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:
No data
Average Mileage:
46,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
2010 Nissan Altima accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2010 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #1

Apr 152014

Altima S 4 cyl

  • CVT transmission
  • 46,000 miles

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

I have a 2010 Nissan Altima S, keys were locked in the car while it was running, called the dealership and said that it was impossible because the doors will not lock if the keys are in the vehicle. I was later told that it was probably a computer problem with the car.

- chagans, Sandersville, GA, US

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