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 have had to replace 5 batteries in the 4 years I have had the car, the cables are completely corroded all the time. Something over drains the battery to keep causing this. Had to buy jumper cables, then a jump starter so I don't break down and get stranded because I always need a jump. Ridiculous.
We've complained to Nissan about this problem, apparently this has been a problem with this car.
We have replaced our battery 3 times, that does not include the original. So that is 4 batteries in 6 1/2 years with this car. We were charged with the 1st replacement but after complaining to Nissan they refunded the money. The car was 14 months old. the 2nd replacement was 2 days after the warranty but they change it at no charge and the last had a 2 year full replacement but only lasted 17 months.
- crispy620,
Rockledge, FL, US
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I have had to replace 5 batteries in the 4 years I have had the car, the cables are completely corroded all the time. Something over drains the battery to keep causing this. Had to buy jumper cables, then a jump starter so I don't break down and get stranded because I always need a jump. Ridiculous.
- Kelly-Anne H., Glen Burnie, MD, US