I was driving down a dirt road and my car died i tried to start it back up but it wouldn't do anything i can't turn on any lights unlock or lock the car nothing. shows a light on the dash that looks like the key fob and looked it up and it says that something under the steering column can cause the issues and has a recall
Power steering pressure hose leaking fluid i keep filling fluid using my car daily for my work
Car stopped, would not start, yellow key light on the left dashboard stays on. car will not start at all
2008 nissan alyima would not start. car was parked on the street overnight in front of residence as is most nights after being driven during the day to work. the next morning open car door with fob and pushed key ignition button and car would not start. the key symbol popped up on the dash. tried repeatedly to push button and car refused to start. had car towed to dealer and dealer stated it was engine column steering lock. this is a known issue with nissan altimas and other models; however, 2008 altimas were not included in service campaign and should be.
Electronic steering lock column has failed on my vehicle. this part is a known issue for 2010 nissan altimas burn 2008 has not been even addressed. this failed part .had left me stranded. the vehicle was stationary when the lock no longer worked. failed unit had been quoted at $1100 repair cost.
The power start key isnt turning on the car, it allows you to enter the car but the start takes various attempts. the problem seems to be the lock steering feature malfunctions.
I went to another county with my kids to visit my mom and when i tried to leave the car wouldn't start and there was a light in the dashboard that indicated a key in an amber color, i tried giving it a jumpstart to see if that was the problem and changing the battery of the smart key and nothing worked. i ended up having to leave my car parked in the street where my mom lives and spent the night with my mother and the next day i called my nearest nissan dealer who told me that it was most likely the electronic steering column lock but my car wasn't covered in the recent recall.
Push button sometimes works and sometimes don't ,something to do with steering lock module?cannot start engine.
My car was in my driveway when i tried to start it. a yellow light with a key appeared in the upper left corner of the dash. the car wouldn't start. we researched the warning light and tried everything suggested such as disconnecting the battery, disconnecting the negative battery, etc. with no luck. i have to drive to a conference 4 hours away tomorrow and now have no car.
Hola me llamo[xxx] tengoi un nissan altima 2008 cuyo lo comple con 81 millas e cual ah empesado a tener ploblema la pisarra esta deretida completa rajada tiene olor a plastico derretido cuando en la tarde salgo del trabjo tien un olor super fuerte no puedo andarcon mi nina en el auto me dirigi ala nissan y me trataron super mal que pagar 4.000 mil dolares creo que no es justo cuando la culpa es de ellos vi en telemundo lo casoo pero la marca de mi carro no esta incluida so por favor si pudieran ayudarme se lo agradeseria se le puedo enviare fotos sin ploblema estoy bastante dijustado con el fabrivcante altualmet estoy pagando el carro con el banco es estresante andar asi en la calle eh visto barios modelo 2008 iguales con la pisarra deretida hable con lo dueno y le comente que yo habia ido al dile que eras ploblema de factoria que el dile me avian tratdo super mal pero bueno espero quealguien lea esto gracias 'information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Car suddenly would not start - was stranded and had to call to have it flat bedded to a dealership. i was told the steering lock needed to be replaced. was provided extended warranty for this part since if a defect, i was two weeks overdue and they would not pay for the work to be completed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. while parked, the vehicle failed to start on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lock mechanism needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000.
Dashboard, steering wheel, and shift handle have all melted from heat. the dashboard has become almost liquified, and the glare from the now shiny surface creates a reflection on the windshield, creating a safety hazard. the steering wheel has become gummy, making steering unsafe, and the rubbery material on the shift handle has become gummy, making it difficult to safely shift gears accuarately.
This is the 5th time this has happened in the last 4 weeks and each time i have been left stranded. the escl - electronic steering column lock has failed. my car unlocks/locks properly with the key fob, aux electrical works fine, headlights, radio ect.. however the brake will not depress and the steering wheel is locked not allowing me to start my vehicle leaving me stranded. this is bs! i am very upsetnissan should have a recall and replace this part, but instead i was told this will cost me upward of $1,000 to repair. please help!!!! *tr
Went to a smoke shop went back out and my car wouldn't start.. my key yellow logo on dash is on so i'm positive it steering lock seen a lot of complaints about this and this should be recalled!!!! *tr
I parked my 2008 nissan altima 3.5se at my door took groceries inside and went back to park my car,and it would not start i could go thru the different modes of the push button start but the car would not start. i get it towed to nissan and the tell me my electronic steering column lock has gone bad they also tell me they have a recall on the same part on the 2009 models. price tag to fix the e.s.c.l $800 this is so unfair i believe the 08 models altima should be added to the already ineffect recall for the same exact part. *tr
I parked my 2008 nissan altima 3.5 se in front of my house took groceries into the house i return to the car and it would not start. the key symbol was on. i can without pressing the brake change modes just wont start. *tr
The vehicle cut off and would not start back up. *js
Had the oil changed at dealership. upon driving back home the car would not start. i received the yellow key light on the dash and could not depress the brake pedal or start the car. i attempted to put in a new battery to the intelligent key and also jumpstart the vehicle. still would not start. nothing warns you of this issue and glad that i was not driving the vehicle when this happened or part failed. on the following date the vehicle was towed to the local dealership. on monday the 7th the car was diagnosed with the electric steering lock assembly failure. same day i contacted nissan consumer affairs to find out there were no recalls nor would they offer any assistance or recall this part as they have on other similar models. *tr
I took my car to wash and suddenly for no reason i just heard a noise right after that my reset tire pressure light came on for no reason, then the cruise control light came on and set was flashing, i tried to cancel it but it wouldn't then luckily i should say when i got home my ac just turned off and wouldn't turn back on then i turned the car off and when i tried to start it wouldn't start then the yellow key light turned on and i it wouldn't recognize the either key. my phone was charging and it was also damaged due to this failure. i've very upset. i had to tow it in to the dealer ship to get it diagnosed had to pay 95.00 for it plus now they are telling me this: -----original message----- from: [xxx] sent: monday, august 12, 2013 12:20 pm to: subject: repair quote the repairs for 2008 altima are listed below steering lock assembly & screws 834.22 labor charges 286.20 taxes & disposal fees -95.89 total - 1216.31 this is absurd, i did my research and i see a lot of complaints about the same issue this needs to be recalled. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
I drove my car yesterday without any incidents. i have noticed this "key" symbol on dash warning light indicating i needed to insert the key into the car in order to start the car for the past several months. there is no diagnostic code and i was told by the dealership at nissan that it was just indicating low battery on the key remote (even tho i just replaced the battery in november). i went to start my car this morning and although the dash lights up, the car will not start. i tried to jump start it and still wouldn't start. the brake lights come on and the dash lights up, but the car will not turn over at all. there isn't a fast clicking sound like it could be the starter. the key doesn't work to unlock the doors or the trunk either. apparently this is as a result of a faulty steering lock unit. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. the contact stated that the push-to-start system malfunctioned and the vehicle could not be started. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the contact ran an independent diagnostic test, which determined that there was a defect in the steering column, which needed to be replaced. the contact called the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. the failure mileage was 60,000.
I had only one issue with my 08 altima. the car would occasionally not recognize either of the key-fobs for what seemed like no reason. it did not seem to matter what time of day, temp., or weather. i even replaced the batteries of the key-fobs and the cars battery as well. (which was suggested as the first try to remedy this problem). on may 3, 2013 with about 66,000 miles or so (still a baby as far as car mileage goes) i had no issues starting the car or with it recognizing the key-fob. the 'issue" happened as i was making a lane change. the steering wheel locked making it impossible to control the car causing us (2 children and myself) to crash. my car was totaled... and after this experience i will not be purchasing or riding in another nissan again. i'm certain had i been on a major hwy when this occurred we would have died and others injured/dead as well. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. the contact stated that the engine was running but the vehicle would not move. the contact mentioned that the failure was experienced once before. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that this was a known issue because of the belts that were used in the transmission. the dealer also stated that the steering lock needed to be replaced. the current mileage and failure mileage was 129,000. *tr
Backing up in a parking lot, i heard a loud pop and found that i could not steer the vehicle. i brought the car to a local mechanic who had to replace the power steering rack. *tr
Drove car to work. after 3 hours of work went to start car, was able to open door but could not start car. changed batteries in smart key, still would not start. had car towed to nissan dealership. they informed us that it was the steering lock mechanism, a $1400 dollar repair. i called 1-800-nissan1 and argued with them for day's. they finally agreed to pay for the parts but i'm stuck with $311 in labor costs, and we lost our car for nine day's..nissan refused to pay for a rental car. this needs to be a recall and people need to be reimbursed. nissan will not guarantee me that this will not happen again as it is the same parts. something needs to be done!!!! *tr
Nov 15, 2012 - harrison, nj - steering i own a 2008 salvage nissan altima. i was traveling approximately 40 mph when the steering wheel became extremely stiff. i was unable to turn the wheel so the vehicle to coasted to a stop. i noticed there was no power steering fluid in the vehicle. while adding more power steering fluid, he noticed the fluid leaking directly from the power steering fluid compartment. the vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where i was told the power steering rack fractured from the vehicle. the failure mileage was 44,040 and the current mileage was 44,000, i haven't taken it to authorize dealer yet but since it's a salvage vehicle most likely i'll be paying the repair out my packet. *tr
I got my nissan 2 years ago as a graduation present from my parents. i have never been in a car accident or ran into anything ever from driving any car. one day i was driving on a country road, with no shoulders, near where i live and i went around a sharp turn and went off the road a little bit but then corrected myself and got back onto the road. once i got back onto the road my car went out of control. the steering wheel started turning to the left and right uncontrollably and i pressed on the brakes and the car started sliding and spinning out of control from the wheel turning. the car then went to the other side of the road from the spinning and flipped over! i had to go to the hospital but i wasn't seriously injured and thank god no one else was in the car with me because they most likely would have been seriously injured because when the car flipped over the passenger side was the side that had the most damage, etc. my car is totaled and my parents are very angry with me, and i know i was driving faster than i should have, but i honestly believe that the car was a major contributor to the crash. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. the contact was traveling approximately 60 mph when the steering wheel became extremely stiff. the contact was unable to turn the wheel so the vehicle to coasted to a stop. the vehicle was then towed to the contacts residence. he then noticed there was no power steering fluid in the vehicle. while adding more power steering fluid, he noticed the fluid leaking directly from the power steering fluid compartment. the vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was told the power steering rack fractured from the vehicle. the vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where the power steering rack was repaired. the failure mileage was 45,762 and the current mileage was 48,000. updated 03/10/11 *bf
Car has developed a terrible wobble or shimmy between 30 and 40 mph. nissan maintains it is in the cvt transmission . i have had the car into dealer many, many times.. no solution. but, all agree the car wobbles and shimmies at 30-40 mph. i have had nissan engineers drive car, same result;.nothing. i have written to nissan corporate offices, no solution. told by nissan that my driving style may be too conservative for car. told by nissan execs to drive car harder and faster and avoid speeds between 30 and 40 mph. how absurd. nissan says there is no solution, so live with it. this car is a danger. what will happen on snow and ice. the consumer stated the transmission was reprogrammed several times, but to no avail. updated ivoq 12/08/11 *tr
I request that nhtsa investigate a major car defect of my nissan altima coupe. on 09/25/2009 i was driving on bruckner expressway close the exit 52 to bronx river parkway. i was driving between 45 to 50 mph, the breaks stopped working, i tapped the breaks continuously and still they did not work after a few seconds the steering wheel starting turning un-controllably to the right, then to the left. i tried to press on the breaks and control the vehicle but there was nothing i could do since the breaks and the steering wheel were not working. the car hit the highway shoulder on the left and then turned to the right. i believed that was the end of my life and my passanger's life. after about a mile the car came to a stop. i had never experienced an accident before. i bought a brand new car so i can avoid technical and manufacturing problems. but i was not lucky because my one year old nissan altima couple had a major manufacturing defect that almost took my life . now all said and done, it has been 10 days that i have been in touch with nissan of usa and nissan of garden city. for these long ten traumatized days the only answer i got from nissan is that the car will be inspected and that nissan is going to let me know what happened to the car. nissan did not provide me with a loaner or funds to rent a car. it has been 10 days that i have been renting cars or taking cabs paying from my pocket to make it to work. i am out of funds and nissan does want to respond to the issue. i know that the car has a major manufacturing problem. i will not drive that car again under any circumstance. i do not want that car to be driven from anyone else because i am very sure that car is very dangerous. this car needs to be inspected carefully so nissan can learn from this mistake and prevent future similar accidents that can turn deadly. nissan needs to be responsible for their own mistakes. i hope nhtsa will be able to help in this issue. *tr thank you, alma uldedaj
Car not stable. it wanders and pitches. steering is all over the road. requires constant correcting. seems very unstable on the interstate at 60mph and higher. seems to pitch from corner to corner. *tr
Vehicle rides unstable. sharp turns causes car to become unstable, loses controls of turn. tires or rims unbalanced. have vehicle seem many times and the problem can not be corrected. neither representative would confirm problem. told by american tires sale associate, nissan will not reimburse them for correcting the problems. they rebalanced the tires, but this did not correct the problem. advise right front tire problem, but they would not give a write up on the problem. my vehicle has had too many recalls. hanlees richmond hilltop nissan should have known about the many recalls, prior to selling this vehicle. march 26, 2009 had car in for servicing, driver seat broken, brake hardware damaged - brakes replaced. mileage at time of servicing 12,800. i had complained about these problems from day one. i spoke with the finance associate about replacing the car, but he refused.. i have noted from servicing order on march 26, 2009 - heat shield problem - high rpm on initial startup. antioch service advisor did not address this matter, because nissan has not issued a correction order on this as of today. this is a brand new car that has many problems from the first day of purchase! i have tried so many times to get help from the service center as well as nissan consumer services. not help!!! *tr
2008 nissan altima. consumer complaint for power steering defect in a nissan vehicle. consumer states that some bolts fell out of the vehicle that caused the tensioner belt for the power steering to break. *kb