Had To Be Towed To Dealer. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. The Contact Stated That While Attempting To Start The Vehicle, It Failed To Respond. It Will Cost Me Usd 800. The Dealer Replaced The Steering Assembly. My Nissan Altima 2009 sedan had been used without issues just the day before and I had parked it at home.
I bought my new Nissan in 2009 from a Nissan dealer. I have been stranded 5 times in the past two days not including all the other times. Advised To Call Consumer Affairs. I Am Going To Send This Complaint Site To My Local News Station And Try To Put Some Fire Under nissan. If you have previously paid for repairs to your Electronic Steering Column Lock, you can submit a request for reimbursement on this website by clicking on the Reimbursement Form tab. I Would Just Like For My Case To Be Known With Others That Have Had A Similar Position. Still, I Got No Results.
You can take the part off by removing the two screws on the right side with a pair of needle nosed plyers. The automaker says the steering wheel locking function is not necessary because the Altima and Maxima are equipped with anti-theft immobilizers to help prevent theft. The Vehicle Was Not Repaired. I explained my situation and I was told that they would not even consider my case until I had it diagnosed at a Nissan dealership. Car Insurance Would Not Cover Any Part Of Either Repairs Or Car Rental As It Was Not In A Car Accident. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
The Dealership Stated They Have Seen More And More Of These Problems Now That It Has Become Cold. I Am Stranded Without A Means To Get To And From Work. The Vehicle Was Later Towed To A Dealer. This Did Occur On A Very Cold Day, About 10 Degrees At The Time. It Was Stuck In The Lock Position.
The Key Fob Unlocked The Car Like Usual But The Car Was Unresponsive In Her Attempt To Start It. The car was parked and turned on, but would not start. Nissan instituted a recall on the steering column and said they would pay for repairs if they had already been done. I Could Not Press The Brake It Was Very Stiff And The Start Button Would Not Come Out Of The Lock Position I Read The Owners Manual, Called The North Little Rock nissan Dealer, And Realized There Was Nothing I Could Do Except Have It Towed To The Dealership. 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.
The Manufacturer Was Not Notified Of The Issue. When the push to start button is pushed, nothing happens. Of Course I Am Ticked So I Decide To Research This Issue And Realize It Is Very Common In The 2009 altima? 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! They arnt going to freely fix faulty issues unless they are made to under actions. Dec 01, 2012 The Contact Owns A 2009 nissan altima. I called Nissan Customer Affairs who flat out told me no, it was not covered because the extended warranty date had passed. There are many such complains online and happens to people randomly. This Is Extremely Unsafe And To Know That nissan Is Aware Of This Issue Is Unacceptable.
Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Oct 22, 2012 The Contact Owns A 2009 nissan altima. The Intelligent Key Indicator Light Was On, And Would Not Start. Then do the reverse to put it all back together. I am now very wary and worried that once corrected this issue will again take place.
Engine Seems To Be Locked, No Other Lights Are On. They put the same defective piece or maybe never replaced the piece. Why The Heck Is This Not Covered Under A Warranty If My Car Is Only 3 Years Old And Not Even 48,000 Miles!!!! Ln fact, L was advised that the warranty had been extended for another year because of this particular issue. Again, Nissan has ignored my requests. I am a single mom and this repair is going to cost me if I can't get it to release for me. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. I am a full time student as well as working full time. I've been told by several people that Nissan is aware of this problem. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. I Feel This Is A Serious Safety Flaw In The 2009 nissan altima. Battery Tested Low And Was Later Replaced. This happened over and over again.
Jan 08, 2013 We Drove The Car To Dr. This part needs to be fully recalled, in my opinion, especially with this being a proprietary Nissan part and safety hazard. My car did the same exact thing yesterday. The Contact Stated That When He Attempted Start The Vehicle, The Engine Failed To Start. Lights Were Working But Was Not Able To Engage Brake Pedal Or Push The Button To Start The Car.