Problems with 2009 Nissan Maxima STEERING

The steering lock control on the vehicle failed causing the car to become disabled. the steering wheel would not turn and was locked in place, additionally the vehicle was stalled and would not restart. fortunately the incident occurred in a parking lot had the steering lock control failed while driving a significant accident would have likely occurred as the driver would have lost steering control. the car had to be towed to the nissan service shop for a repair costing nearly $1000. this was a known safety issue for nissan as they extended the warranty for this part however my vehicle's control unit failed after the warranty expired. after online research i discovered many other nissan owners have suffered the same safety failure on their vehicles. it is an obvious manufacturer safety defect that needs to be recalled.

Steering wheel lock - ignition lock assembly failure. i purchased my 2009 nissan ma xima in nov 2012 and my car has been running pretty good until the dreaded day when i was stranded because my car would not start. i had my car towed and i was told that thevsteeringbwheel lock assembly needed to be replaced $1189.00. i don't know about you, but im not made out of money. after a little research i discovered that this problem has been happening since 09. this is outrageous and nissan should have owned up and fixed this problem along time ago. this is unacceptable and there should be a recall and not just a bulletin. there is a problem and nissa needs to fix there wrong, instead selling cars knowing that there is a problem. a recall needs to be issued and nissan needs to do the repairs immediately with no charge to their customers.

When trying to start the car, it fails to start. steering has failed, not allowing the car to start. this issue has appeared twice on my car in 7 days. thanks to youtube.com i have been able to limp my way. i took the car to my local nissan dealer, and the diagnosis was determined that steering lock has failed. they told me that that with parts and labor it would be $1,500. i researched this issue online and found pages and pages of online forums with people complaining about this issue. i called 1-800-nissan they reviewed the case and offered me nothing in return. nissan knows this is an issue; it should be a recall; however, they are doing nothing to rectify the problem. nissan please fix this problem.

Key indicator lock light came on. car would not start completely disabled. did research to see if others have had same problem on youtube and this site to find that multiple people have had same issue. had vehicle towed to dealership $1,100 estimate!!!

I pulled into my mother's driveway stopped the car to run into the house for about an hour. went back to start the car and it wouldn't start. the yellow key indicator light came on as if it wasn't recognizing my i-key. was told by nissan dealer this was steering lock malfunction common in the vehicles. was given a quote of $900 not including towing. contacted consumer affairs upon seeing that this was a common issue to insure i wasn't covered by any warranty etc. no was the answer to that. i find it disturbing that nissan is aware of this issue and is ok with leaving consumers stranded in possibly undesirable or unsafe situations. i am a 2nd time nissan owner but after how this is being handled this will be my last nissan vehicle. i was told to take the vehicle to nissan for diagnostic because a case could be opened by consumer affairs to possible assist with the payment but they only assist more reliable customers, which they didn't feel i was since i hadn't been going to nissan for my services. i purchased this car second hand and was not under warranty. i went more cost efficient routes for servicing as the one time i tried to contact them for assistance in the past staff was rude. i just can't believe i am left int his position for a know issue with no assistance from the company.

Steering lock malfunctions stranding the driver in possibly dangerous locations or hours. had to tow to dealer and pay $1094 for repairs

While traveling west on the pa turnpike, my steering wheel just dropped to the lowest position!! scared the hell out of me. i ended up getting the car to the shoulder of the road. i was able to get the steering position up at little to stay and lock. drove the car back to my local nissan dealership to tell me that the motor for the steering wheel tilt and/or telescopic needs replaced!! what a freaking nightmare...$800 plus dollars for repairs plus tax!! what a crock of bull!! i see that this is happening to a lot of nissan owners!! why isnt the government doing anything!! not until somebody has a fatality accident!!

Car was parked. car will not start steering locked up

Got off of work and i tried to crank my car and it wouldn't start. the key symbol was on but that's it.so i got it towed to local mechanic through my insurance and i payed 35. they couldn't find the problem so i had to get it towed the car lot where i bougjt it from and it cost me $125. i've since did research and it seems that a lot of people has having the same problem and paying over $1, 000 out of pocket.now iam waiting for my leinholder to tell me i owe them $1, 000. i really like my 2009 nissan maxima but i will not buy another one

Upon successfully unlocking the car, the push ignition failed to respond and the car would not start. the keyfob was able to lock and unlock the car, even set off the panic alarm but pressing the ignition button would not move the car out of "lock" position. the car had been parked for about 1.5 hrs before having been driven several miles. upon diagnosis by a licensed mechanic, the electronic steering lock module was found to have failed. on further online research, it was learned that this part is susceptible to failure and it is common to find many 2009 nissan owners of several models (altima, maxima, 370z) to have had this problem, within and outside of warranty.

I was stranded at work due to my steering wheel locking device would not unlock. nothing we tried worked. had my car towed to dealership to find out that this is a major issue with other owners. no recall on this safety issue at this time. nissan gave an extended warranty instead but did not make all owners aware. i was never notified of this issue. dealership repaired the device and i have a bill for $906.00 that is not covered under warranty because it expired june 2015.

Takata recall this whole steering lock situation is an absolute outrage. apparently nissan does not feel they are responsible for paying or replacing this defect. i know they've lost my business. i feel as well as many others this should be a recall. i am not the only person who has complained or had this problem. it is hundreds of dollars to fix and after reading there are tons of cases identical to mine. i had to leave my car unattended at our local jcpenney's for two days and two nights because the vehicle completely locked up.

Unable to start car due to streering is locked. no power to turn on any accessories.

I was driving along a highway at 50 mph. when the steering wheel suddenly fell to my knees. this car has a retractable steering system. i was able to steer the car safely to the side of the road. i did not drive the car. the steering wheel was then able to be pushed back into the driving position. i brought the car to the dealership today, and they told me that the two electric motors in the steering column were defective (had to be replace) the cost woulkd be $2,000. the car has just 60,000 miles.

I have not had the car long enough to pay the taxes and the steering locks. warranty will not cover this is a mess over $1100 to repair. i was going to get my aunt picture copied for her wedding she is deceased. i didn't get the picture and i missed the wedding waiting on the tow truck. really 😡 upset with nissan i don't think i will be buying another one ever. many people has had this issue yet nissan will not fix this issue. very dissatisfied customer

Unable to start vehicle, steering column won't unlock. occurs when vehicle is parked. seems to be a well known issue with the steering mechanism unable to properly signal the bcm. stranding the driver.

I got in my car tried turning it on and it would not turn over at all. i knew it wasn't the battery because all lights were on and fob still worked. when i put the actual key in slot it gave the missing key light. i had to have it towed to nissan where they told me it would be 1100 to fix the steering wheel lock. after researching online i saw a lot of the same complaints, and that nissan had issued an extended warranty. after calling nissan consumer affairs they informed me that my warranty had expired 4 months ago but that they would escalate to see if they would cover a portion. after being strung for three days, they decided that they would not cover any of the cost. they also informed me prior that normal protocol was for consumer affairs to call the dealership where the car was which they never did for, i just got an automatic no!

2009 nissan maxima. consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering wheel lock malfunction. *smd

Daughter drove car home from school. went to leave a couple hours later for volleyball practice and the car was completely frozen. we could not depress the gas pedal and there were 2 lights on the dashboard that kept flashing. one was red and had a key symbol in it and the other was orange and said the word key in it. the car was stuck in the garage, could not even move it into neutral to be towed, had to get the towing guy to go get another mechanic to use a screwdriver to release a mechanism that would allow them to put the car in neutral so they would not have to "drag" it out of the garage. ended up being the steering lock with a cost for parts of $684.87 - total cost with labor $964.76. we were informed that this particular part had an extended warranty put on it that was good through may of 2015. didn't matter the mileage on the car, apparently it was only a time issued warranty. so, once may came and went - you paid for your own part. we are curious as to why this was not made a recall verses an extended warranty situation. we are now out $1000 for something that nissan knows is a problem, yet has not done the proper thing by issuing a full recall for this problem.

Tires vibrated as if out of balance. took back to dealer he rebalanced and rotated tires. this did not change vibration. continued to have vibration and dealer stated he could find nothing wrong with tires. dealer stated he had never seen a bad tire only bad drivers. these were new tires with less than 3000 miles. i continued to drive withn these tires but finally changed to cooper radials. have no problem since changing. feel dealer unjust in evaluation and complaint. basically tires bounced at interstate speeds. out of 4 tires one worn drastically while others wore fairly even but all continued to be out of balance. cost at purchase about $875.00.

I attempted to start my car as i left work one afternoon and it would not start. the push start button was in the lock mode and the picture in the dash indicated that my wheel was locked, while my ant-theft light flashed continuously. i made several different attempts for hours to unlock the steering collar myself and start my car, only to fail over and over again which lead to me having it towed to a local nissan dealership, the next day. the dealership ran a diagnostic test on the car and told me that i needed a new steering lock box, which typically does not go out on cars like mine (2009 nissan maxima). this seems to be a manufacture defect but i am being charged at least $1000 to fix this problem, with no fault of my own. will you assist me in resolving this problem?

Came out to my car; car wouldn't start. push start/stop button in "lock" mode; key light indicator flashed; anti-theft light in "steady" mode. called niss. roadside asst. to be told that it would be $82 for towing to the nearest dealership after only wanting help with battery testing. i put the towing on hold. called the nearest niss. dealership directly. was told that it may be the key fob batteries. my daughter and i walked home for close asst. to drive to niss. for new key fob batteries. returned back to my car to test the key fob with no luck. doors lcked/unlcked, windows let down; didn't let back up; it was raining! used my own jumper cables for battery testing. not the battery! lights worked. my battery was brand new and recently purchased. contacted my ins. for overnight tow to nissan. researched on the issue and came to the steering column unit failing often. nissan ext. warranty is 6 yrs/unl. mileage; was relieved. nissan worked on my car from 7:21a to 3:40p. told me the steering column unit was out of warranty last yr. only had the car for 5yrs! took nissan 5hrs for a diagnostics on my car saying my battery was dead; need to swap it out with theirs to run the test. my battery was brand new! 1hr. later, diagnosed as faulty steering column module. contacted niss. consumer affairs and escalated to regional. niss. gave me a price of $1071 to fix. told nissan i would try to fix the module myself and have it towed to where i originally bought my battery due to existing warranty. however, towing was too expensive and fixing it myself would prb not work. spoke with service mgr. who said they could charge me for swapping out batteries but will only charge me $1027.98. total ripoff and nissan lied about my battery results. took it to my orig. shop; ran the battery; was in good condition and fully charged! want a full refund; should be a recall!!!! lost a customer!!!! *tr

Car does not start. difficult time getting into the car while using my key fob. when i push the ignition button there is no nose and no lights. tried jumping the car for 15 minutes with no success. i was told by the nissan dealership mechanic that it is the steering lock system. this is going to cost me for towing and labor and parts. money i do not have. reading up on this problem tells me that there should have been a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the security warning light illuminated intermittently causing the vehicle not to start. the vehicle was towed numerous times due to the vehicle being unable to start. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lock control unit needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 84,000.

Went to store this morning to get coffee, got back in car and it would not start. indicators suggest no key and one suggest key in car. cost me $75 to have it towed and just found out it will cost $1,000 for repairs. very upset and would like nissan to make this a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan maxima. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering lock needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 133,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan maxima. when trying to start the vehicle, the "no key" warning light illuminated. as a result, the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column unit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 82,000.

i get in my car by opening the doors with my intelligent key (in other words, the battery isn't dead). once inside the car, the key light blinks on even though i had the key in my hand. i can't start the car or even press the brake in, the car won't go into acc mode because it doesn't detect the key (again, i'm able to lock, unlock doors, open hood and even sound off the alarm through the same intelligent key..?) .i put the fob into the slot and it flashes to eject it...now my car will not start and my windows are stuck down...i went to get my other key fob and still doesn't read the key...now my car is stuck and i can not drive it...soooo what i have tried to do was beating on the steering column, making it tilt and all over n over and nothing... unplugging the battery for over 30 minutes in hopes of 'restarting' the alarm system putting in the intelligent key into the slot where the key goes (off the left side of the steering wheel) ..still key light blinks indicating i need a key....now looking this up there are alot others with this problem with a 09-10 nissan maxima and the gtr has same issue and a recall was done on that...so can we please get a recall on the 09 nissan maxima so this can be solved for myself and others? *tr

Ntb09-094 steering column comfort adjustment the steering column power adjustment (tilt or telescope) does not work or makes abnormal noise when operating the switch. although it is known problem and defect it is not covered by any warranty. *tr

2009 nissan maxima, purchased new--key fob light indicator illuminated on dashboard, car won't start, brake lights work, key fob unlocks doors and trunk. warranty expired about 1k miles ago. i was told that the steering lock part, which may repair/solve the matter is about $1200. i am repulsed and utterly disgusted. prior to this matter, the tilt feature [for steering wheel) on the car ceased to work. *tr

Today i got stranded, my 2009 nissan maxima wouldn't start due to my steering wheel being locked and wouldn't unlock. tried everything the manual stated and nothing worked. now i have to take it to the dealer where i'm going to get charged a lot of money for something that the dealer should pay for. i did some research and found out that nissan is aware of this malfunction but does not place a recall on it. my car isn't even paid off yet and i'm having an issue with it. i don't understand? i bought my car brand new in 2009 and is well maintained with low miles. nissan should put a recall on this problem, it can be dangerous. *tr

Nissan intelligent key was not communicating with engine start function. yellow key light was on, key would unlock and lock the car, but it will not start. suspected issue from reading all other nissan maxima owner forums is that it is a steering lock failure. had tow truck take our car to the nearest car max nissan dealer where we purchased the vehicle back in september 2012. *tr

I have had several complaints with my 2009 nissan maxima, first i keep having to replace the battery which i received a new battery from the dealer in january of 2013 with an 84 month warranty, well today the battery died again. i have had issues with the steering column since i purchased the vehicle in august of 2008. the first time steering column locked and the vehicle had to be towed to dealer and was replaced under warranty. it was replaced again the next few months and i was told it was the battery and then several months later stopped working again the up and down function. second the vehicle suspension was supposedly replaced due the recall ...but i was told recently by dealer that it need to be replaced again and they were trying to charge me over $1200 for a recalled item. which i refused to pay. *tr

Reaches a normal beverage center in my nissan maxima 2009 and went out in 4 hours when not lit it wanted to turn on my car, the screen showed two intelligent keys warning lights nissan and security indicator, the key worked properly, the lights of the car too, the problem is just not turned on at all, i went to nissan dealership and are charging me 1400 usd to fix my car and i see i'm not the only one with this problem in 2009 nissan maxima is very common to have some guarantee should the damaged piece, i need help with my car. *tr

Went to turn the car on and the breaks were stiff and the steering wheel didn't want to turn. apparently my steering wheel locked for no reason. this has been a big problem with the nissan max. and they refuse to have a recall and expect me to pay for it out of pocket. *tr

Tilt motor and telescoping motor ceased to work. grinding sound when using the 4 way rocker switch to telescope or tilt the steering wheel. *tr

In august of 2014 i got in my car, 2009 nissan maxima, started it. memory is set for my drivers seat. seat set as normal. steering/tilt did not move as it is set to my position. did not move in, out, up nor down tried to set it, did not work manually either. took my car to dealer, they said the motor has gone out in steer/tilt and it will cost close to $500.00 to get fixed. *tr

The steering wheel column is locked in the down position making it very difficult to steer with the wheels hitting my knees and extremely hard entering and exiting the vehicle. i am unable to adjust the steering wheel column at all. there is a very loud grinding noise coming from the column, which seems to be the motor or electrical component/ gears. *tr

Tilt and telescopic motors both failed locking the steering wheel in an awkward and uncomfortable position for driving. motors continue to try and run thus depleting the battery of energy while the car's engine is off. *js

There was an open recall on the the struts i purchased the care from alantic nissan september 2009. i took the care to get checked out and was told that the origanal struts were on the care yet alantic nissan said that they proformed the recall december 2009. my spouse and i did not take the care to get this done because we were not aware never told that there was a recall. the campaign #09v358000. i only found this out because at service in nissan 112 i was told. i was told the nissan is not required to tell consmers about recall nhtsa is requirded to do so. if so was i not informed that the tranmisson coverage was changed to 120,000 the steering was recalled and motors in the seat. *tr

Motor in steering column failed and caused the steering column to jerk and make a grinding noise when ever the steering column moved or when the door was opened. nissan had a service and technical bulletin (ntb09-094) on this item dated september 23, 2009. so this has been a known issue and no recall has been done on this. i even have an extended warranty and in my warranty it states it should be covered by nissan and they refuse to cover it. *tr

I stopped at a store for about 5 minutes. when i returned to my car to leave, my car would not start. the anti theft and the yellow key symbol was blinking. the steering wheel would not lock so i could press the brake pedal to start the car. my car had to be towed to the dealer. they found that the steering lock assembly was faulty. the part was covered under the extended powertrain warranty. i am a female and i was along. this could become a dangerous situation and i think the 2009 maxima should be a part of a recall that is for the 2009 altima as well. the same problem! *tr

I returned to my parked car after commuting on the train home from work and tried to start the vehicle. it was a bitter cold evening and the temperature was approximately 3 degrees. when i tried to start the car, the key icon showed up on the left hand side of the instrument panel and the steering was locked and push button ignition did not start the car. the brake pedal was very stiff and did not "give" when depressed. also, i couldn't get the car to shift to neutral to move it when my husband arrived to see if he could determine the problem. i had the vehicle towed to a repair shop and they said it is a nissan problem and the part is on an extended warranty because of the well-known and ongoing issues. i am in the process of having the car towed to my nissan dealer to have them inspect it and repair it. they are instructed to search for any recalls or warranty when entering the vin number. i've searched the internet and it seems like a very common issue. even the towing company driver said he tows about 3-5 nissans a week with the same issue and it's very common, as it happens all of the time. i'm hoping they have this part on recall or have it listed on an extended warranty repair. my 2009 maxima has 37,000 miles on it. *tr

The engine would not turn over or start and the steering wheel is locked. a small yellow key appears on the left side of the left instrument dial. the intelligent key does not engage. web research indicates probable steering lock failure. the car was towed to nearest nissan dealer today feb. 5 who confirmed that steering lock has failed. the dealer service personnel tells me the replacement part is on back order, none of the other dealers in the washington dc area have one. technically it may not be a safety problem requiring a recall but if you had this problem on the shoulder of an interstate highway or sitting on the tracks at a railroad crossing it could be very dangerous. now we will need some experience in order to trust the car to operate correctly in a safe manner. i am glad we have another car that is working correctly. *tr

my 2009 nissan maxima will not start. the yellow key light on the left comes on briefly. i had it towed to a repair shop and was told it is the steering column lock module. part is not available due to a high failure rate.. the dealer, repair shop and the tow truck driver all noted this is happening frequently. this was also confirmed by some internet research. i think a nationwide recall is in order. drivers are being stranded with no warning. *tr

My 2009 nissan maxima will not start. the yellow key light on the left comes on briefly. i had it towed to the dealership and was told it is the steering column lock module and that it will cost over $900 to repair, not to mention over $100 for the diagnostic exam. i don't feel consumers should have to pay for a problem that they have not caused. it's apparent that this is happening frequently according to the research i have done. i feel that nissan should pay this cost. *tr

Steering wheel motor started grinding and locked in the lowest position difficult to steer in that position until fixed called nissan and they said there was no campaign, extended warranty, or problem they know of. they admitted to extended warranty on push button ignition replaced motor at a cost of $420 nissan is ignoring the hundreds of complaints i have seen on the internet forums, problem occurring in 2009 maximas and muranos. the dealership said they replace 2-3 a week. if it is true, at every dealership it is about 40 % of all maximas sold in 09 have the bad motor which costs $189. nissan needs to cover the cost for this defective motor !!!!!! the start button and steering column are related parts !!!!!!! *tr

I parked and went into local post office. got back in my car and it wouldn't start. tried to get a jump and was told nothing was wrong with battery, doors unlocked, lights came on and hazard lights worked. called local nissan dealership and explained to service gentleman what was going on and he immediately told me the steering lock release had gone out and i needed to have the car towed to the dealership. three days later the service gentleman called me and told me it was indeed the steering lock release that'd gone out and it was $775 + tax to get it fixed. i'm baffled because my car is my only means of transportation and i can't believe that the end result is that i have to pay for this. the car will not work without this release switch being replace and i don't have the money to get it fix so what now am i to do. i began to read upon this issue and see it's an ongoing problem with '09 maximas and it has been recalled on other such nissan vehicles. i think nissan should take the responsibility for this and recall this part for its customers. this is unbelievable and also not covered under warranty. *tr

My wife parked the car on monday night, and the next day when she tried to start it, nothing would happen, like it wasn't registering the key fob. so i went to the car and i tried to start it, and i noticed that i could turn the steering wheel all the way to the left, and all the way to the right. the steering wheel lock isn't working. after researching this problem on the internet, i found out that this is a common problem with an expensive fix that has to be fixed by the dealership. the problem with that is that we live 2 hrs from the nearest dealership, and on top of the lock being replaced, we will have to pay around $200 to have it towed. i'm thankful that my wife was here at the house when this happened, and not out somewhere with our new born daughter considering it has been below 0 degrees here the past few days. *tr

Cant start car.. seems like steering wheel lock assembly malfunction. i have looked and noticed that alot of 2009 nissans have had this issue. *tr