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 clear coat paint is peeling off the front hood and lower bumper in large amounts in various sections. The black paint is really faded on the top of the hood, on the truck and lower bumper. I have seen a lot of cars in the same condition and I thought this is a widespread problem and that there must be a recall. How can Nissan charge people over $30,000.00 of their hard earned money, for these vehicles and in a short period of time to see the paint pelling off. Please help us to resolve this issue.
Have had this car since 2010, bought this car new from dealer. I started noticing the paint on the roof, top and trunk like someone had taken a sander to them, so took it back to the dealer. They told me someone put something on it. Every 3 or 6 months I get a card in the mail from Auto Butler to get a paint protection put on my car. This paint protection is not holding up at all. I can't wax this car because it will not shine.
Does anyone know if there has ever been a class action lawsuit or recall about this problem?
- jillla,
New Orleans, LA, US
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The clear coat paint is peeling off the front hood and lower bumper in large amounts in various sections. The black paint is really faded on the top of the hood, on the truck and lower bumper. I have seen a lot of cars in the same condition and I thought this is a widespread problem and that there must be a recall. How can Nissan charge people over $30,000.00 of their hard earned money, for these vehicles and in a short period of time to see the paint pelling off. Please help us to resolve this issue.
- Martha M., Gilroy, US