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.
My 2010 Nissan Altima with 76,000 miles is using about a quart of oil between oil changes. I called the dealer, since my car is covered under an extended warranty, and he told me that oil consumption of up to a quart every 1,000 miles is considered acceptable. (For comparison, I have a 1999 Toyota Avalon with 215,000 miles that uses less oil and a 1999 Crown Vic with 86,000 miles that uses less oil.)
- Tim B.,
Mason, OH, US
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We had to add a quart of oil every month. Costly to replace engine.
- Quang V., San Diego, CA, US