| Issue ID | 1168178 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10695480 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 18/03/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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!!!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62500 |
| Number of Occurences | 5 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TARZANA, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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