2010 Nissan Maxima: won't start

Filed Jan 23, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 145,000 miles · NC

Unable to push start car ignition. A key signal shows on dash and car will not start after shutting down engine. The key is in the car at the time. My daughter has been stranded several times because she can't get push start ignition to start. I have read that other owners of this make and more have had same issue.

Filed Sep 13, 2019 · Electrical · 152,000 miles · TX

Car won't start can't won't read key

Filed Aug 26, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 173,247 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start because the steering column would lock up. Also, the key indicator illuminated and the contact had to take off the paneling and tap the steering column box to get the steering column to unlock for the vehicle to start. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The steering column was replaced by the previous owner and the dealer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 173,247. *dt

Filed Feb 7, 2017 · Steering · 77,120 miles · VA

On sunday, 5 february 2017, I left my house to visit my brother at 10am and when I came back outside (20mins later) to my car, it would not start. An orange light that read "key" popped up on the dashboard. Tried to start the car and the key light came on, brakes were hard to press, and the ignition would not start only lock would show up on the push to start button. After two hours, I had to get the car towed to the dealership. While waiting for the tow truck to arrive, I did some searching online and found out that this was not an uncommon problem with the nissan maxima and not covered by any extended warranties; though I read that this problem occurred often enough with the 2009 maxima that nissan issued an extended warranty to cover this repair. The piece in question that was the problem... Quoted by nissan is the "steering lock." this piece has been recalled by nissan in the earlier models, but apparently not for my vehicle (which is the year after the one that is recalled) apparently they didn't fix this issue. Monday, 6 february 2017, I received a call from the dealership to confirm my car issue (lock steering) and the cost was going to be $1104 to repair, with my military discount the cost was $985.46. Still this is money I should not have had to pay considering that this is a manufacturer malfunction and has nothing to do with wear and tear of vehicle. Which, btw, the vehicle is in great shape and has had regular maintenance checks and all work completed by a nissan technician which makes this even more frustrating. This complaint is to not only bring attention to the ongoing issue with the 2010 nissan maxima, but to also get reimbursed for my out of pocket repair. I have been a loyal nissan customer since 2000 (this is my third maxima; favorite type of car), but I can honestly say nissan, you're losing yet another customer'this is ridiculous.

Filed Jan 30, 2017 · Steering · 67,000 miles · TX

My wife was stranded at a business and our car wouldn't start. After calling our local dealer, it's a known problem with the steering lock. We purchased this 2010 maxima new in sept. 2009. This is a known issue that should be taken care of by nissan. We have 67000 miles and was told that it's not a warranty issue.

Filed Jan 6, 2017 · Steering · 91,000 miles · NJ

Went to use car before work and it wouldn't start. To the proper measures to start it by giving it a jump and no avail. I finally looked in the manual for the warning nissan intelligent key issue and no solution was found. I began research and found this is a national problem and 09 nissans were recalled for this issue but not newer models. This tends to happen after 65k miles and my car is at 91k. The repairs are expensive and caused to a defect not the wear and tear of the driver. Nissan should be held accountable.

Filed Dec 31, 2016 · Steering · NY

The car doesn't start, the steering wheel is not locked and it shows a red light with a key in the dashboard, I was in a parking lot doing grocery and when I went to the car to go back home it didn't start, showing that red light with a key on it.

Filed Dec 28, 2016 · Electrical · 66,000 miles · KY

Vehicle won't start at times. Has stranded my wife multiple times. Each time required a jump. Thought was battery, so replaced. Continued to fail. This last time wife tried to turn wheel a bit while locked and vehicle was able to be started again, she avoided being stranded once again. Known issue with nissan.

Filed Dec 18, 2016 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · AZ

Attempting to leave after work, my car would not start. I noticed that there was a flashing yellow light and I plugged that into google. It appeared that it was the steering lock control mechanism and it was common for this to fail. I had to get my car towed from work to the nearest dealership where the charge was $900 for the part and $250 for the service. Doing research, I noticed that this part was recalled for 2009 altimas. I bought my car in 2009, but it was a 2010 model, so it is my assumption that this was made with these 2009 parts. This part is vital apparently, as it causes all of the electrical components with the starter to disable. I feel fortunate that I was not traveling as I would have been stranded. It feels that nissan is aware of this issue, however, they are not fixing it and charging a large amount of money for the part alone. This is extremely unsafe for users of nissan's to not be aware of this issue and not have this part fixed immediately. Nissan should do their part and offer a replacement for free so individuals have faith in using their services again.

Filed Dec 17, 2016 · Steering · 55,000 miles · CA

I'm the second owner & it's run fine since november 2011. Yesterday it wouldn't start due to the faulty/broken ignition switch. Towed it to dealer & it's going to be $910 to replace the faulty electronic ignition. Vin contains a's (not b's), indicating it was from first half of 2010. It probably has the same defect as the 2009 maximas that were recalled. Dealer 'correctly' states the 2010 doesn't have a recall, but it should. Love nissan cars, but after this, I'll never take it back to the dealer for service. Nissan needs to issue a recall on these cars to reciprocate customer loyalty.

Filed Nov 18, 2016 · Steering · 79,000 miles · OK

Vehicle started fine, made a stop at the store before heading to work in the am, came out of store only to find the vehicle would not start. Called service department used for regular maintenance and was told this is a common problem with vehicle. Escl or elect. Steering control lock module bad and will have to be replaced. Problem known/common by nissan neither extended warranty nor nissan want to pay to repair. With this being known and common there should be a recall on this part.

Filed Nov 6, 2016 · Steering · 89,880 miles · NJ

Car will not start due to steering wheel lock malfunction. Called my local nissan dealership who advised me of the problem which they are aware of. However, the extended warranty to cover this issue expired march of 2015. So that leaves the customer with an out of pocket expense of 900-1100 dollars. Nissan has not issued any recall. I'm stuck paying for a car that doesn't start and forced to shell out over a $1000 for a problem that is the manfacturer's fault. This is highway robbery. A complete ripoff to nissan's customers. This company is a joke. I will never ever purchase another nissan again. And I strongly recommend that one else does.