CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2009-2010 Maxima has an expensive problem where the steering lock prevents the car from starting, & costs upwards of $1,000 to fix!
For more information, see this page on the Nissan Maxima Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) defect.
8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $830
- Average Mileage:
- 48,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)

windows / windshield problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
As I was traveling down the highway there was a loud BOOM as if a gun had gone off in my vehicle. I pulled over to look for damage and noticed that the sunroof had exploded from the inside out!
Update from Jul 9, 2014: There was no damage to my sunroof prior to this incident.
- Douglas B., Hampton, VA, US