| Issue ID | 960376 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10493584 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 18/01/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2009 nissan altima - key warning light illuminated and car failed to start. Car was towed to nearest nissan dealership where it was determined by diagnostic testing that the steering lock mechanism failed and needed to be replaced. Total estimated cost of repair with parts and labor is $1,100. 00. Manufacturer will be contacted during business hours tomorrow. Total miles at time of incident was 64,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BURLINGTON, IA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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