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.
Tire pressure System light is ALWAYS on. I'm so frustrated with this car and all the stupid stuff that has gone wrong with it. Nissan made a very, very crappy Altima in 2009. What a piece of crap... stuff doesn't last... such a money pit!!
I went against my better judgement and added an extended warranty when I purchased my 2009 Altima 2.5S from a Nissan Dealership. I am glad I did, because they ended up replacing faulty tire pressure monitors 5 times during the life of the warranty. I was given a quote of $350 before it was covered. They went bad again after the warranty expired, and now I just live with an annoying indicator light on my dash...
- Jesse W.,
Marysville, WA, US
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Tire pressure System light is ALWAYS on. I'm so frustrated with this car and all the stupid stuff that has gone wrong with it. Nissan made a very, very crappy Altima in 2009. What a piece of crap... stuff doesn't last... such a money pit!!
- Mark T., Western Springs, IL, US