| Issue ID | 1415792 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11035329 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 17/10/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHICAGO, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL21EX8NXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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