| Issue ID | 929322 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10465428 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 07/07/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2009 nissan altima would not start. Vehicle is equipped with factory intelligent key starting system ,and the intelligent key warning light would blink on the dash. I looked up the code in the owners manual. It stated steering lock malfunctioning. I had vehicle towed to nearest nissan dealer. A faulty steering lock control unit (part #48700-9n00b) needed to be replaced. With parts ($470. 00) and labor ($300. 00) plus taxes the total cost for this repair is $730. 00. This is becoming a common costly issue with 2008-2009 nissan altima's and other nissan vehicles produced in those years. A recall should be started! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LACOMBE, LA |
| 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? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| 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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