2009 Nissan Maxima: won't start

Filed Apr 3, 2024 · Steering · OH

The steering wheel lock malfunctioned. The part is available for inspection. The car was parked on the street. It endangered others because it would not start and had to be towed. This issue was confirmed and reproduced by the dealer with diagnostics. There were no symptoms prior to this issue and the warning light only came on after the part malfunctioned.

Filed Nov 28, 2023 · Steering · PA

In 2016 we had to replace the steering lock mechanism. Went to start the car and a security light came on and car would not start , and had to get the car towed from work. We paid to have the part replaced on 12/23/2016. Now, 11/27/2023 we had the same issue with the steering lock mechanism where we tried to start the vehicle and it won’t due to this same issue. Now having to get the car towed again to have the part replaced. I saw there was a voluntary safety recall on this issue in 2017. We did not receive any letter stating our car was affected, yet we replaced the part in 2016 with no reimbursement and now again in 2023 with the part doubling in cost.

Filed Mar 17, 2020 · Electrical · SC

My vehicle was driven to and parked at my place of employment in the am and by noon my vehicle would not start. I was leaving my job by noon to go to the hospital- sequentially I was I'll. I had to get a ride to handle my medical needs. I later had to have my car towed to nissian, where I was billed for a recalled item: the electronic steering column lock which has been part of recall since 2017.

Filed Feb 3, 2020 · Steering · 154,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while at a stop, the vehicle did not start. The steering locked without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact called (hilltop nissan located at 258 state route 10, east hanover, nj 07936) and was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed to file a complaint with the manufacturer's consumer affairs. The contact did so and was told there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2020 · Engine, Steering · 16,000 miles · MA

While I was driving on the highway I stopped to get gas at a rest stop and my car would not start thereafter. After much research this vehicle has a campaign for the electronic steering lock through nissan . I contacted nissan and was told due to the age and mileage of the vehicle they would not be able to reimburse ! Due to malfunction my car should have the appropriate steering box identified in their campaign. The dealership and nissan corporation refused to abide by their own campaign and denied any reimbursement for repairs.

Filed Dec 14, 2019 · NJ

My car would not start the key symbol light is on the dashboard. But the key locks and unlocked the car but it's doesn't start

Filed Jan 5, 2018 · Steering · 106,000 miles · NJ

Car would not start on a blistery cold day. Luckily, it happened infront of my house, but I then had to get towed to a garage because the windows went down when I tried to start the car. Steering wheel is locked. "key" light turns on. All functions on fob still work and the car had a brand new battery installed 3 months ago. Seems to be the steering lock module which has caused the car not to start.

Filed Oct 12, 2017 · Steering · 76,000 miles · MD

Oct 9, 2017, drove the car for 15 minutes, to destination. When ready to leave, car would not start, after pushing starter button. Change fob key battery and still would not start. Steering wheel was locked in upright position. Car towed to dealer. Dealer states the steering column lock is faulty. Replacement cost $1100+. This should be a recall item, obviously, it can happen at any given time and be an endangerment to stranded occupants.

Filed Feb 17, 2017 · Steering · 160,000 miles · CA

My maxima won't start or do anything. I towed the car to mossy nissan and they said it was the steering locking mechanism.

Filed Feb 16, 2017 · Steering · 105,000 miles · MS

I own a 2009 nissan maxima, never had nay problems with the car except for routine work done. I clocked out of work and went to start my car and the car did not start. The wheel and brakes were locked on me and I could not take the vehicle out of park to shift it. My key light appeared on my dash and I looked it up in my manual and saw it was the steering lock.. Needless to say I had to pay to tow my car from work to the dealership and it cost me 1113.00 to fix the steering lock unit.. To my knowledge I never was notified or received a letter telling me about the extended warranty abput the steering lock. I feel like the warranty should be forever because what if this steering lock unit I replaced goes out on me again leaving me stranded somewhere else and then I have to pay another 1113.00 to fix... Way to go nissan!!!!!!!!

Filed Feb 13, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 72,000 miles · IL

The steering lock system (an anti-theft device) failed. It locked my steering wheel and disabled the start button on the car. The car was stationary; I was stranded in a parking lot away from home with a car that would not start. Nissan is aware of the problem and had issued a tsb, but no recall. Nor was I notified of the potential problem as an owner.

Filed Feb 4, 2017 · Steering · 87,000 miles · TX

2009 maxima with 87,000 miles was operational throughout the day; we parked at a business establishment for lunch february 4, 2017 (winter; cloudy no rain or snow) outdoor temperature 45 f. When returning to vehicle, car would not start: steering wheel locked and intellikey system would not function; blinking dash light indicated car was in lock-down mode. Had to call tow truck - after 75 minutes wait car was towed to nissan dealer for repair (still waiting). This is the second time the steering lock mechanism & ignition switch assembly locked up in this very same car (that time was october 2012 with 46,000 miles on the car). This is a serious problem since this appears to happen at random; luckily no one was hurt and it didn't happen in a dangerous situation or vicious weather. Previous repair was still under warranty, but I suspect this repair will be quite costly. The car should not lock up like this for no reason. The steering lock mechanisms appears to be either a faulty design or have problems functioning. Please investigate and have this part recalled or repaired.