| Issue ID | 1252161 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10819098 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 08/01/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Went to get gas vehicle wouldn't start. Called dealer and concluded electronic steering lock was defective causing car not to start. Had car towed to dealer since car out of extended warranty had to pay $933 to dealer for repair. This problem is quite common and had it fixed in a short time. This needs to be a recall. Herba nissan of johnstown ny completed repair. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AMSTERDAM, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL21E49NXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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