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.
I did have a wreck in my car in 2014 and after having it fixed it seemed that problem occurred. I did take it back and they claim it's fine. I still think that it's not right.
- Christine M.,
Columbus, OH, US
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Noisy as startup rattling noise, and when accelerating there's a whining noise and the check engine light came on.
- Albern P., Dorchester, US