Table 1 shows seven common steering related problems of the 2009 Nissan Maxima. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (118 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering column (30 problems).
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2009 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that after the windshield was replaced by safelite auto glass, the employee at safelite attempted to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start, and the steering wheel had seized. Read details...
I have parked my vechickle and after 10 min. I couldn't start engine. In Nissan service they told me that I need replace electric steering column lock ($830. 00). They told me too, that was recall on that part but unfortunately has expired. Read details...
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. Read details...