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.
hard brake pedal, will not start. will not turn over
Third time to visit the repair shop! Brake pedal is hard as pushing against a wall, on rain slick roads the ABS locks the rear wheels. When brake pedal is hard to push, car will not start...once towed and repaired (brake sensor) failed again with other problems subsequent......including a repeat of the hard pedal and no start plus a very loud grinding of the front brakes and continued failure of the ABS on rear wheels.
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hard brake pedal, will not start. will not turn over
Third time to visit the repair shop! Brake pedal is hard as pushing against a wall, on rain slick roads the ABS locks the rear wheels. When brake pedal is hard to push, car will not start...once towed and repaired (brake sensor) failed again with other problems subsequent......including a repeat of the hard pedal and no start plus a very loud grinding of the front brakes and continued failure of the ABS on rear wheels.
- Joe J., Louisville, KY, US