2010 Nissan Altima steering problems

Filed Oct 24, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · WA

2010 Nissan altam the front strut insulators on both sides have really bad cracks on the upper insulators. It's a loud clunking noise going over bumps or just driving on flat surfaces. There's a recall on 09 and 10 maxima and altamas with the same issues but this one isn't showing up for a recall.

Filed Oct 15, 2019 · Fuel system, Steering · 145,194 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. While driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal noise underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to hall nissan chesapeake (3417 western branch blvd, chesapeake, va 23321, (877) 475-0728) where it was diagnosed that the high pressure line was leaking fluid, both control arms needed to be replaced, and the steering gear assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the high pressure line was not. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 145,194.

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 99,000 miles · MO

The steering wheel lock

Filed Jan 25, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 82,253 miles · TX

Steering lock indicator light comes on and engine will not start. This has happened 3 times now in the last 2 mos, always on cold temp mornings. Later the light will go out and the engine will start...except this time, later the engine started with the steering lock light will not go out even when running.

Filed Aug 21, 2018 · Airbags, Lights · 50,000 miles · PR

My car had been recalled 4 times for various defects as well as the nissan altima 2005 that I had.

Filed Aug 19, 2018 · Steering · 72,000 miles · NH

My vehicle was parked inside a garage. Upon attempting to move the vehicle it would not start. My key light was/is illuminated on the dash, car goes into the on position but does not start vehicle. Unable to turn off after pushing the "start button".

Filed Feb 9, 2018 · Steering · VA

I went to start my altima one day and it wouldn't start. Noticed the steering wheel was locked and it never does this. Went on youtube and saw videos about a quick fix on the electronic steering lock column. Did what the video said and the car started up. Called nissan because I found a customary replacement on this part for known defects but no full recall wa issued. My VIN did not populate saying I could get mine replaced and they quoted me $1000 for replacement and labor. This default in leaves you stranded with no vehicle. Asked nissan corporate if they could make an exception for my VIN and they told me no. Very displeased with this service.

Filed Mar 27, 2017 · Steering · 683 miles · SC

Hard to turn, make noise when turning and losing power steering fluid!!!

Filed Aug 30, 2016 · Steering · 43,800 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan altima. The contact stated that the steering locked up when using the push to start feature. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the repair. The vehicle was part of a manufacturer communication, which had expired. The failure mileage was 43,800.

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 150,000 miles · AL

The steering lock mechanism is faulty and will not let the car start. The vehicle was stationary where failure occurred. I've done research on this problem and it appears nissan extended the warranty for this part but never issued a recall so that it could be fixed. It is a safety issue that needs to be taken care of by nissan. People are being stranded because their car will not start but seems no one knows about the potential problem until they are stranded. This is an issue that nissan has admitted is a manufacturing problem. I for one will never buy a nissan again because of the poor customer service. Things break, and parts fail, but this particular issue is very very common on 2009-2011 models.