2008 Nissan Altima: won't start

Filed Jul 22, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · PA

While driving down the highway at about 60 mph the vehicle shut off and has not restarted in almost 2 weeks. There was no indication or warning of any engine trouble prior to it shutting off. Luckily, I was getting off an exit and nobody was injured. Had I NOT been exciting the highway, there would have most certainly been a MULTI vehicle accident with severe injuries and possibly even death because of the high speeds. Once the car was completely stopped and off towards the shoulder I tried to restart but got a fast clicking noise, but wouldn't start. Let the car sit for a little tried to jump start it, but now the key indicator was being displayed which means the car wasn't recognizing the key even in the slot. This leads me to believe the security system/ immobilizer could've been what caused it to shut off. The car has not been looked at yet. Still waiting for Nissan dealer to diagnose it.

Filed Mar 22, 2020 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · GA

Orange key light indicator comes on and car will not start up.

Filed Dec 6, 2018 · Driver assistance · LA

Intelligent key warning light is on when starting the vehicle and it won't start or do anything, that is a shame y'all don't have no type of recall for this problem looks like a lot of 2007-2012 have this same issue and y'all are not doing good anything. This issue should be a recall to many vehicles with the same issue. Thanks

Filed Feb 6, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 139,000 miles · TN

Car stopped, would not start, yellow key light on the left dashboard stays on. Car will not start at all

Filed Oct 20, 2017 · Steering · IL

2008 nissan alyima would not start. Car was parked on the street overnight in front of residence as is most nights after being driven during the day to work. The next morning open car door with fob and pushed key ignition button and car would not start. The key symbol popped up on the dash. Tried repeatedly to push button and car refused to start. Had car towed to dealer and dealer stated it was engine column steering lock. This is a known issue with nissan altimas and other models; however, 2008 altimas were not included in service campaign and should be.

Filed Oct 4, 2017 · Engine · 90,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the push button system failed to start the engine. The engine started when the push button was engaged numerous times. The contact also stated that the fob did not start the engine. The vehicle was taken to howard bently buick gmc (1230 huntsville highway, fayetteville, tn 37334, phone: 931‑433‑1585). The buick dealer advised the contact to take the vehicle to a nissan dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the buick dealer replaced the battery, which did not correct the failure. The buick dealer stated that the brake stop switch may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2017 · Steering · 126,000 miles · CA

I went to another county with my kids to visit my mom and when I tried to leave the car wouldn't start and there was a light in the dashboard that indicated a key in an amber color, I tried giving it a jumpstart to see if that was the problem and changing the battery of the smart key and nothing worked. I ended up having to leave my car parked in the street where my mom lives and spent the night with my mother and the next day I called my nearest nissan dealer who told me that it was most likely the electronic steering column lock but my car wasn't covered in the recent recall.

Filed Jul 6, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 140,000 miles · TX

My car was in my driveway when I tried to start it. A yellow light with a key appeared in the upper left corner of the dash. The car wouldn't start. We researched the warning light and tried everything suggested such as disconnecting the battery, disconnecting the negative battery, etc. With no luck. I have to drive to a conference 4 hours away tomorrow and now have no car.

Filed Nov 3, 2015 · Steering · 124,809 miles · NJ

Car suddenly would not start - was stranded and had to call to have it flat bedded to a dealership. I was told the steering lock needed to be replaced. Was provided extended warranty for this part since if a defect, I was two weeks overdue and they would not pay for the work to be completed.

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 67,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start until after several attempts. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake pedal was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000. Ma 10/2

Filed Mar 12, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 148,000 miles · MS

Car cranks but won't start.

Filed Dec 24, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 123,000 miles · MO

Went to a smoke shop went back out and my car wouldn't start.. My key yellow logo on dash is on so I'm positive it steering lock seen a lot of complaints about this and this should be recalled!!!!