Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle and driving the vehicle, the contact became nauseated while operating the vehicle. the contact stated that a carbon monoxide test was performed on the vehicle which confirmed a carbon monoxide leak from the exhaust manifold and the exhaust pipe. the vehicle was taken to a police department who alerted the fire department do an inspection on the vehicle. the fire department confirmed that there was carbon monoxide leaking from the exhaust manifold. a fire report was filed. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
My wife drives our 2009 nissan altima 2.5s to work on 3rd shift and on her lunch break goes to her car and takes a nap with the car running and was complaining to me for a month or more that she has this smell in her car like a "gas smell" and also was complaining of being tired and nauseous when i spoke with her about it. i noticed her car was abnormally louder when she started it at home and it had not been run that day. i have determined that this is from a cracked exhaust manifold and my wife and i are very lucky she was not killed from the carbon monoxide poisoning she was receiving while sitting in her car while it was idling on her break. the exhaust fumes were being brought into the cab of her car from the cracked exhaust manifold, thru the vents from the outside hvac air ducts under the hood in the engine compartment. i never could smell a "gas smell" which i assumed she meant gasoline or possibly a coolant smell from a leaking heater core and so i blew it off until i myself had to use the car and i quickly realized it was an exhaust gas smell she was smelling and it nearly caused me to become unconscious while driving at which time i immediately pulled over and returned home with the car. i researched this same exhaust gas leak with this car and it is not uncommon but has yet to trigger a recall . most likely due to no one being killed from the carbon monoxide poisoning and thank god my wife was not the first. i will be ordering a complete exhaust system new for repairs as to not miss any unseen issues with the car having 101,000 miles . i do expect complete reimbursement for the bill from nissan .
It won't start most of the time and when it does it'll only let me get up to maybe 20mph and that's it
Nothing but problems with this car since i purchased it. had to replace all tire sensors, speed sensors, coils, front passenger tire rod, the ctv transmission, and the trunk leaks into the trunk and the tail light's. i have repaired all these things out of my own pocket.i have been stranded several times, i have almost been hit, and have had the car towed. the dash has become sticky and everything sticks to it. it produces a glare on the wondow which makes it hard to see.the engine experiences loss of power and no mechanic can pinpoint the problem. i do not drive it much since i have purchased it. this car should be a lemon or recalled. the problems keep coming.
My wife and two young daughters were stranded for a time due to a sudden issue with the steering lock mechanism. this suddenly made the car inoperable and left them out in 102 texas summer heat. after much research this seems to be a fairly common and known issue. we bought our car from a dealership in 2014 and we not made aware of this issue or any potential warranty extension. this is a $500 part (excluding labor and towing fees) that can and has stranded people with little to no notice. how is this acceptable?
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that when the vehicle was turned on, a loud humming noise and a ticking noise was heard as well as a strong odor of fuel was present. the contact stated that the failure had been progressively getting worse for the past six months. the contact drove the vehicle to the dealer le blanc nissan of gonzales louisiana in the month of june 2017, they determined it was a bad ignition coil. the vehicle was repaired then. the vehicle was now taken to an independent mechanic that diagnosed the vehicle as having a catalytic converter fractured. the vehicle catalytic converter was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Carbon build-up on valves causing misfire and the break down of the catalyst. codes p0300 and p0303 stored in ecm. required replacement of long engine assembly and exhaust manifold. initially, dealership cited need to replace ignition coil, software update, fuel line flush. picked up car and immediately the service light came back on and car began to misfire. returned to dealership who surmised that there might be a loose wire. not the issue. dealer contacted nissan corporate for direction with diagnostics. car mileage 59,802.
2009 nissan altima. consumer writes seeking reimbursement for vehicle repairs. *ld *tr
This vehicle will not operate if it's driven for more than 45 minutes at highway speeds. the power train goes into a neutral mode. it then requires a pull over onto a freeway to allow it to cool down for at least 30 minutes before the vehicle will work. it does not matter what the ambient temperature is outside. when driving at speeds lower than 50 miles per hour it does not have this problem. per the nissan mechanics this is a known problem with the cvt and the only way to fix it is to completely replace the cvt. we have tried a transmission cooler but that does not work. this is very dangerous as it requires the vehicle to be stopped and turned off for 20 minutes which can be a big safety problem as it would require sitting on the side of the freeway or, if able, sitting in the vehicle in an unsafe neighborhood.
Burning too much oil , had to add 3 to 4 quarts of oil between oil change...piston ring problem causing misfire while on the highway every 2 months causing spark plugs burnt out.
Starting in april 2016 we had a problem with the vehicle when my wife while driving the car suddenly lost the ability to drive, the engine had shut down entirely. at the time the vehicle had just over 100,000 miles and she was driving on a busy express way between cleveland and akron i-77. she costed into a rest area and we had to leave the car there over night until we could get it towed to the dealership. they told us it was the o2 sensor and it cost us almost 1,200 $ to repair. a few months later in june of 2016 on fathers day with our almost 2 year old daughter in the car, my family and i were driving down to virginia to spend some time with friends. we had another incident. while driving in the dc area on another busy express way i-70 in maryland our car again lost power in the engine. we couldn't drive it any where. we had it woed by aaa to frederick maryland, rented a car, and drove the 5 hours home. a few days later i drove back down to pick the car up. this time it was the mass air flow sensor. it cost us almost 500$ to have it repaired. to my understanding both sensors belong to the exhaust system of a car. on monday of this week october 30th 2017 the check engine light came on while my wife was driving to work on back roads. when we brought it to the dealer and it was diagnosed with a damaged front exhaust pipe and manifold. the price to fix it is 2,132.74$. i felt that to have 3 major costs associated with the exhaust system in our car in a year and a half was excessive so i investigated it and discovered that the 2009 nissan altima was recalled for the exact problem we have now. for some reason our vehicle wasn't included in that recall. i have spoken with nissan and they have told me there is nothing they will do to help us out with these repairs. in all 3 situations we were driving.
While driving down the interstate once the engine gets hot the car loses all power. no warning lights come on and once you stop the car and let the engine cool down it runs fine
Transmission overheats whenever the vehicle is driven for an extended period (1 hour+) in warm weather (80 degrees+). vehicle immediately loses power, with rpms never reaching above 2000, drastically reducing acceleration and speed. driving on a highway, this creates a serious danger. this has been happening for over two years now.
The start push button ignition and the intelligent key will not engage.. the steering wheel is locked and will not allow the brake pad to depress for the operation of the vehicle. i am left dead in the water with no way to start or use the accessories function to turn on the radio or allow my phone to charge in the battery port. i went to pick up my family went to start the car and there was no recognition.
I started my car as usual to run some errands. it started fine. i stopped at the gas station and shut off the car. it would not start again. it was freezing cold. my car was blocking the gas pump and it could not be moved. i ruled out the key fob because it still unlocked the doors. i inserted the key fob in the emergency socket that is supposed to start the car in case the battery in the key fob dies. still nothing. i had my brother bring me a new battery for the key fob. still nothing. he took me home. i had to leave the car there. after some internet research, many many others with nissans were having the same issues. the culprit is the electronic steering lock module. it locks the steering wheel and you cannot start the car when it is locked. i went back to the car tore the panel apart and located the steering lock. the research i did said that sometimes you could get it to release the lock pin if you tap on it with hammer. so i stepped on the brake while holding in the start button and tapping on the steering lock module. after 20 minutes of banging on the module it disengaged enough to start the car. i drove it home and shut it off. it won't start again. nissan says the warranty ran out jan. 1st, 2016. this should be a recall. the dealership quoted me a price of $679.51 just for the part not including labor. that is ridiculous! what if i were somewhere remote and the car would not start? i could have froze to death. please look into this issue as it seems to have happened to 1000s of people.
On thursday february 2, 2017 approximately 5:45 pm, i was driving in the middle of on kirkwood highway in newark, de which is 3 lanes. the car began to shake and hesitate to take off. while in the middle of heavy traffic the car finally stopped accelerating and would not move. i had my 3 year old son in the back seat at the time. an passerby finally pulled up behind me and helped me push my car out of the middle of the highway to the left turn lane so that i wasn't blocking the flow of traffic. after about 2 hours, a tow truck finally came and towed the car to benchmark transmission in newark, de. the mechanic named dante advised that the transmission had died. he also notified me that this was a known recall issued by nissan several years back which my transmission was now out of recall due to the mileage. my car was in the nissan service department in november 2012 to fix the electronic steering column lock that also turned into a recall. at that time nissan had my updated address as well as it has been continuously updated with the delaware dmv and i was never notified of any recall. there was also no indication that any issue was occurring with the transmission (no check engine light) prior to the incident. i want nissan to be held accountable for this incident. the cost of repair will be in upwards of $4,000.00
This is by far the worst vehicle i have ever purchased. i have replaced the transmission once....it still does not work properly and shifts so hard my passengers think i'm slamming on the brakes. and now the steering lock module has failed. after reading 100s of complaints from people with the same issue, i am appalled to find that this is not a recall. i will never purchase another nissan nor will anyone that knows me as they've witnessed all issues occur with zero accountability on nissan's account.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and did not start again. the contact thought the battery died and went to get jumper cables. when he returned, the vehicle was on fire. the fire and police departments were present and a report was filed. the vehicle was not destroyed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was invalid. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
Came out to get in the car which was parked, used the fob to unlock the door got into the car and nothing. the brake was hard to press, the steering was locked, could not go into any gear, the car could not be jumped with cables. i had 2 indicator lights on. i needed to have the car towed to a nissan dealer. the diagnosis is the steering actuator. i am being charged roughly $1100. i don't yet have my documentation as the car is with the dealership. this sounds like it has been an issue recently with several 2009 nissan altimas. nissan may want to rethink making this a recall. i was lucky to be in a public place in the daytime.
Steering lock fail. manufacture defective part. car won't start and nissa won't pay for it.
Takata recall, defect steering lock unit, unable to start engine! after parked nissan 2009 altima at a shopping mall, "nokey" light is on, car can be lock and unlock through remote control key, but no display information visible at the dash board, wheel is locked and unable to switch gear. nothing can be done to the car!
The steering lock broke while i was driving straight in a parking lot, forcing the engine to shut off. i have 10 month old twin daughters and this could have resulted in a very serious car accident if the vehicle was on a main road or highway and going at a faster speed. supposedly this is a well-known issue with 2009 nissan altima's (and other year models as well). instead of a recall, nissan extended the warranty on this part by one year. i called nissan and they told me that the extended warranty expired in august 2015, so i will have to pay for this out of pocket. the estimated cost is between $1,100 and $1,300. the car doesn't start at all, and apparently only nissan dealers can fix it. this is very worrisome that nissan acknowledged this as a problem, but did not consider the safety of its customers and issue a recall. *tr
I got in my car the other day to run to the store and the cars push button ignition would not start the car, the llght on the dash suggests that the steering wheel is not locked, but it is locked. vehicle is parked in my driveway
My car would not start. apparently there was a recall on this problem - only if the car was affected - and it happened to my car after the warranty on the recall expired. i am the 2nd owner and was never notified of the recall despite the fact i purchased the car from a dealer. the nissan customer service refused to even pay for the part - which i could not purchase or get repaired elsewhere. it was very expensive. i have owned many other cars and have had car manufacturers stand by their products and right was was wrong. not in this case. nissan should have at least paid for the part as there was no other place to make the repair. i spoke to several people and went as far up the ladder as possible and was finally told they would not assist with the cost in any way. this is not an acceptable way to run a business and stand by a product. i had a 12 year old car from lexus replace a cracked dashboard for free! the car is used by my son, a college student, who needs it for transportation and safety while away at school. i was very upset at the way i was treated and how my complaints were not addressed in any way.
I change my radiator 2 times - and they change the steering column lock and they charge me 1,200 . i have change the pressure sensors couple times . this always happen when i was driving
Electronic steering column lock failure. leaves car disabled where ever you are. car will not start. must be towed. nissan had an earlier recall but never published it to 2009 altima owners.
My electronic steering column lock has malfunctioned for the second time. this malfunction does not allow the car to recognize the key fob, preventing ignition. i was stranded in a remote part of a forest preserve and because my car would not start i had to hike out 6 miles until i got cell phone coverage and could call for help. this problem happened to me previously in 2011. at that point nissan had covered this repair as part of a lifetime extended warranty on the electronic steering column lock, but they decided in january 2016 to cancel this warranty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. while the vehicle was stationary, the steering wheel locked and the vehicle lost power. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start when prompted. the vehicle was towed to a dealer. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 68,000.
After routine drive, car "froze-up" door would not open, car would not start, wheel did not turn, car would not start, car dead. after some research found many complaints about this, it has something to do with "steering / engine locking-up" and can happen anywhere at anytime without any warning. nissan at one point had extended the warranty on this indefinitely, then arbitrarily ended it in mid 2015. this is incredibly dangerous....can leave you stranded anywhere!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle became difficult to control. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the strut insulator was cracked, which caused the vehicle to be unstable. the mechanic advised that there was a recall, but the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included. the failure mileage was 90,000. the vin was not provided.
First problem is stationary while parked. car was bumped by another while parked and steering column locked up. it happened again without being bumped for unknown reason. had to tow to garage to unlock. has happened twice now. expensive to fix . second problem is while in motion on highways. on hot day, during longer trips where uphill climbing is present, the engine starts to lose power going up hill and manual states it is a built in safety feature to protect engine however this is a big safety hazard because you have to pull over and let the car cool down for a while before driving again. this has now happened to my family 3 times.
Catalytic converter not working causing the car to drive ineffectively, car speed declines and sometimes the car rpms stay at 3000 and won't accelerate.
On july 11th i went to the store to pick up some items. when i left the store to get in my car, it would not start. i drive a two door nissan altima coupe 2009. the steering lock had malfunctioned leaving me stranded in a parking lot while it was 95 degrees outside. i had a lock smith come and use his computer on my vehicle, unfortunately my car is in hijack mode and my engine will not allow his computer to talk to it. only nissan has a computer that can bypass this and replace my steering lock. with that, nissan knows the 2009 model has a defective steering lock but has yet to recall it. there are thousands of people with this model and year who have had this same issue. nissan also went as far as replacing the part but with a different part # as they know the part # in the 2009's are defective. the part # they are now replacing it with is the part they put in the 2013 nissan altima's. nissan says it's going to cost me over $1200 to get this fixed in my car. i refuse to pay for a problem that is defective in my vehicle and is known by the company itself. i am now carless as i don't have that kind of money to fix this problem. i am appalled that nissan would knowingly not recall the part in the 2009 nissan altima's. it poses a risk to people's safety as it can happen anytime and anywhere!
2009 nissan altima will not start they said it was the steering lock control unit that needs replaced. $1,100. nissan knew of the issue and extended the warranty only until 2015. if there was an issue why was i never told about it. i would have had them replace it a long time ago. we should have been told and they should cover the cost!
My 2009 nissan altima had a defective steering lock that caused me to be stranded alone late at night on june 10, 2016 - not able to start my car. my car had to be towed to a dealer the next day. this is a very dangerous situation to be in because i had no warning that this was going to happen and this time it was not too cold. i was able to use my cellphone to call a friend to help. i had to get a ride back to my car the next day and wait for a tow truck. i was without my vehicle for 3 days waiting for it to be serviced. this cost me $900 to fix. this is a defective part in the 2009 nissan altima and there is no way to know if it will happen again and should be covered by a recall for the life of the car.
Car would not start, towed to dealership, diagnosed as failed steering lock mechanism, a known issue on the 2009 nissan altima that nissan did not recall. the car was not in motion at the time, had difficulty getting it towed since even in neutral the steering was locked down.
Steering lock release malfunction indicator on; can't start car. it's sitting like a bump in my driveway. thanks goodness it didn't leave me stranded!! but now i'm carless!!
Not too long ago my car would not start in several ocassions i had my children with me ages 4 & 7 in the heat stranded because my car would not recognize my key... i have contacted nissan consumers affairs at one point their was a recall but has expire in 2015 ..now its june 2016 and my car just started doing this i made 1yr with my pre owned car still makin payments not once was i notified about this recall..i just felt scared and this vehicle is not safe for me and my children.it could leave us stranded any time and its june i cannot risk it in this heat.... this is a safety issue... nissan did state to me that their was a recall and their sorry but it has expired and im responsible for the part... this is a manufacture issue they knew their vechicles had a safety issue when they made them i believe they are responsible for this costly matter... i am a single mom of 2 still making payments on a car that wont unlock and read my key i need help please someone..... this part is $680+ labor=$1150!!!! i believe nissan is responsible for this issue ...
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. when attempting to start the vehicle, it was unable to start. the "push to start" did not start the engine and the steering failed. the failure was included in an extended warranty; however, the contact was not sure if the vehicle would still be covered. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
The escl wheel lock will not release to let the vehicle start
Was going out of town and due to bad weather conditions on the area i was supposed to drive to, i did not go. however, on sunday afternoon i got into vehicle, tried to start it and it would not start. now, if i had of gone out of town like i was supposed to, i would have been stranded. i often have my small granddaughter with me. glad she wasn't this time. had to call tow service.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. while driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer (ron marhofer nissan, 247 howe ave, cuyahoga falls, oh, 44221) where it was diagnosed that there was damage to the front exhaust pipe manifold, which needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the nissan manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 28754357. the manufacturer also stated that there was a voluntary recall (pc130), but the vin was excluded. on two previous occasions, the vehicle stalled and was towed. the 02 sensor and mass air flow sensor were replaced. the failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
My 2009 nissan altima vin number [xxx] has many safety issues that are not being reported with my vin number. the struts, steering lock box{which i paid 900.00 to repair], abs speed control sensor,engine oil coolant and most of all the cvt transmission have went out on my car and nissan will not help me repair. so i am forced to attempt this last try before joining a class action law suit. i have only had the car 2 years and now i am out 9000.00 and the repairs are more than the car is worth. it would take too long to give detail about all the events so i pray someone at nissan is decent enough to stand behind their product and make this right i am a single mom of three and ride less . i have contacted att. general [xxx] and bbb. my car is at [xxx] my number is [xxx] my name is [xxx] i have opened 5 cases and been denied. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Takata recall steering lock failer, engine will no longer work. car was parked when it happened. part defective. nissan is apparently aware of problem. they should fix part.
This car leaks water into the drivers side floor, and keeps trapped rain water inside of both panel doors for weeks after it rains. i've already had to get the exhaust manifold leak fixed (which luckily was covered under a recall). not to mention that i ended up having to go to the er last year for a breathing treatment because fumes were leaking into my cabin via the air conditioning(problem unknown/undiagnosed). but now like many other owners of the 2009 nissan altima, unfortunately the steering wheel ignition lock/switch malfunctioned causing my engine not to be able to turn on suddenly. when i returned to my car, the key fob was not recognized and the engine will not turn on. after towing it to a local nissan dealership, it was diagnosed as a faulty steering wheel ignition lock, and will cost me an average of $1100 to fix. after contacting nissans headquarters to see if it would be covered even though their "campaign" ended in jan 2016 for my vehicle, they denied the request to provide assistance. i don't understand how any auto manufacturer can be allowed to get away with installing a faulty part into the car, and then pass along the ultimate cost of fixing it to any owner. it's not okay to simply cover the cost of those owners who's switch fails during a certain time period, and then inform the rest of us that they are unwilling to help. nissan installed the defective part, and the right thing to do would be to own up to that mistake and issue a recall. clearly nissan does not have the best interest of their customers at heart. and from what i understand, they must have known that part was faulty enough not to issue a temporary extension of the
No star. steering lock bloqued
My vehicle was stopped roadside and would not start due to a faulty electronic steering column lock which is apparently an anti theft device. i was stuck in dangerously cold weather with nobody around and the vehicle would not start. the company issued a limited warranty in which i could not get the part fixed unless it was already broken. my car then proceeded to have the escl part break less than six months after the "extended warranty". this is a dangerous issue and i feel i should be compensated for the $1000 part replacement.
I live in the country and was prepared to leave town to visit my sister. i pack my car and get ready to leave (my car was in perfect condition in my garage all night) i went to start my car and nothing! i assumed the battery at first but the lights would turn on. i called nissan and i was told my steering wheel lock device needs replaced. i was told that i would have to tow my car in, pay for parts and labor. i ask nissan, if this is so common then how was i not notified of this? i learn this device was put in place for protection against car theft and designed for the key fab to undo the lock up. my car was not in threat of being stolen, and my key fab would not allow the engine to start. i was left stranded for no reason and without warning. i start researching that i am not the only one. there are hundreds effected by this faulty device. i can't believe nissan has not recalled or set out notice to warn people, or offer an extended warranty. i watch a video on how to trick start the engine. you pull down the bottom of steering wheel and tap the metal lock device with a hammer. this allows my car to start some times. i've been stranded out of town, at a grocery store, and in the middle of no where all due to this defective device. what if it goes out while driving and causes an accident and/or death? i'm scared and upset until nissan does the right thing to fix this
12-13-2015 failed electronic steering lock which stranded us on the side of the road with the windows down exposing personal items and our personal safety for a part the manufacture has recognized as faulty and extended the warranty until 120 days before the part fails. 715 times? does someone have to die in a snow storm or get hit on the interstate before action will be taken on this? the part by itself was $715 from the dealer. make this problem right before someone dies if they haven't already.
Our 2009 nissan altima hybrid died without warning. we were unable to turn the car on, nothing on the dashboard lit up except a yellow key symbol. the lights, locks, and key fob continued to work, however. i researched the issue we were having and discovered a number of consumers had similar problems with their nissans. it is a manufacturer's defect with the steering lock which renders the car inoperable, apparently. this is not normal wear and tear. our car gave no indication of something being wrong. it has only about 64,000 miles on it and we have had no major issues previously, and no indication that anything was wrong prior to it dying. when i contacted nissan of marlboro, ma, the individual i spoke with diagnosed the problem over the phone. he said he was 99% certain it was the steering lock. this was confirmed once we brought the vehicle in for repair. for him to diagnose the problem accurately over the phone, they must see this issue often enough. only further solidifying that nissan is aware that there is a manufacturer's defect. i was told however, that despite nissan being aware of the problem, we had missed the deadline for the extended warranty which ended in june 2015. again, this is not due to normal wear and tear. our car was in perfectly good condition until the moment it simply stopped working. when i contacted nissan consumer affairs to report the problem, i was also made aware that the reason we never heard of the problem was that they had the previous owner, michael something, listed rather than us. so the mailing may have gone to him, not us. we purchased the car from nissan of woburn as a certified pre-owned vehicle. by the time i spoke with the second individual from nissan, our information was updated and she claimed nissan can not guarantee that recall information is mailed to the correct owner.