| Issue ID | 1344526 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10937999 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 26/11/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On 12/26/11 i went to do an errand. I parked the car, came back, and the car wouldn't start. All the electrical worked. I had the key with me, yet the car would start. I had the car towed to the capitol nissan in atlanta. They diagnosed it as a faulty steering lock unit. They replaced the part as well as the ignition switch assembly. The mileage at that time was 33,572. I purchased the car in oct 2011. On 12/21/16 i went out to do an errand, returned to my car, and it wouldn't start. I had the car towed to nalley nissan, who bought capitol nissan. The same scenario. All electrical worked. I had the key yet the car wouldn't start. They diagnosed it with a faulty steering lock unit and replaced it. At this time the mileage was 59,125. The first replacement of this unit the car was still under warranty. This recent incident it wasn't. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59125 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ATLANTA, GA |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL21E99CXXXXXX |
| 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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