2011 Nissan Altima: won't start

Filed May 2, 2019 · Engine · 120,000 miles · PA

Defect in in the ECM. Went to work car started fine and when I went out for lunch push the start button all lights came in in the dash but the car would not turn over the engine. This happened on frankford ave, philadelphia, pa 19135 on 5/1/2019.

Filed Aug 23, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 158,000 miles · CA

Went to start my car.in the dashboard was a key light.car wouldn't start look up things that could be the problem saying something about steering lock.the car was sitting at my house .

Filed Apr 14, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · MD · crash

There is an electric system issue with this make and model. I have had the issue 4 years. The steering wheel and the brakes will lock up and the engine will not turn over. In order to start the car the battery disconnected first and then plug back in and then it will start back up.in the past I have taken my car to the dealership and they have never found any issues on the diagnostics.

Filed Nov 15, 2016 · Steering · 77,000 miles · SC

Steering wheel lock mechanism malfunctioning. Steering wheel locks, brake pad locks. Car turns on but engine will not start. Key fob opens door. Lights and dash light up.

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Electrical · 35,000 miles · NJ

This is an incident that has occurred multiple times, most recently on 2/23/15. Car would not start in colder weather. Replaced battery in january of 2014 fine for awhile. Happened again in december 2014. Got jump start and took to repair shop. Could not find anything wrong with it. Started fine for shop. January 2015, incident occurred again where car would not start. Brought back to repair shop, said I had a faulty battery. Battery replaced. February 2015, less than 3 weeks after new battery put in, car starts fine. Stopped for gas not even 2 minutes later. Trying to start car after filling up, car will not start. Steering wheel is in locked position, brakes are locked up, red light flashing as on dash as if there is no key in the car. Locks were not responsive to either manual button on door nor with key fob. Ignition would not even come close to turning over. No lights would turn on. Car was just dead. Had to tow to repair shop, where mechanic said battery was completely dead. It was brand new 3 weeks ago!!!! Still don't know the real root of the problem. No one can find anything else wrong with it. Have read several other posts with similar situations and it seems that nissan fixing the bcm is the only thing that seems to work in the long run. This is something they should be mandated to do!!!! Car is barely 4 years old and has had this problem for over a year. Ridiculous! Nissan needs to own up to their faulty "no key" ignition system.

Filed Sep 20, 2013 · Electrical · 20,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan altima. The contact stated that she attempted to start the vehicle using the push-to-start button when all of the lights on the instrument panel illuminated but the engine would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that a sensor needed to be reset. The contact stated that she did not know what the sensor was but the vehicle was repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Apr 25, 2013 · Electrical · 38,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan altima. The contact stated the push button ignition would not start the vehicle at times. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or local mechanic for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was 38,000.

Filed Apr 11, 2012 · Engine · 19,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan altima. The contact stated the vehicle engine would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the software needed an update. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure at least three times. The contact stated that the vehicle was in the dealer's possession where he was awaiting further repairs. The failure mileage was 19,000.