2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid steering problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In 2013, I was stranded at work late at night due to a faulty steering wheel lock. I got into my car and went to start it and the key light was lit on the dash and my car wouldn't start. The car had to be towed to the nearest dealership the next day to replace the steering wheel lock. Thankfully, I…”
filed Mar 28, 2017
“I was on my way to pickup my wife and the for sone reason the steering wheel became locked . I thought that it was a mistake or something got stuck in the car. I press on the button to start ,nothing and try to turned the steering wheel ,still nothing. I got out of the car and back in ,nothing ,so…”
filed Feb 10, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB08-097L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2023
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.