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.

4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
80,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. reset/reprogram the power window switch (1 reports)
2010 Nissan Altima windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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2010 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #1

Apr 182018

Altima 2.5S Coupe 2.5L

  • CVT transmission
  • 80,000 miles

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

Power windows get stuck about 2 times/year. I have to shut off/start the engine a few times to allow me to use the power window switch again. Often the automatic window function gets reset.

- Carlos M., Stockton, CA, US

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