2009 Nissan Cube electrical problems

Filed Jan 21, 2023 · Electrical · VA

Started my car at 9. Went to start my car at 10. Wouldn’t start. The escl has failed.

Filed Jan 28, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · OH

My 2009 nissan cube had a recall for the manufacturing defects associated with the electrical steering column lock (escl). It went out in january 2020 and the nissan dealer wants 832.00 to repair what is a nissan manufacturing defect. Investigating this it was found that in january 2012, just before the car was purchased from the nissan dealer, the escl recall was fixed at the murfreesboro dealership. As I wasnt the owner at the time I do not have paperwork to show this, only the word from the dealer. The escl is obviously still a problem but the dealership said since it was fixed once that met the recall criteria and I have to pay for the manufacturers defective escl. The red light with the key came on when it was parked at a store and wouldn't move so it was towed to the nissan dealer. They have stated the part is 579.93 and the labor will be 312.50. Nissan consumer hotline was contacted and they said that it was repaired but wouldn't give me a date/place so I called the dealership I bought it from to get this information. They are the ones who stated it was done in january 2012 when it was in their possession to sell on the lot. Since it is a documented manufacturers warranty and the dealership supposedly did the work while the car was for sale on their lot (meaning we have to trust they actually did the expensive repair), when the problem still exists why is it not being covered? This is a well documented problem throughout the internet of nissan 2009 cube owners who to this day are having problems with the escl and the extremely expensive repair bills that go with it.

Filed Aug 9, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 98,000 miles · OH

The antitheft lock malfunctioned. Now the car wont start.

Filed Feb 13, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 86,000 miles · NC

Vehicle was parked in a downtown parking garage while my wife was at work. She came out of work after dark, with no access back into a banking building, and the car would not start. After calling me and trying a couple things, we called our roadside assistance and I got in my car to drive 45 minutes there. My wife had to wait in the locked car, alone, until myself and the tow truck arrived. This was an unsafe situation. We had it towed to a dealer and found out the next day that the escl (electronic steering control lock) had failed, which prevents the car from starting. After spending $650 to have it repaired, I did some investigation and found that this is a very common problem not just on the nissan cube, but with altimas, maximas, 370z and infiniti vehicles. After our repair, nissan had extended the warranty on the part, but we were past the mileage and they would not reimburse us. They still have an open service campaign for the altimas and maximas, but not the cube or other affected vehicles. This is a sever safety concern. My wife was alone in a dark parking ramp for almost an hour in the inner city. Imagine if this happened to others after nissan has acknowledged it as a problem, and someone gets mugged or killed while in an unsafe area and cant get their car started. Nissan should issue a 100% recall on all affected vehicles and provide reimbursement for owners who have already paid for the repair.

Filed Jan 4, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan cube. The contact stated that the vehicle had difficulty starting. The contact had to lock the steering wheel in order for the engine to start. In addition, the key fob had to be visible to start the vehicle properly. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle remained parked at the contact's home. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and refused to assist the contact. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 11, 2018 · Electrical · 180,000 miles · CT

The steering lock has failed, and the start button no longer works on the vehicle because the "plunger" has failed within the steering electrical box.

Filed Sep 7, 2018 · Body, Electrical · CA

Back door handle fails to unlock no key access to open or fix...known problem for these cars. Tps sensors malfunction

Filed Feb 19, 2018 · Electrical · 77,000 miles · MN

Engine will not start after turning off. Car cannot be moved because shifter will not come out of park and vehicle will not move. Steering column;

Filed Oct 19, 2017 · Electrical · 135,000 miles · GA

Car would not start. Electronic steering column lock.

Filed Dec 27, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 140,000 miles · MD

Car will not start. Sitting on a residential street. Electronic steering control lock defect.