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.
It was really scary to be stopped at a light. Your foot is on the brake and the rpms surge and the car jumps forward. You press hard on the brake to stop it and than into park . Can you imagine if a person was crossing the street and my car surged forward and hit them. This is a safety issue. I called Nissan and they said since it only happened once to wait and see if it happens again. They said they have never heard this complaint before. Yet, I have just finished reading about similar problems with the car moving forward when your foot is on the brake.
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It was really scary to be stopped at a light. Your foot is on the brake and the rpms surge and the car jumps forward. You press hard on the brake to stop it and than into park . Can you imagine if a person was crossing the street and my car surged forward and hit them. This is a safety issue. I called Nissan and they said since it only happened once to wait and see if it happens again. They said they have never heard this complaint before. Yet, I have just finished reading about similar problems with the car moving forward when your foot is on the brake.
- John D., POMPANO BEACH, FL, US