CarComplaints.com Notes: You don't want to get 2009 and 2010 Altima owners started about their cars. That is, unless, you know how to start their cars.

These vehicles can suddenly become impossible to start thanks to a faulty electronic steering column lock (ESCL). Nissan dealers will gladly replace it, but that will run you $1000.

More info & videos about the Nissan ESCL defect are available over at NissanProblems.com.

It's one of the many reasons this car was named CarTalk's Turd of the Week and given our Beware of this Clunker badge. Two dubious honors.

10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$750
Average Mileage:
98,550 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace catalytic converter (1 reports)
2009 Nissan Altima exhaust system problems

exhaust system problem

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2009 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #1

Mar 042016

Altima SL 2.5L

  • CVT transmission
  • 98,550 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

have a p0420 code that tells me my catalytic efficiency is below threshold wich equals to about 800 bucks, too many issues with this car. I wish i did not have any more payments on it and trade it in

- decepcionado, Pocono Summit, PA, US

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