| Issue ID | 1301856 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10888143 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 13/01/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car was parked so my spouse could run an errand. When he went to start up the car, the engine wouldn't turn over and the steering didn't work at all. The car could not be driven. It had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the steering lock module needed to be replaced and that it was a recurring problem in some nissans that had been addressed in more recent year models. It cost $961. 33 to fix!!! The steering module alone cost $679. 44. I am outraged that this "recurring problem" isn't the subject of a recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 113976 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FRANKLIN, CT |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL21E99NXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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