2009 Nissan Altima steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 862 complaints for the 2009 Nissan Altima, 40% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 862 40% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 705 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 43 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 115 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 171 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 153 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 89 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 67 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 36 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 14 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 705 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
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
In the evening of nov 26, 2016. It was a freezing cold night. My car could not start with "key and key sign" light on. It was on briefly before. But it went away after changing battery on the fob. This time I tried all tricks from internet and it does not work. Finally I took the electric steering lock from the steering rod. Depress the piston. The car can be turned on. From internet, there are so many 2009 altima owner has the same issue and nissan also knew it because it extended the warranty to march 2016.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Nissan Altima
- Electrical system 466 complaints
- Engine 117 complaints
- Air bags 92 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 91 complaints
- Body & structure 90 complaints
- Brakes 49 complaints
- Cruise control 49 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 48 complaints