Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to gastonia nissan (2275 e franklin blvd, gastonia, nc 28054, (855) 274-8641) where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to the electronic steering lock and the steering box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in a manufacturer recall campaign regarding the electronic steering column lock. The dealer also stated that the struts were corroded and needed repair; however, the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v358000 (suspension). The manufacturer provided case number: 38170451. The failure mileage was approximately 10,684.
2009 Nissan Maxima steering complaints
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Power steering fluid leaks completely out and have to refill every two weeks. I was driving down the parkway and my RPM kept jumping slightly. Got off my exit to my university and stopped at a light, then it wouldn't move. After letting it sit for a while I could get it to move across a parking lot, but it shook the whole time and wouldn't go over 1200 RPM. It eventually went completely out and now it doesn't move at all. It is also smoking upon starting it now.
Inti steering lock wouldnt allow me to turn engine off after parking in my driveway then not starting after I had to disconnect battery cable to stop engine which I am finding out to be widespread problem with this year model & others also have been informed of recall issue with both front struts same year & models
Control arms both need repair, repeated issues with tire inflation gauges, tire wear, struts, and steering. Needed repair costing $2700 to replace control arms.
When looking up my make model and year of car, your site seems to indicate a "suspension/strut insulator cracking" problem, however, when I contacted the nissan dealership, they say for my VIN # there is only one recall and it is for a "steering column" problem . I just want to know all the facts before I take it in for repairs this thursday, march 29, 2018.
Nissan has a recall on certain 2009 nissan maximas electronic steering lock assembly. My maxima is not part of the recall. However, in july of 2014 during routine service at a nissan dealership the electronic steering lock was replaced. A few days ago it failed again, I had to tow it to the same dealership, I was informed that nissan will not cover any part of the cost of $797.19. My case number with nissan USA is 29509408. I'm asking for the replacement cost and $40.00 for towing cost for a part that was involved in a recall and had to be replaced twice.
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.
Multiple instances of the escl (electronic steering column lock) failing. Nissan is offering to replace free of charge for vehicles with certain VIN numbers (the federal safety agency #10119190, nissan campaign id pc516). However, nissan has stated that my VIN# is not part of the program. Nissan has also told me that the federal safety agency set the parameters for the voluntary service campaign, and they are unable to explain why my car is not included in the program. I would like to know if it is true the federal safety agency set the VIN# parameters for this program, and if so why my car, which has had this problem multiple times, is not included. If it is not true that the federal safety agency set the parameters, what are the potential liabilities nissan faces in blaming the problem on the federal safety agency. This is an extremely dangerous problem that has left me stranded on multiple occasions. .it happens without warning, and has potential to strand drivers in potentially harmful situations.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the engine failed to start and the key warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel locked up. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan maxima. While the vehicle was idling in the driveway at home, a fire erupted from the front of the vehicle and underneath the vehicle. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The dealer diagnosed that the high pressure power steering hose leaked power steering fluid onto the exhaust manifold and started the fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 177,000.
My maxima won't start or do anything. I towed the car to mossy nissan and they said it was the steering locking mechanism.
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!!!!!!!!
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.
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.
The steering wheel lock locks and doesn't allow you to start your vehicle. This is very dangerous as I live in minnesota and had the sterrring lock trigger which left me stranded in fridged temperatures. This is a safety issue as it happen with out notice and could cause harm or death by not being able to start your vehicle. This happens when the car is placed in park and the ignition is disengaged.
Car will not start with the electric push button. It seems to be the electric steering lock mechanism actuator. Nissan wants to charge $1000 for the part and $400 labor. It took us 15 mins to take the part out ourselves and unplugged it and plugged it back in. It did work a few times but now it wont work again. Looks like I will have to buy the part which is on amazon for around $400.00. This is a real problem with this part and nissan should honor an extended warranty on it! I had to have it towed twice before figuring this out! Not sure why they have charge so much for such a simple fix. The dealer ship is a rip off...
My car started with no problem early morning to go to work, but when I got off it would not start. I saw a key light on, so I assumed that it was my intelligent key battery. So I got a new battery. I tried to start it again and it still would not start. I had it towed to the dealership and the next morning they did a diagnostic. They told me my steering lock unit is bad and it would be 1,020.00 to replace it. I asked how does something like this happens with no warning and they could not answer. I was told it just happens.this unit really needs to be recalled.
Steering lock module failure causes car to lock ignition and prevents starting. No failure warning before car becomes disabled. Web search reveals this is a common problem and should be covered under recall. Nissan refuses to acknowledge this problem covers multiple years and models. No notification from nissan warning this problem was occurring over several years. Over $1000 to repair. My vehicle left me stranded when I stopped at a overlook on afton mountain. Required towing to nearest dealer for repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
The car would not start. Steering column broke. Had it fixed the first time it broke 3 yrs ago. Then it was covered under warranty. Two days ago, it happened again. Car doesn't start. The yell intelligent key light was on. I knew exactly what was happening. I called to have car towed to dealership (again). This time no longer covered. Total of around $1500 to get fixed. Both times my car was parked, and off, and the car just wouldn't start. Both times had I had to have the car towed over 30 miles on a flat bed. I just wanted 1 yr with no car payment, catch up on my student loans, and buy a new nissan. I will not buy another nissan, ever again!
I went outside to start my vehicle and it wouldn't start..the steering wheel is locked and I can't get it unlocked..the steering wheel symbol with 2 up and down arrows on both sides of it lights up on the dash and a red flash in car symbol with a key in the center of it is on along with the lock word on the push button..it won't go past the lock button when I try to start it.
I tried to start my car and there was a yellow key indicator on the dash. Next the steering column locked. I am currently unable to start my car.
I drove my car .5 of a mile to the store got down and came back to start my car. My gas pedal was hard and my push start button read lock. I saw a red blinking key sign. I inserted my key fob in the slot hoping that fixed it and nothing. I wiggled the wheel and pressed the start button and nothing. I tried everything in the book for 3 hours in the parking lot of heb until I got it towed to my apartment until I figured out what to do. I got online and saw so many complaints about the same issue. I called nissan dealership saturday and told them what happened. They said they needed to inspect the vehicle so I scheduled. I asked if they would cover the repairs since this has been going on to many vehicles, maybe a recall? They said no, unless I have warranty- I don't. Turns out I need a new steering control. $1,500 later my car is being worked on now. I have a few questions for the service advisors. Not a happy nissan owner right now.
Electronic steering column lock (escl) warranty extension. I am a recently divorced single mother trying to survive in this tough economy. I park my vehicle at work, and I work near an airfield, at fort lauderdale airport. Imagine my surprise while on lunch break, I push to start my vehicle and nothing happens. I was stranded. Many of my male colleagues attempted to help me, thinking it was the battery, or a possible fuse, but nothing they did could start my vehicle. One suggested I contacted nissan service to explain what was going on...and before I could finish my sentence of what lights were on my dashboard, the service employee knew it was the steering lock column. I ended up getting my vehicle towed (about $70) to the nissan dealership and had to leave my vehicle overnight. I had to rent a vehicle for two days and had to pay late fees because I wasn't able to pick up my toddler from daycare before they closed. The following day, and within 40 minutes the nissan dealership opening, they called to let me know my car was now fixed and it would cost me $1200!!! I'm sure it took less than the 40 minutes to repair my vehicle and I was paying over $400 for labor. I never heard of this mechanical failure concerning my vehicle but after researching, I am now seeing the plethora of complaints and I am super disappointed with nissan over the fact that this was not considered a recall. I shudder at the thought of being stranded with my son in an inconvenient or dangerous location. Then to find out there is nothing I can do recoup my expense. I had to open a trade line to cover the expense because I cannot afford to spend the cash I have at this time. This is just not right and it is certainly not fair, not to me or anyone who has been affected by this. I would greatly appreciate someone looking into this issue and push the recall to indefinite.
Tires vibrated as if out of balance. Took back to dealer he rebalanced and rotated tires. This did not change vibration. Continued to have vibration and dealer stated he could find nothing wrong with tires. Dealer stated he had never seen a bad tire only bad drivers. These were new tires with less than 3000 miles. I continued to drive withn these tires but finally changed to cooper radials. Have no problem since changing. Feel dealer unjust in evaluation and complaint. Basically tires bounced at interstate speeds. Out of 4 tires one worn drastically while others wore fairly even but all continued to be out of balance. Cost at purchase about $875.00.
Car wouldn't start, steering wheel lock would not disengage. Also windows went down with auto-down feature on key but no way to put them back up.
The steeringwheel will not unlock and car wont start. 2009 nissan maxima
Me and my family were out of town of a weekend getaway, not knowing this steering wheel lock situation was about to leave us stranded out of town and ruin a planned out weekend. Basically we arrived to our destination as perfect as can be, park the car and me and my family left my 2009 nissan maxima parked for a few hours as we enjoyed ourselves. When returning to the car is when the problem began and sense of worry hit my fiance and kids faces. The steering wheel locked and we had no control of the car no more. Stranded and trying to figure out what was exactly going on with the help of google and you tube. A lovely memorable weekend away became a nightmare in a matter of hours. Very disappointed in nissan after reading all the similar complaints and malfunctions individuals have been dealing with and no support or recall from nissan. Me and my family were stranded in a city were we had no family relations for support in an emergency situation. My nissan steering lock situation really opened my eyes to the dangers of this. Definitely reconsidering what to do with my car and my next purchase. Thank god with the support of a you tube video I was able to follow instructions to get the car started after a few hours of trying for who knows how many more times. I drove straight home and now the car sits there non running, steeling wheel locked. My family was my priority and getting them home was a necessity. This steering wheel lock really put us as parents in a dangerous and scared situation for ourselves and children.
Takata recall - I was at the barbershop getting my haircut and afterwards when leaving I was attending to crank up and drive off but my car wouldn't crank and it was in lock mode (steering wheel lock module )and took me almost a hour or two before it cranked up, so I was very frustrated because this happened and there was a lock indicator light on in the dash and today on september 18th, 2016 it happened again and now it won't say anything so I cant even drive my 09 maxima someone please get a recall for this.
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