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
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,454 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
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My dash on my car has gotten increasingly sticky and shiny. I do not use armor all, although the service guy at Nissan suggest I clean it with that. That was his fix. There is actually nothing that I can clean the dash with as it is so sticky. I do attempt mild soap and water with a sponge. It's become so shiny that it's very hard to see out of the window. Living in the "sunshine state" makes driving difficult. I've been following the issue on the internet, with no resolution. That's why I'm here.
- Palm Coast, FL, USA
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- Palm Coast, FL, USA