2008 Nissan Altima: steering wheel locks up

Filed Jan 14, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · 14,772 miles · LA · crash

Brakes locked and steering locked causing a rear end accident driving on a city highway going to work.

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 Sep 29, 2017 · Steering · 125,000 miles · OK

Push button sometimes works and sometimes don't ,something to do with steering lock module?cannot start engine.

Filed Aug 11, 2017 · Steering · 112,000 miles · CA

Electronic steering lock column has failed on my vehicle. This part is a known issue for 2010 nissan altimas burn 2008 has not been even addressed. This failed part .had left me stranded. The vehicle was stationary when the lock no longer worked. Failed unit had been quoted at $1100 repair cost.

Filed Feb 23, 2017 · Electrical · 102,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start the intelligent key fob and the steering lock mechanism warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Updated 06/01/17*lj the vehicle was repaired. Updated 10/19/2017

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 90,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While parked, the vehicle failed to start on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lock mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

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 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!!!!

Filed Apr 20, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 146,311 miles · VA

Had the oil changed at dealership. Upon driving back home the car would not start. I received the yellow key light on the dash and could not depress the brake pedal or start the car. I attempted to put in a new battery to the intelligent key and also jumpstart the vehicle. Still would not start. Nothing warns you of this issue and glad that I was not driving the vehicle when this happened or part failed. On the following date the vehicle was towed to the local dealership. On monday the 7th the car was diagnosed with the electric steering lock assembly failure. Same day I contacted nissan consumer affairs to find out there were no recalls nor would they offer any assistance or recall this part as they have on other similar models.

Filed Aug 13, 2013 · Steering · 11,100 miles · TX

I took my car to wash and suddenly for no reason I just heard a noise right after that my reset tire pressure light came on for no reason, then the cruise control light came on and set was flashing, I tried to cancel it but it wouldn't then luckily I should say when I got home my AC just turned off and wouldn't turn back on then I turned the car off and when I tried to start it wouldn't start then the yellow key light turned on and I it wouldn't recognize the either key. My phone was charging and it was also damaged due to this failure. I've very upset. I had to tow it in to the dealer ship to get it diagnosed had to pay 95.00 for it plus now they are telling me this: -----original message----- from: [xxx] sent: monday, august 12, 2013 12:20 pm to: subject: repair quote the repairs for 2008 altima are listed below steering lock assembly & screws 834.22 labor charges 286.20 taxes & disposal fees -95.89 total - 1216.31 this is absurd, I did my research and I see a lot of complaints about the same issue this needs to be recalled. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 14, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 69,500 miles · CA

I drove my car yesterday without any incidents. I have noticed this "key" symbol on dash warning light indicating I needed to insert the key into the car in order to start the car for the past several months. There is no diagnostic code and I was told by the dealership at nissan that it was just indicating low battery on the key remote (even tho I just replaced the battery in november). I went to start my car this morning and although the dash lights up, the car will not start. I tried to jump start it and still wouldn't start. The brake lights come on and the dash lights up, but the car will not turn over at all. There isn't a fast clicking sound like it could be the starter. The key doesn't work to unlock the doors or the trunk either. Apparently this is as a result of a faulty steering lock unit.

Filed May 9, 2013 · Electrical, Steering · 66,000 miles · TX · crash

I had only one issue with my 08 altima. The car would occasionally not recognize either of the key-fobs for what seemed like no reason. It did not seem to matter what time of day, temp., or weather. I even replaced the batteries of the key-fobs and the cars battery as well. (which was suggested as the first try to remedy this problem). On may 3, 2013 with about 66,000 miles or so (still a baby as far as car mileage goes) I had no issues starting the car or with it recognizing the key-fob. The 'issue" happened as I was making a lane change. The steering wheel locked making it impossible to control the car causing us (2 children and myself) to crash. My car was totaled... And after this experience I will not be purchasing or riding in another nissan again. I'm certain had I been on a major hwy when this occurred we would have died and others injured/dead as well.