| Issue ID | 1342555 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10936317 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 18/12/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2009 nissan altima steering lock failure occurred for no reason, fault, wear and tear, leaving me stranded without the key working to start the stationary car. Nissan admitted a defect and extended the warranty on the 2009 nissan altima steering lock part knowing this, but placed an expiration on the extended warranty. This expiration did/does not cover the actual cars impacted and was, i believe, solely designed to avoid a formal recall. I did not receive any communications informing me of this defect, including during all of my dealer servicing visits that were within the warranty period. The steering lock failed on my 2009 nissan altima. The dealer, clay cooley in irving tx service advisor said that i was six months out of warranty and it would cost $1,200. 00 to repair it. Nothing was wrong with my key fobs and the car was in great shape with the exception of the defective 2009 altima steering lock that prevents my car from reading my key fobs. This should be a recall without expiration. I purchased the car new from nissan and remain the original owner. Nissan should bear the cost for this entire $1,200. 00 repair as it is not normal wear and tear, preventative, of any control of myself. It is a manufacturer defect. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DALLAS, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL21E69NXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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