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.
2.1
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
76,087 miles
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The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The vehicle began to shake uncontrollably without warning. The failure occurred randomly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer several times to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,087.
- Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Sacramento, CA, USA