not been done on this. this is a safety issue especially driving on a highway and the car suddenly loses speed. date listed below is the last time this issue has happened. but, has happened previously a year ago on a trip and recently prior to last time, a month ago.

My dashboard is melting. which causes a glare on the windshield and is hard to see out. while driving hard to see anything. while in traffic hard to see other cars. the glare from the dashboard can be blinding as well if the sun or lights reflect..

I got my car may 2020 for 3250 i got the throttle body fixed and also the flex pipe thinking thats the reason the car is slowing down or when im stopped at a light i can push the padel to the floor i almost got hit by a truck i took it back to the shop to get a tuneup he told me no way im not touching it its the transmission my rmp goes up to 3 or 4 depending i can be driving and the car is good then it jerks even when im stopping it jerks then i cant pull off anybody help

Electronic steering column lock (escl) i was in a remote parking lot at night alone whern the car would not start at all. it was a poorly lit parking lot and i was a woman by myself at night and scared. i was in a parked state.

The dashboard is melting. this is causing a very shiny surface that reflects light on to the windshield. which makes visibility greatly impaired when driving toward any bright light.

Intermittently the vehicle will not start. based on replacing the brake switch, key fob, and battery the most common complaint falls with the escl failing to engage and report it's status. since this is a push button start and there is no manual backup, it is impossible to get the vehicle to start without this properly reporting. currently, i don't know whether or not my car will start on any given day and i have had to leave it in parking lots and get rides when it fails to start in the past.

The interior dashboard is melting horribly and creates a major glare onto the windshield. it is highly dangerous at night as oncoming light reflects onto the dash. it is very dangerous in general as i have had time where the glare don’t not allow the ability to see in front of me. not only is is highly dangerous, but it emits a horrible chemical like smell and is extremely sticky to touch the melted part will not wipe away and there is nothing i can do to fix it other than paying for a full replacement which is highly unfair considering is the manufacturers responsibility to produce vehicles that can withstand the heat in the south. i purchased the car in louisiana right out of college and now live in florida and both states experience long and hot summers. the problem is ongoing and the car is barely driveable due to how dangerous the nature of the problem is.

Door handles on car break internally preventing door from being unlocked or opened from inside or outside. dealer has replaced two at my expense and now the other two are broken with the same symptoms. no abuse or accident involved they just alll of the sudden stop working. concern is in an emergency (fire, accident, etc..) passengers or driver would not be able to exit car easily or at all in a timely basis, possibly causing severe injury or death. i have contacted nissan and they lodged a complaint but nothing more. i have read of multiple instances on the internet with nissan owners having the same problem. fix is very expensive when done at the dealer and i belive a recall/reimbursement is due.

My 2009 altima, while parked, will not start, and apparently, after investigating the problem, the electric steering column lock device is defective. i have seen many complaints online about this problem. i have heard there should be a recall on this device because of the frequency of its occurence.

The car shakes badly when on reverse and i can smell a burnt wire but hard to locate where it’s coming from. *tr

The car won't start, even if i put the key fob in the key hole near the steering wheel. i took had a locksmith try to reprogram, but he said that wasn't the issue. i called the dealership, and they said they're were any recalls on the vehicle. *tr

Lock steering module failed. *tr

Fuel reads empty when the tank is full. *tr

Car is jumping..transmission. the car jumps when driving at no particular time. i was told the cvt was an "experimental" transmission

My radiator or my hoses are leaking causing a radiator leaks. making my car overheat. i just fixed my serpentine belt.

Dashboard desintegrating. where i live is very hot in the summer yet i park in the shade most of the time. after a surge in temperature and then a drop to freezing i noticed a shine to the top seems on the dashboard. when i went to wipe it off i would not come off and was sticky. forcing it only made it come off like a paste. it creates a very unpleasant glare and i dont know what to do about it

The dashboard on my 2009 nissan altima has started to produce a very shinny and sticky substance. this substance is creating a glare on the windshield of my car when the sun is shining making it very difficult to see the street in front of me. i have tried several methods to remove this substance without success. from what i understand this is due to heat and humidity but my car is always parked in the garage when i'm not out in it. this is a safety hazard that in my opinion should be addressed by nissan. there was a class action lawsuit in 2017 where nissan agreed to pay all but $250 for the replacement of these dashboards. see gibbs law group online for details. https://www.classlawgroup.com/nissan-melting-dashboard-lawsuit/ i would think if they agreed to replace these dashboards they know this is a flaw in their dashboards.

I purchased this car january 2018. at the time of purchase there were no open recalls. currently, my dashboard is so sticky that it is literally peeling off and has a toxic smell to it. i've tried call nissan and they first told me there was no class action law suit, then they told me the car was too old, the latest is they said that this was from 2017. i said if you have defective dash boards it shouldn't matter how old the car is and nissan should fix it. i am getting a glare from the reflection on windshield so this is dangerous. the consumer should not be left with this problem. can you assist me?

My car was parked near my office and it refused to start on 2/7/2020 evening. after getting towed to nearest local service center it was detected it has problem with escl and it was fixed on 2/11/2020.due to urgent need i couldn't take to nissan dealer. later i discovered nissan is running electronic steering column lock (escl) service campaign to replace the faulty escl in 2009 nissan altima and also there is option for reimbursement but it was rejected stating my vin number is not qualified in service campaign. my car exactly same problem what was disclosed in https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/mc-10119195-9999.pdf. but nissan refused accept the problem and the reimbursement charges of $775. i request you to check this and instruct nissan to honor the reimbursement my car is excluded from campaign even though car has exact same problem. this will help so many people having this problem and getting refused by nissan with un-satisfactory reasons . this is a serious concern if this happens when car is stopped in street and refuse to start. nissan case #39570583

The car was parked in the streets and wouldn't start. i tried jump starting, changing the keys battery, didn't work. had to tow it to my mechanic the next day and he figured out was this steering lock part, and told me it is a recurring problem with altima 2009. i searched if there was a recall and found out that although it has hundreds, maybe thousands of complaints, no recall was made for this issue.

My steering wheel is locked and won’t stop locking every so often. lots of nissan 09 altimas have had recalls for that part but mine does not.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle and driving the vehicle, the contact became nauseated while operating the vehicle. the contact stated that a carbon monoxide test was performed on the vehicle which confirmed a carbon monoxide leak from the exhaust manifold and the exhaust pipe. the vehicle was taken to a police department who alerted the fire department do an inspection on the vehicle. the fire department confirmed that there was carbon monoxide leaking from the exhaust manifold. a fire report was filed. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the anti-theft indicator and key icon illuminated. the vehicle was towed to mitchell nissan (1640 e park ave, enterprise, al 36330, (334) 347-9567) where it was diagnosed that the steering lock malfunctioned. the contact was provided a cost estimate for the repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 98,000.

Leaving from work i got into my vehicle and noticed a yellow key indicator light. i proceeded to step on my brake to start my engine and my car did not start. once doing research about the problem i began to see that this was a common occurrence with owners of the 2009 nissan altima. i then learned that my car wouldn’t start due a faulty steering column locking the steering wheel. this stopped me from putting my car in the on position or controlling my gear shift. i am thankful that i was in a safe parking lot because this problem could’ve caused a huge inconvenience or put me in danger. nissan refuses to recall this part and continues to put many nissan owners in this unsafe situation.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle did not start and was towed to the rusty wallace nissan (865-687-6111, located at 4515 clinton hwy, knoxville, tn 37912). the dealer diagnosed that the steering lock needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was aware of the failure and recall once before. the vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. the contact stated that the same part was replaced in 2014 and again in 2019 by the same dealer. the failure mileage was unknown. *pm*jb

On the day before thanksgiving, after walking out of target, i unlocked my car and found my car would not start with the key fob. my steering wheel was locked and my car would not start. i was a female stranded alone in a target parking lot. after about an hour of trying to get my car to start, a woman with literally a baby on her hip offered to use jumper cables. then a man came to help when he saw her helping me. it was not a battery issue, so the jumper cables did not help. i went into the store and replaced my key fob battery just in case. it was not a key fob issue. two hours later, my car had to be towed to a nissan dealership. they ran a diagnostic and confirmed it was a steering lock issue. meanwhile, i’m researching on the internet that this is a known and recurring issue with 2009 nissan altimas. however, since my vin number was not under the recall, it was not covered. it is the day before thanksgiving, my only family is out of town, and they want to charge over $400 for a known issue that is not being recalled or taken care of. i am forced to pay or i don’t have a drivable car or a way to spend time with family for the holiday. i was put under immense financial and emotional stress due to this situation.

I was trying to leave work after having no previous problems with my car starting and it would not recognize the key. i am the only one working in the home and it is approaching christmas. i now have no car to get back and forth to work due to the steering lock being faulty. it seems like this is a very common problem. i seen that several other nissan models for 2009 were recalled for the exact same part number. how were all models that have this part not included in the recall???

My wife drives our 2009 nissan altima 2.5s to work on 3rd shift and on her lunch break goes to her car and takes a nap with the car running and was complaining to me for a month or more that she has this smell in her car like a "gas smell" and also was complaining of being tired and nauseous when i spoke with her about it. i noticed her car was abnormally louder when she started it at home and it had not been run that day. i have determined that this is from a cracked exhaust manifold and my wife and i are very lucky she was not killed from the carbon monoxide poisoning she was receiving while sitting in her car while it was idling on her break. the exhaust fumes were being brought into the cab of her car from the cracked exhaust manifold, thru the vents from the outside hvac air ducts under the hood in the engine compartment. i never could smell a "gas smell" which i assumed she meant gasoline or possibly a coolant smell from a leaking heater core and so i blew it off until i myself had to use the car and i quickly realized it was an exhaust gas smell she was smelling and it nearly caused me to become unconscious while driving at which time i immediately pulled over and returned home with the car. i researched this same exhaust gas leak with this car and it is not uncommon but has yet to trigger a recall . most likely due to no one being killed from the carbon monoxide poisoning and thank god my wife was not the first. i will be ordering a complete exhaust system new for repairs as to not miss any unseen issues with the car having 101,000 miles . i do expect complete reimbursement for the bill from nissan .

I am having a steering wheel lock failure on my 2009 nissan. there are many many complaints about the same issue. however, my vehicle vin was not part of the recall for other 2009 nissan ( not sure why) which makes no sense. the car did not start what so ever and stuck with a toddler is not acceptable and dangerous. this is obviously something nissan made that was defective and should be taking care of.

This vehicle will not operate if it’s driven for more than 45 minutes at highway speeds. the power train goes into a neutral mode. it then requires a pull over onto a freeway to allow it to cool down for at least 30 minutes before the vehicle will work. it does not matter what the ambient temperature is outside. when driving at speeds lower than 50 miles per hour it does not have this problem. per the nissan mechanics this is a known problem with the cvt and the only way to fix it is to completely replace the cvt. we have tried a transmission cooler but that does not work. this is very dangerous as it requires the vehicle to be stopped and turned off for 20 minutes which can be a big safety problem as it would require sitting on the side of the freeway or, if able, sitting in the vehicle in an unsafe neighborhood.

We are owners of one of the "melting dash" altimas model year 2009. the glare that the dash projects onto the windshield in sunny conditions is a safety hazzard. on more than one occasion, we have almost hit other cars or people because of the bad reflection in the windshield from the melted dash. we have contacted nissan, but they do not seem to be interested in fixing the problem. please address this safety issue before anyone is killed or injured because of this defect.

The cvt transmission has given me major problems after driving for 60+ miles. up until then it does fine just as it has always done around town driving. after about an hour and half of driving the vehicles stops allowing you to go over 40 mph and i found that this is called “limp mode” which is to protect the transmission. the problem is that the car is not even getting over heated whatsoever at all. i had the transmission serviced by nissan and thought this would fix the issue but no such luck. when you have a car that you got brand new and have taken care of it and low mileage you should be able to drive somewhere that is more than an hour away. my car is unable to be taken on any road trip whatsoever. i have had myself in some unfortunate situations due to this problem. i had the vehicle serviced and was told it was good to go on a road trip the next day as i had explained the situation to them and was assured that i could safely make the trip. low and behold sixty miles out of town i could only go 40mph on a highway with a 75 speed limit. nissan dealership was not anywhere near me. i was 100 miles away from anywhere i could get help which is all nissan told me to do was bring it in to a dealership! i did just that before my trip to fix this issue and it wasn’t fixed. what am i to do?

The dashboard on is melting.

"takata recall" on may 14, 2019, i spoke with a nissan representative regarding my defective dashboard that is melting and has become shiny and sticky with a glare. it is dangerous as the silk surface of my dash glares onto my windshield and totally obstructs my view. the representative instructed me to go to my nissan dealer and have a diagnostic done. i went to the dealership, who gave me a piece of paper describing the defective dashboard and the cost of replacing it. on may 20, 2019, i spoke with another nissan representation, where i explained that i have a piece of paper from nissan stating the problem with my dashboard and what it will cost to fix it. i was then told that because my warranty coverage had expired, there is nothing nissan can do about my defective dashboard. as indicated on the internet, this is a known issue with the make and model (nissan altima) car i have and there are several accidents that have resulted from it. i also noticed that florida sued nissan on this same issue and won. i’m disappointed that nissan isn’t owning up to its responsibility on this issue and is making me resort to sending this letter for a resolution. i’m asking that nissan replace the dashboard at no charge as this is a defect that nissan needs to correct. please call me and let me know when i should bring my car in for repair.

My dashboard is melting causing visibility issues due to glare.

The dashboard and steering wheel on my 2009 nissan altima are melting due to the high temperatures in the cabin. when the vehicle is in the sun, the top surface of the dashboard melts, and restricts the forward visibility by causing a glare on the windshield. this makes it extremely difficult to see objects that are close to the vehicle in the sun.

It won’t start most of the time and when it does it’ll only let me get up to maybe 20mph and that’s it

I am experiencing two severe safety issues with my 2009 nissan altima coupe. 1. when i am driving on the highway, after about an hour, my transmission will not allow the car to go the speed limit or accelerate. no matter how hard i press on the gas pedal, the car will not shift, loses power and gets progressively worse the farther i drive. i had to pull off the highway for fear that someone would hit me because no matter how hard i tried to accelerate, the car would only go about 40 mph. 2. the dashboard is literally melting causing a blinding glare when the sun (during the day) or other headlights (during the night or rain) hit it...it creates a blinding glare making it impossible to see. both of these issues, the transmission and dash make driving extremely hazardous.

When on the road and goin up a small hill the transmission looses power don’t want to go, loose lots of power

Driving the highway 75 miles hour and have the accelerator not response. was told cvt transmission overheating going into safe mood causing vehicle to slow and accelerator not responding. barely pulling off the highway and waiting to have control again. was told that a radiator for the transmission was needed. scared to drive.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change and the contact was informed that the intake manifold was fractured. the vehicle was taken to eden prairie nissan (12790 plaza dr, eden prairie, mn 55344, (952) 567-2100) and the contact was informed that the vin was not included in an unknown recall regarding the engine and engine cooling. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls associated with the vin. the failure mileage was 171,000.

I first started noticing the passenger airbag light flashing off and on when i would place a heavy item in the seat. i was in my driveway with the car running. then the same thing happened with a passenger in the seat. then it eventually was saying that the passenger airbag was turned off wither there was a passenger or not. i took to a nissan dealership and they told me it was an occupant sensor fail b1018 and i would have to get it fixed before my next state inspection or it wouldn't pass. they want $2879.49 just for the part. the trade in value is not worth that much according to kbb. my understanding is that other nissan owners are having the same problem. this is clearly a fail that nissan should take responsibility for.

There's a loud crunching and cracking noise when turning the vehicle steering wheel left and right. i was backing out of my driveway when i heard this. i also found loose ball bearings on the driver's side under the wheel. in the past couple years the top rung of the spring has broken off on both sides. upper front strut insulator recall 09 v 35800

Left front strut spring broke

My car was driving perfectly the night before this happened. as soon as i woke up the following morning my car wouldn't start up and a yellow key light was lit up. i've changed my key fob batteries, my car battery, and other things i could do. however i couldn't get bypassed around my steering wheel lock which i believe could posibly be defective. seeing how my car won't even enter accessory mode at all and none of the electrocial components work apart from the interior and exterior lights.

Nothing but problems with this car since i purchased it. had to replace all tire sensors, speed sensors, coils, front passenger tire rod, the ctv transmission, and the trunk leaks into the trunk and the tail light's. i have repaired all these things out of my own pocket.i have been stranded several times, i have almost been hit, and have had the car towed. the dash has become sticky and everything sticks to it. it produces a glare on the wondow which makes it hard to see.the engine experiences loss of power and no mechanic can pinpoint the problem. i do not drive it much since i have purchased it. this car should be a lemon or recalled. the problems keep coming.

Nhtsa says the upgraded investigation will not only focus on 2009 muranos, but safety regulators want to know if other nissan models may be affected. how about the nissan altima hybrid 2009...front right and rear left brakes locked up while driving the garden state parkway. i took the car to mavis who had just replaced brakes, rotors, and calipers. i was told "abs pump and module are no good, only stopping on 2 wheels..rec...not to drive." i believe this problem is related and read that certain toyota's same year have an identical problem and that nissan used toyota parts that year.

Several things are wrong or gone bad. nissan suppose to be awesome vehicles with good reputation but tell you if i had known or could have for seen all the trouble, wow. 1. have had problems with steering wheel locking, ok that was fixed it has done it again. module is bad. 2. had to replace transmission very costly 3000, and was told that in a couple yrs would need it again. push button start is part of the locking issue so why is this not fixed from what i have read it's an ongoing problem, actually the same issues with my 2009 altima is exactly what thousands of others are going through, why is this not fixed why are we all still having these problems, my car is taken all the way to nissan dealership in louisville ky. oh about 45-to an hour away, for all regular maintaining, all the way down to the oil changes. like i said nissan suppose to be superior vehicles this has been a nightmare, i can't afford to pay the price of fixing the car every time i turn around. trade in on it sucks, resale privately does too. something needs done, how many hundreds of thousands of people have the same problems with their altima

My passenger side air bag light or airbag light keeps blinking/flashing for over a year. the nissan dealer wants to charge $160 to look at it. it just started blinking one day.

On more then one occasion when driving on the freeway for about 45 min. the acceleration speed drops to about 40 mph. and when going on hills its even worse. this has been going on for some time now, but now i have a second altima that is having very similar issues. after sitting on the side of the freeway for a hour, the car returns to normal. this can not be a normal problem, i have searched and found that a number of people have had very similar issues and in fact i received a letter stating that 2014-2018 nissans where having acceleration issues. ( i have attached the letter) i have 2 cars now that have the same issue and i can not afford to fix them, especially if i am not 100% sure what the correction is. i have also attached copies of others that have the same issues, and you will see that some have tried to fix but get different responses on the fix. please help!! thanks

Takata recall cvt transmission. was coming on highway going 55 the speed drop wasn't shifting gears anymore i was down to 10 had to gonon side of road my car starts but will not move no more then 10 speed took to my nissan dealer and they told me it was my cvt transmission that it seems that a lot of those cars go out and when they do it's very costly that we should just buy a new one i had just purchased that vehicle maybe two years before this at happen i left my nissan it's a well family car but it sucks that the cvt transmission can cause it to go down the drain i kept my car and well shape with fluids and always maintenance on it for this to happen i still own the car because of how much i love it i want to get it fix but everywhere i go everyone tells me not to because the cost its going to take to fix it your better off buying a new one .... i just feel why should i have to buy a new car of this one was up and runing good and i didnt everything i coupd to keep up on it for the cvt to go out on me like this ..... the car has a good body no rust not issues at all besides the cvt transmission i had got the car in 2017 and it went out already i paid about 7,500 for it ....

My grandson and i were taking a 2 and 1/2 hour trip to visit family i was driving about an hour on the freeway going on an uphill and i began to hear a whining sound and my speed started to decrease from 70 then to 60 and it started to decrease more so i then got off the freeway turned off the car and waited about a half an hour i then decided that it would not be safe to continue my trip but the location that i was in was not a safe area for me and my grandson to wait for a tow truck i then decided to head back one exit down where they would be more lighting the car drove fine i was able to pick up speed with no problem but again i thought it would not be safe to continue driving so i then call the tow truck and how does tow back home what i did notice was when i accelerate the gas pedal the engine did not rev at a higher level nor did the speed increase but to my little knowledge with cars it was telling me it wasn't the transmission slipping, pressing the accelerater and not hearing your engine accelerate but car is still moving but lower speed just did not make sense to me. this could have caused an accident it was mid afternoon on a freeway that commuters often use i was lucky that the off ramp was near for me to exit.

The airbag warning light is flashing indicating there is a problem with the airbag system. a scan of the vehicle shows a problem with the occupant sensor which is the sensor in the passenger seat. this is a problem with almost every year of nissan altima and there are multiple recalls for this problem but nissan said this vehicle is not included in the recalls. this is ridiculous when they obviously have had continuing problems with this part.

My 2009 nissan altima coupe will not start and is blinking key on dash board, changed battery in remote control, still won't start. the electronic steering colum lock is defective car will not start after changing battery and fuses disconnecting battery and changing a relay fuse.

I purchased my 2009 nissan altima in january of 2017.. by may 2017 i noticed as the climate changed my dash was sticky and if your finger scraped it pieces would come pff.. i noticed my dash was melting as the summer went on and it was sticky and dust or a wash cloth i used to clean it particles were sticking to the dash. when the sun is out the sun hits spots where it blinds you driving due to the dash melting..the dash should not melt in a car and its a real issue that now even though i love my car i want to get rid of it due to the dash melting.

Email to jack danielson from constituent regarding their grandson 2009 nissan altima 2.5s transmission problems. *ld the consumer stated while being driven, the vehicle went into fail safe mode. the consumer was informed the vehicle was built without a transmission cooler and a service bulletin was issued to put one in the vehicle. the dealership would not honor the service bulletin. *js *js

I have a nissan altima just bought 2016. when driving 20 min or more when you come to a stop about 3 seconds after. you feel a shift or jolt, in the engine the harmonic balancer or timing chain. i was driving 70 down i45 busy traffic, as audial and all a sudden my car starts loosing power and i was almost hit in the rear by a mac truck. when i was safely at a stop, i killed it and it cranked back up with half the power. 1500 rpms

The car will not start. i had the car towed and the dealership said that it will cost hundreds of dollars to fix it. the steering wheel control module needs to be replaced. it appears that many people have had this same problem. it is not safe. the car was parked and turned on, but would not start.

When i give break it makes noise so went to meinke and they confirm there is suspension issue. then i have checked online so found there was recall for which i didn't receive letter. i found is risk to drive and expecting nissan to cover this. i don't remember the date but facing some small issue from 2016 onward.. re call ref. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2009/rcak-09v358-6281.pdf

My altima has 257k miles. i was driving home from a friend's house and the car just died on my street. the engine made a whining sound and would not go over 5 mph. luckily i was able to coast the car down the hill to my house. the car has been well maintained and i am replacing the cvt transmission for the second time. the last time i replaced it was 3 years ago in 2016. most of my mileage is hwy miles. i have read numerous complaints online regarding the crappy cvt transmission in the altima. the dealer is putting in my 3rd transmission today and only guaranteeing a 1 year / 12000 mile warranty. this does not sound like they are backing their product. from all that i have read and experienced, the car is a total safety issue losing speed in warm weather on long trips that could result in serious accidents. could there be a recall coming?

Front strouts lift & right side is cracking.

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.

After driving approximately 1.5 hours on a family trip and on the interstate my car slowed all the way down to from speeds of 60 -70mph to barely not moving at all. clearly this frighten my entire family. after resting on the side of the interstate for almost an hour the car resumed but started to repeat the same pattern. it also barely pulled up a hill. this car has done this before and the nissian dealership stated that it could need a tune up. so before going on the family vacation listed above i had a tune up and oil change done but guess what. the problem still exists.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. route 17 nissan (45 nj-17, hasbrouck heights, nj 07604, 1-(855) 247-9368) was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not included in any air bag recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vin was excluded from an air bag recall campaign. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact inspected the rear suspension of the vehicle due to an instability issue. it was discovered that the rear driver and rear passenger side coil springs were fractured. the vehicle was taken to ed martins nissan of fishers (13397 britton park rd, fishers, in 46038, (317) 863-2424) where it was diagnosed that the rear and front driver's side coil springs were fractured. the rear coil springs were repaired. the manufacturer was informed of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000. *ln*jb*jb

My car would not start leaving me and my child stranded. the car was parked in front of my house over night. when i was ready to leave for work in the morning it would not start. i thought it was the battery but it wasnt. i had it checked at a near by auto store. i had to have the car towed to the mechanic. who contacted the dealership and it was confirmed the faulty break switch. this is unsafe for me and my family leaving me scared to drive thinking it can happen again and leave us stranded again or a scary accident. please recall the faulty break switch in 2009 nissan altima and reimburse me my money for repairs. i am a single parent. thank you.

Upon starting vehicle, the red airbag indicator light never stops flashing and passenger airbag off light is illuminated, even with adults in both front seats. problem continues while driving and with subsequent use. sudden failure of airbag sensors.

I have an issue with a melting dash that is sticky and causes a glare which is dangerous because i can't see thru the windshield.

Takata recall leak in the steering wheel fluid hose, steering wheel fluid leaks out of the rubber band in the steering hose causing the steering wheel to not be able to turn. takata recall emergency brake is not connected or working. takata recall suspension broken causing car to rattle and make loud noises while driving.

The top of the dashboard is melting. this causes a shiny surface which is reflective in the sun, causing a major distraction to the driver

Dashboard board is melting and makes it almost impossible to see while driving

Takata recall

Had the electronic steering control lock replaced january of 2019 for the second time. replace in 2013 also. servuce campaign has been issued for this problem but told not my specific model altima. all modes use the same part. car wont start when it fails and can occur any time. worried it will fail in a dangerous part of town. when part failed i was out of state and luckily in a parking lot. why is tis part covered by a service campaign but only certain models that use the same part?

Front passenger seat air bag sensors faulty, light indicates air bag off (console amber), also flashing red light in instrument cluster, it's a safety issue, no recalls yet but in the forums it's a lot of people complaining about it, also the whole seat had to be replaced, the cost it's more than $3,000.00.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact attempted to start the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. the vehicle was taken to boch nissan (525 boston providence hwy, norwood, ma 02062, 781-619-7200) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel lock failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. while the contact's son was driving at an unknown speed, the engine stalled. the vehicle was taken to jeffery nissan (30800 gratiot ave, roseville, mi 48066, 586-510-1378) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 131,000.

"steering lock" which causes me to be unable to start their vehicles. this defect happened without warning and without cause.

Takata recall... i was hit from behind by a commercial trk doing 50 mph i was going 5 mph getting ready to make a left hand turn, when hit. no airbags deployed & the shoulder harness on the seat belt failed to lock. resulting in concussion, serious back, neck & hip injuries.. two complete safety failiers when hit at 50+ mph. this is completely unacceptable. ## vin failed ## nissan altima 2009 ##

Without warning our nissan altima 2009 would not start. upon my research i figured out the steering wheel lock mechanism which is part of the anti-theft system is faulty. the temporary fix is to bang on the mechanism with a wrench until the car starts.

Rain water is leaking from my dashboard and getting on my floorboard. it was stationary at the moment

Takata recall . nissan altima while parked at a gas station, the steering wheel completely locked. key fob was still working and could open and lock the car but the car would not start. the dashboard displayed the key alert. i tried putting the key in the slot while door was open, nothing happened. came to find out it’ a defective steering wheel column lock. replaced it but scared to drive it as it is still showing the key alert and might leave me stranded like it did the last couple of times an hour away from home. a lot of complaints about this part that nissan is not covering for all 09 altimas. the part is defective and nissan wants up to 1200$ to replace it. expensive cost for an older car and for the fact that it’s nissan’s fault for selling a car with a defective part.

Steering lock module keeps lock and i am unable to drive my car

Vehicle was in motion going 55mph on highway. suddenly started to lose power and car began to decelerate no matter how much gas i gave it. i had my 3 kids and wife in the car. we’re lucky i was able to somehow coast off to the side of the road and wait for a tow. this happened more than once on local roads.

My dashboard on my car is melting. i have had it looked and it. it is so shiny it is blinding me while i drive during the day.

The dashboard is melting and is causing such a glare, during the day but also at night making it unsafe to drive.

The dash has started melting as i am from texas, where the heat is intense in the summers. i don't always have the option to park in a garage like at work 8 hours a day in a parking lot. i had laid a file on my dash and it stuck too the dash. i thought that was very unusual. when i am driving in the evening the sun reflects off of it so bad i have to pull over sometimes. the way that they put the windshield they set the window off of the dash being the bottom or base. my windshield is leaking when it rains, cause my dash is melting and not supporting the windshield at the base.

Car will not start because of steering lock system will not come unlock no warning nothing

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator remained illuminated and the driver's side air bag indicator flashed continuously. the vehicle was taken to weston nissan (3650 weston rd, davie, fl 33331, (954) 888-6800) and the contact was informed initially that the repair would be covered since it was under warranty when the vehicle was bought back in 2012. when the contact finally called to schedule an appointment, the dealer stated that they would charge for the recall repair. the manufacturer stated that there was nothing they could do since there was no recall and the vehicle was out of warranty. the failure mileage was 2,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. on several occasions, while attempting to start the vehice, the message "no key" appeared on the instrument panel and prevented the contact from starting the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to jeffery nissan (located at 30800 gratiot ave, roseville, mi 48066, (586) 510-1378) where it was diagnosed that the locking mechanism that received the signal from the keys for the touch start needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 38,000. the vin was not available.

Dashboard is melting, sticky and is discoloring inside windshield. the sun reflects off sticky dash. brown sticky substance won't clean off. electrical display behind the steering wheel goes off and on. mostly is off.

Air bag light comes on periodically “no airbag”. problem since 2014; along with steering lock failure (fixed), along with manifold exhaust problem(fixed). windshield wipers keep wearing out, left driver side because blade is too tight; brakes vibrate when stopping,;car vibrates at 70 mph, and car sounds like wind tunnel when driving highway yet windows are up.

I was about to take my daughter (a 10 yr old child) suffering from an allergic reaction to the children's hospital, when the vehicle did not turn on. my nissan altima 2009 (sedan) had been used without issues just the day before and i had parked it at home. it was parked and when i tried turning it on, it did not read the key, the ignition did not even notice there was a key, the steering was locked. we were left stranded unable to turn on the vehicle and go to the hospital and get treated asap. i had to get a cab with the sick child and come back from the hospital the same way. the days that followed, i also had to see her doctor and the car still did not turn on. finally, the vehicle was towed to the dealership and they told me it has a steering lock problem and they see this often in that model(!). i looked online and was amazed to find several similar complaints! i saw nissan is aware of this issue on this model and had a campaign but my vin was not among the supposed vehicles under the coverage this is a major safety issue, being a woman (and even worse, a woman with a minor) i was unable to use a vehicle that is otherwise mechanically completely sound (it had just been serviced not even 2 weeks before!), this car has very few miles, it was the last thing i was expecting in a stressful situation that could have gone majorly wrong. luckily my daughter's allergic reaction was tended to at the hospital in time because i took a car service and i don't live in a rural area, but i don't want to think about what could happen to other people or even to myself if i were to be in a remote location or in a perilous situation and not able to turn on my car and use it. i am now very wary and worried that (once corrected) this issue will again take place. this is a hazardous situation, though it does not happen while driving, it does put the owner's safety at plausible risk.

Airbag warning light on dashboard. have replaced passenger seat with malfunctioning seat sensor twice within last 5 years. now getting a warning of airbag malfuntion for the entire vehicle. vehicle does this at rest and driving. my vehicle doesn't fall under takata recall, but right now car is unsafe for my entire family.

In the warm weather 80° and above the car makes a whining noise and starts to lose acceleration when you hit the gas there is no power which is happened on the highways lose acceleration when you hit the gas there is no power which has happened on the highways

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 67 east shore road, holbrook ma after car was shut off for the night. next morning it didn’t read the key.

I purchased my car in 2012 shortly after purchasing the car i noticed something didn't feel quite right i called the nissan service dept and explained the issue they assured me everything was okay but then in 2016 i complained to nissan about the whining noise again and when traveling on the interstate how my car would just slow down with no warning causing the tractor trailer traveling behind me to think quickly and jump into another lane or else i probably would not be alive to be writing you. the next incident was after i exited off of the interstate and stopped at the stop sign once i begin to accelerate my car stalled in the middle of the street causing a car coming around the curve to quickly exit onto the interstate to keep from hitting me. when i explained all of this to nissan they already knew about this issue and i said why wasn't this something you send out to consumers because if you already know then this isn't the first incident. at the time i reported this i had 119,876 miles on my car the rep proceeded to tell me i was past the extended warranty i said what extended warranty i knew nothing about this and never received anything in reference to this. needless to say nissan never followed back up with me and i reached out to them again recently about this same issue and told them nobody ever followed up and i was almost hit once again due to losing power in the middle of the interstate. took the car in to a nissan service depart explained the issue once again they said oh there is a service bulletin on the engine but this had nothing to do with the transmission but assured me this was the issue needless to say two days later and $390 later the problem still isn't fixed. this is a safety hazard and one day may cause fatalities. this should be a recall for those vehicles under the warranty. they have lawsuits. http://www.nissanproblems.com/trends/cvt/

About 2 weeks ago i noticed that my air bag dash light was blinking. so i took my car into the shop and had it diagnosed for $125 (of course) then the service adviser states that a sensor in my passenger seat is not working and it cannot determine if an adult or a child is sitting in the passenger chair. in order for me to fix it i'd have to change out the whole chair assembly. i said why do i have to pay for this, this is a safety issue, so if the air bags don't deploy in an accident why should i be liable when it's a safety issue. this should be a safety recall and not the owners responsibility. i maintenance my vehicle every time on the money and to have a simple sensor cost almost $3,000 i don't think so.

Transmission failed. took to dealership for repair. they took a transmission fliuid sample and sent to nissan for testing. nissan denied warranty claiming the fluid was contaminated. they want $5400 for repair. what are my options?

Transmission failed. will not go forward or reverse. was in motion driving out of my driveway to work. thank goodness it did not happen in heavy traffic. nissan has denied the extended warranty.

On or about april 4, 2015, l noticed that my vehicle would not start. the vehicle was subsequently towed to a nissan dealership where it was determined that the steering lock was defective and needed to be replaced. i contacted nissan on various occasions regarding the repair work that needed to be performed to my vehicle. ln response, the representative from nissan advised they would open a claim and investigate the matter further. i was ultimately told that the repair work would not be covered by nissan because the vehicle was out of warranty as of september 2014. ln fact, l was advised that the warranty had been extended for another year because of this particular issue. unfortunately, to my detriment, the steering lock in my vehicle malfunctioned past the warranty date. the particular defect in my vehicle is a defect occurring in this particular model, for which the manufacturer's warranty had been extended. in fact, the steering lock has since been altered in future models to correct this defect, which demonstrates that nissan was well aware of the defect in this particular model, yet chose to do nothing to remedy the problem. despite my amicable attempts to have nissan reimburse me for the repair work that was done to the steering lock, of which nissan should be responsible for, nissan has refused to reimburse me for said repairs amounting to $1,098.06. i recently contacted nissan again because nissan has now issued a recall concerning this same problem (steering lock malfunction). again, nissan has ignored my requests.

The dashboard in my nissan is literally liquifying over the last 7 months. this appears to be known issue that resulted in class action lawsuit in fl against nissan that was won for the plantiffs. there is facebook group for nissan melting dash boards and a news station covered the story: https://www.click2houston.com/consumer/drivers-want-sticky-dashboards-fixed i contacted nissan, who referred me to our local dealership and they documented issue and i was ulitmately referred to cameron, a regional nissan qa representative. i was told at tht time that nothing can be done. i did very clearly (and politely) describe the safety concern as the melting dashboard causes a horrific glare on the windshield. i do indeed understand that the car is out of warranty but given the safety hazard piece, i was hoping that nissan would stand by thier products in this case and consider generating a recall to address the issue. toyota had a similar issue and offered full replacement.

The airbag warning light illuminated on my dashboard, and when i took it to the dealer, i was told that the ocs system for the passenger seat had failed, and i would need to pay $2500 to replace the cushion seat. this issue appears to be related to an airbag recall involving 2013-2016 altima, as well as other nissan vehicles the passenger air bag is disable due to a sensor malfuntion that is very dangwrkus if you are involved in an accident

Carbon build-up on valves causing misfire and the break down of the catalyst. codes p0300 and p0303 stored in ecm. required replacement of long engine assembly and exhaust manifold. initially, dealership cited need to replace ignition coil, software update, fuel line flush. picked up car and immediately the service light came back on and car began to misfire. returned to dealership who surmised that there might be a loose wire. not the issue. dealer contacted nissan corporate for direction with diagnostics. car mileage 59,802.

Steering wheel lock. the only way to start my car at this point is to bang on it with a hammer to get started

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. while driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter and transmission sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 177,000.

Dash board recall - i bought my altima use back in 2016. i recently took it in to get it serviced and asked about what can be done about the dash board which the agent further told me that their was a claim last year for the dash board issue, but i never received any notice about the issue until i brought it in 04/13/2018. the dash board and gear shift are both sticky and causing harm when driving. nissan nor the third party consultant never reached out by sending s mail that their parts was defective and should take the vehicle in for inspection.

The car only goes 20 miles of hour on hwy and it stalls if your at a red lightning or stop sign and want hardly climb hills or mountain and it smells like something burning please help me the only car i have to drive with 3 kids

2009 nissan altima passenger airbag sensor issue. the airbag light that indicates when the airbags are on/off remains lit at all times. this includes nothing in the seat, and when a person is riding in seat. after inspection dealership confirmed it was the passenger side occupancy sensor; a short occurred within the unit. (see diagnostic information pictured) the vehicle is affected by this issue at all times and under all circumstances.

The passenger airbag ocs has quit working causing the passenger air light to stay on saying passenger airbags are off and the red airbag light to flash. called dealer and they say sensor has went out in passenger seat but they need to look at it. my vehicle is unsafe to be on the road being the airbag system is faulty. i'm reporting because i know not only one and nissan should be responsible for fix for cars like mine. they already recalled newer models and they need go back further in the year models

My car would not start at lunch today. i had it towed to the dealership. faulty steering lock. the car won't start/drive at all due to this. it costs a small fortune to have replaced. there is no recall on this but there should be. dealership sees this a lot.

Stalled at interection would not turn on. had to be toughed to dealer.defective sreering lock. second time this part replaced. numberous complaints by others with petition submitted to senior vp sales marketing brian carolin. dangerous in remote or dangerous areas. no response.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that when the vehicle was turned on, a loud humming noise and a ticking noise was heard as well as a strong odor of fuel was present. the contact stated that the failure had been progressively getting worse for the past six months. the contact drove the vehicle to the dealer le blanc nissan of gonzales louisiana in the month of june 2017, they determined it was a bad ignition coil. the vehicle was repaired then. the vehicle was now taken to an independent mechanic that diagnosed the vehicle as having a catalytic converter fractured. the vehicle catalytic converter was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Dashboard is melting and causing a glare to my windshield which makes it hard to visibly see when the sun is out. i dont understand why my dashboard is melting but it definitely causing a problem for me to see clearly.

The airbag light is blinking on and off. i need to know if there is a recall on the sensor

Steering wheel lock won't allow me to turn car on.

Car will not start due to the steering column lock, it was stationary at the time.

2009 nissan altima. consumer writes seeking reimbursement for vehicle repairs. *ld *tr

Takata recall : vehicle jerks unexpectedly and abruptly slows down. 35/mh...city street.

My air bags do not work on the driver or passenger side. they have stopped working for some time now. the light is steady bleaking on the dash showing its not working.

Steering lock mechainism. car wont start

Nissan was a car i really trust, but from now my opinion changed. i bought my new nissan in 2009 from a nissan dealer. after four years of use (2013) the nissan release an extended warranty for a en electronic piece that should never fail (the famous escl). my car stop working due to this issue, it couldn't turn on because was locked by the faulty electronic piece. i use the extended warranty to fix the problem, ok everybody happy, four years later 2017, same problem, same piece, same issue (faulty escl) cost: $1,100.00 called nissan, i submitted all the necessary documentation (insurance card, bill to replace the defective, ) i contacted nissan about this they don't to take any responsibility because piece has already been changed by another defective (that should never fail) escl piece that last 4 years. i really think very dissapointed how nissan treat its customers. this is my third car i buy through nissan, i am really reconsidering my next car to get a different car brand. nissan faulty pieces should not be re-used to fix issues momentarily.

On december 2, 2013 steering wheel locked and car wouldn't start it was stationary. vehicle towed to dealership and was told that an internal failure was found in the steering lock control unit. they replaced the steering lock control unit and reprogrammed keys no charge due to a recall and under warranty. 5 years later, nov 30, 2018 steering wheel locked again and car wouldn't start also stationary, again towed to dealership and was told it was battery issues, once battery was replaced i was then told that it was same situation as before(steering lock control unit) and i would be charged for repair. i feel this is a manufacturer issue and should be reviewed for an extended recall in the steering system because this can be dangerous and cause vehicle to someday shut down in traffic at a light or on the road causing an accident. don't understand that if it was replaced due to recall, then it should have been corrected with no further issues. also don't think i should be charged for something that was originally repaired and to happen again a few years later. called nissan manufacturer office on friday november 30, 2018 and was told there is nothing they can do. i feel there is a defect in the steering system for my make/model vehicle. i have a copy of my invoice repairs and will submit if needed.

The 2009 nissan altima has a defective "steering lock" which causes owners to be unable to start their vehicles. this defect can affect owners of the 2009 nissan altima without warning and without cause. when this issue occurs the only way to resolve the issue is to have the car towed to a nissan dealership to have the faulty steering lock replaced. the car cannot be started at all. thus, owners of the 2009 nissan altima continuously find themselves stuck in very inconveniant circumstances with no ability to drive their car. this can be very dangerous for drivers who are in remote or dangerous areas. this same occurance happen to follow me this week when at work. my car would not start and after swapping remote keys plus looking at online forums, i realized this is something that happened to other owners of this year/make/model. the streering lock was swapped in 2010 by nissan. hopefully this can help a large group because i'm about to spend money on repariing my vehicle and this could cost approx more than 500.00 in parts alone. my car is still not starting after 4 days of not being able to turn it on.

Takata recall transmissions on the nissan altima. driving home from work and my car stalls, put my foot all the way down on the pedal and nothing, extreme safety hazard, could of easily been hit by someone going full speed from behind. i was at a red light waiting for it to turn green and when i was getting ready to go nothing was happening. had to be towed home. found out that nissan altimas have this very common problem with the transmission and takata won’t take responsibility and issue a recall. guess they don’t care if they leave someone’s kids potentially orphaned 🤷🏻‍♀️

Nissan website at https://nissanassist.wpengine.com/campaigns/electronic-steering-column-lock-escl-service-campaign/ stated that nissan is conducting a voluntary service campaign on specific my2009-10 nissan altima, altima coupe, altima hybrid, and maxima vehicles to replace the existing electronic steering column lock (escl) with an electronic steering column box (escb). my 2009 altima is having problem with this defective escl that caused the problem of locking up the steering wheel and can't start after parked. the nissan dealers in cerritos and signal hill california will charge me to fix it for more $1220 because my vin is not on a recall list. i told the dealers that it is not a recall as it stated on the nissan website, and is a voluntary service campaign. so far, i couldn't start my car after parked for four times from mid october to this november 2018. the first two times, aaa tow truck drivers had to remove the panel under the steering wheel to get to escl and push a middle piece of metal inside the escl all the way down to the bottom of its box, then they could start the car. now i have do the same things as aaa tow truck drivers did it. i was so scared two days ago in 7 eleven parking lot at around 11:30 pm, when one person approached me and talking to me, and another open my car's door at front passenger side and took my items that i just bought from walmart and both ran away. now i am afraid to drive this car, and taking public buses to work in the day time and afraid not to go any where at night time. a defective electronic steering column lock (escl) for years, there have been widespread defects in the electronic steering column lock (escl) that disabled the push-button ignition in a wide range of nissan and infiniti vehicles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise. suddenly, the sun roof detached from the frame and landed on the road. the sun roof was closed at the time of the failure. don franklin lexington nissan (3360 richmond rd, lexington, ky 40509, 1-(859) 263-5020) was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for november 8, 2018. the contact felt that the substance used to hold the frame and glass failed to secure the structural integrity of the sun roof, which may have caused the sealant to fail. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin and failure mileage were not available.

P0776 codes populates after 02 sensors were changed. it’s the solenoid b pressure line located in the valve body. it affects the car to the point we’re it’s undriveable and loses power. car will not go over 3000rpms if it does it causes the car to go into lymp mode. there’s been several complaints regarding the issue and nissan has yet to make any effort to rectify the issue. nobody has $3000 to replace the whole transmission, when it’s only a little component that needs to be replaced and not the entire tranny. rectify the issue and stop selling lemon cars with horrible parts.

The car slows down and speeds up on its own and makes a whining sound while driving in the city and on the highway.

I have a problem with the driver sit bell. and my air bag going off no accident i went to the dealer for dat the reset that for $ 125.00 the tell me next time i have to pay $ 2745.00 to fix the front passenger air bag, if the air bag going off again i wont to no why because my car never been in accident

I have had the car 2-3 years now and the tires have loosened up on me while driving, the car stopped running and had to do some kind of steering column lock work, it is rusting on the drivers side floor panel, and the transmission is out of it which happen on the road at work with two of my clients. which the clients both are diagnosed with a disability. very frightening when you make a left turn and your car stops infront of oncoming cars. that could have been a major tradegy.if only nadsan would have fixed that transmission problem many years ago when they were made aware of the problem( malfunction) and nissan will not budge one bit to help fix the transmission unless i pay diagnostics and a transmission bill of over 5400.00. who ever heard of a transmission costing that much money? they are the worst and i will never purchase a nissan ever again. thanks for your consideration.

Steering lock failure will not allow the car to start up on 09 nissan altima. electrical works but ecsl doesn't allow sensor to start the car. car was stationary, in the parking lot. finding now this is a well document issue with many makes/years of nissan vehicles.

Driving on interstate with cruise control engaged at 70 mph, speed dropped to approx 30-40 mph. i had the pedal to the mat and it wouldn't go any faster than 30-40 mph. took it off cruise control, it still wouldn't pick up speed with the pedal to the mat. suddenly car accelerated to approx 80-90 mph and would not slow down when i removed my foot from the gas pedal for at least 30-60 seconds. the speed then dropped again to 30-40 mph for about 5-10 minutes until it would take off again. it would accelerate for only about 30-60 seconds then would lose power again and wouldn't go above 30-40 mph. tried to reset cruise control and still would not fix the issue. this is a safety issue and needs to be addressed asap. if travelling on the interstate in normal traffic, this could have caused an accident very easily. this happened late at night with no other cars on the road at the time.

My wife and two young daughters were stranded for a time due to a sudden issue with the steering lock mechanism. this suddenly made the car inoperable and left them out in 102° texas summer heat. after much research this seems to be a fairly common and known issue. we bought our car from a dealership in 2014 and we not made aware of this issue or any potential warranty extension. this is a $500 part (excluding labor and towing fees) that can and has stranded people with little to no notice. how is this acceptable?

My dashboard is melting and creating a dangerous glare on my windshield. i just had a minor accident this past week due to the glare being so bad that it interferes with my everyday driving. i am living with fear every time i commute anywhere with this vehicle whom i've owned ever since i bought from the nissan dealer.

Dashboard is shiny and looks like melting. the shiny dashboard causes things to stick to it and has unknown sticky substance “melted” on it. this causes glares and difficulty seeing out of front wind shield when driving- primarily while driving towards the sun. this has been happening for 3 years and getting worse in the texas sun.

When it's really hot outside and i drive for more than 3 hours my car starts to lose power. when holding the gas pedal down to the floor much car will not accelerate. i have to stop and let the car sit for 20 to 30 minutes before i can drive. the temperature gauge doesn't ever say that the car is hot though. this has happened multiple times now. each time on a hot day after driving approximately

The car steering locks up and you can’t start the car

Tranmission stop working and leak just bought and now 2 years later went out

My car wouldn't start. the escl box locked up for 3 days! now i have to pay $150 to have it fixed per my warranty company. i haven't had the car 60 whole days, and it's been in the shop 4 times with very little success and a lot of frustration and time lost! please call me. will you pay for the $150 warranty fee? i had it towed to carmax norcross monday morning. it's wednesday. i've been without a car for 5 days now!!! [xxx] sincerely [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Steering wheel locked.

Won't start eslc steering wheel lock defective. purchased car then stopped at gas station turned off car won't start again. showed yellow key flashings light on dash.

I have a 2009 nissan altima that now sits in my garage. i went to leave to run errands and my car wouldn't start. my husband found the problem to be the escl - electronic steering column lock. after much research, i found quite a bit of information about the escl. for one, it's too expensive to have repaired.

The passenger side airbag on/off warning light (yellow) on the center of the dash lights up intermittently. this occurs even if someone is sitting in the passenger seat at the time indicating that the airbag is turned off.

Electronic steering column lock malfunction. vehicle was stationary. would not start. stranding wife in 0 degree temperatures.

Takata recall - although my car has not yet been affected by he recall i believe that it will be. the passenger airbag sensor is faulty which affects the amber dashboard passenger airbag light from working properly which therefore will not allow the airbag to deploy if in an accident. or more so allowing the airbag to deploy at any given time without being in an accident. this sensor disarms the whole airbag system from working properly which is a serious safety hazard.

Takata recall my steering lock just went out on my 2009 nissan altima i just purchased this car last year however i did not know it had an extended warranty up until 2015 for the steering lock if this car is still being sold through dealerships it should be told to the buyer of any recall issues that have went on prior however i'm still making payments on this car and i have a $1,200 problem that needs to be fixed and because i bought the car one year after the extended warranty is up ifile to have to pay all these expenses out of my pocket which is nowhere right

Car caught on fire completely totaled. it was driven less than 2 miles parked and shut off. within 15 minutes the car was completely engulfed in flames.

The key fob for the 2009 nissan altima works to lock and unlock the car doors, but it the dashboard lights up with the key symbol indicating an error. i went to go start my vehicle maybe an hour after i had just used it to get home and the vehicle will not start at all. when the push to start button is pushed, nothing happens. it is essentially like the car does not sense the key. the problem has to do with the steering lock on the vehicles and is a costly repair that appears to be fairly common.

Traveling on a ca freeway the transmission suddenly loses power due to transmission overheating and had to pull over on the side until it cooled down. the car had 85,000 miles and was covered under warranty and so a new transmission was installed. 2 years and 60,000 miles later while on the freeway, the transmission completely fails putting the driver in danger of trying to pull to the side of the freeway. the transmission was completely destroyed and no longer covered under warranty.

Escl has gone out twice now. first time nissan repair at their cost. this time they won't replace at their expense. this is very dangerous and nissan knows that this is a defect on their part. i had to pay towing charge and replace escl for the second time!! $1000 fix.

I can't get my car to start because it won't recognize my key. nissan has a campaign and extended the warranty to help some of the thousands of owners whose vehicle won’t start due to a faulty electronic steering column locks. however, these recalls are vin specific and even though my vehicle has the identical problem, they denied my claim. i appealed and they denied again. now i get to pay $1,000 to pay for a part that nissan has publicly admitted was due to shoddy manufacturing in thousands of 09 altimas, but somehow not in mine. nissan, i know you’re not honda or toyota, but, c’mon: make an effort. (https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2017/nissan-altima-maxima-steering-lock-problems.shtml)

I love my altima. but recently it's an expensive pain in the neck. recently my airbag lights came on. took it to the mechanic and he said my airbag sensors are not working. since the sensors is in the seat, i have to pay $3,100 to replace the bottom cuahion in the passenger side of my car. my has wasn't in an accident, there was no moisture in my car to cause this problem. i've looked online and airbag sensor on the passenger side of altimas has gotten a lot of complaints. this is not a cheap fix and there's too many nissan owners complaining about their 2009 nisaan altimas passenger airbag sensor failure. nissan need to fix this before someone gets hurt.

Cvt transmission failure, manufacturer extended warranty to 10 years, 120k miles because they used a bad product. my vehicle has 140,000 miles so nissan declined to cover repair cost. my vehicle showed no sign of issues until it suddenly wouldn't engage at a stop light on a busy highway. it is frustrating that a manufacture this size pushes a known issue under the rug instead of recalling the defective vehicles.