| Issue ID | 961626 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10494934 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 27/01/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I went to the grocery store and came out and attempted to start my car. The intelligent key warning light came on so the car would not start. It was stuck in the lock position. Sent it to the dealer and $1100. This is ridiculous because this seems to be a common problem so why hasn't it been recalled? I was sitting outside in 13 degree weather with my infant son and they say it's not a safety issue. I was about to trade it in for a newer model but i will never buy a nissan again. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIDDLETOWN, RI |
| 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? | |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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