| Issue ID | 970353 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10503394 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 14/03/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My husband called me to let me know the car would not turn on when he got out of work. I was currently training across the state so was unable to assist i told him to call the car insurance if getting a jump or changing the key fob batteries didn't work. $85 later and a tow i was told the steering wheel control lock unit needed to be replaced and the part is on national back order and when it did come back in stock the part is going to cost me $1200!!!! I will never buy another nissan again and the last 5 cars i have purchased have been a nissan. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JENSEN BEACH, FL |
| 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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