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.
The unlock button that works when the key fob is near has become very intermittent. A lot of the time I end up having to either use the passenger side unlock, or take the key fob out and use the unlock button on it. The internal contact of the button probably needs to be replaced, but I don't want to spend money on it.
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The unlock button that works when the key fob is near has become very intermittent. A lot of the time I end up having to either use the passenger side unlock, or take the key fob out and use the unlock button on it. The internal contact of the button probably needs to be replaced, but I don't want to spend money on it.
- Jesse W., Marysville, WA, US