| Issue ID | 1248961 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10816552 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 24/12/15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Was stuck at work over the weekend. Car did not work. Intelligent car key remote changed new battery and still did not work had to tow to dealer nissan , was told to run a diagnostic test on the car , and found out the electronic steering lock is not working. Ive checked online and found out alot people have the same promble that i had. The cost to replace cost about $1200. Since too many people have the same problem. Nissan should have recall all the 09 model . I want nissan reimburse the cost of replacing new lock. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LINO LAKES, MN |
| 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 |
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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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