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.

6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
43,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace mirror (1 reports)
2009 Nissan Altima electrical problems

electrical problem

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2009 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #1

Nov 222016

Altima 2.5 S

  • CVT transmission
  • 43,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Mirror stopped working, and was replaced under extended warranty. This along with several other covered issues and oil/filter service definitely made the warranty worth the extra money on this car!

- Jesse W., Marysville, WA, US

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