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.

4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
60,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
2009 Nissan Altima accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2009 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #1

May 012012

Altima SE Coupe 3.5L V6

  • CVT transmission
  • 60,000 miles

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

The front left speaker rattles when any bass is in a song. This is the second speaker to start rattling. I do not crank the volume up at all. Nissan needs to screw their speakers in better or reinforce them somehow. Nissan needs better quality control.

- Mark C., Fairborn, OH, US

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