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.
3.6
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,684 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
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So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a rattling noise coming from the front end of the vehicle without warning. On another occasion, the contact stated that the passenger's side coil spring failed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver and passenger side coil springs needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,684 and the current mileage was 36,649. Updated 06/10/14
- Mckees Rocks , PA, USA
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- Mckees Rocks , PA, USA