Steering Failed Problems of Nissan Maxima

I was approaching a red light going between 5-15mph when I heard a 1-2 second deep screeching noise from the passenger side of the vehicle. I had fully made my stop at the red light, and I noticed when accelerating to make a left turn the steering had become stiff like I was driving without power steering. I found a place to pull over to check my power steering levels, and the fluid was at the correct level. I turned the car back on, and everything starts fine, but the vehicle continues to have steering issues. I'm questioning if the pump failed and the fluids not moving throughout the system. My 2014 Nissan Maxima is only at 33k miles, and I find it very concerning if a steering component failed this quickly in its lifetime. Im planning on having Nissan inspect this as I own a 5 year certified preowned warranty.

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Steering column failure. The steering locking mechanism suddenly stopped working. Had to get it towed and cost nearly $1,500 to get the vehicle fixed. For a well maintained 2010 Maxima, thats a large unexpected bill. Seems to be happening to lots of Nissan models. Nissan needs to correct this situation.

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The vehicle would not start and the steering column locked due to a steering lock failure. The vehicle was stationary, and could not be started.

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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.

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The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the "indicator key not being recognized" message appeared. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lock module failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

The electronic steering column malfunctioned causing my car to not start. With the push button ignition as long as I have the key and step on the brake the car should start. The electronic steering column failed so even with the key it would not start. To make a long story short the car was unable to recognize my key which it should do automatically when I get close enough to the car. Since the car was unable to do this it pretty much went into lock down mode as if someone was trying to steal the car. My car should never treat me as someone trying to steal it especially if I have the key. As a result I had to spend over $1,300 to fix it and the worst part is that no one can tell me exactly what caused it so even though I spent all that money to fix it, it could happen again for no reason and no on can tell me why. And it not like there is any warning that it is going to happen. I drove the car earlier in the day with no problem. Then my fiance tried to start the car while it was parked in her driveway and the car simply would not start. Thank goodness she was at home where it was easily able to be towed, but if she was hours away from home in the middle of no where and this happened it would've been a much worse situation. I would just like to see that what happened to me doesn't happen to anyone else.

Steering lock actuator failure. The car would not start. Had to have it towed to a Nissan dealership and the part replaced for $1,330. 00.

The steering lock control on the vehicle failed causing the car to become disabled. The steering wheel would not turn and was locked in place, additionally the vehicle was stalled and would not restart. Fortunately the incident occurred in a parking lot had the steering lock control failed while driving a significant accident would have likely occurred as the driver would have lost steering control. The car had to be towed to the Nissan service shop for a repair costing nearly $1000. This was a known safety issue for Nissan as they extended the warranty for this part however my vehicle's control unit failed after the warranty expired. After online research I discovered many other Nissan owners have suffered the same safety failure on their vehicles. It is an obvious manufacturer safety defect that needs to be recalled.

When trying to start the car, it fails to start. Steering has failed, not allowing the car to start. This issue has appeared twice on my car in 7 days. Thanks to youtube. Com I have been able to limp my way. I took the car to my local Nissan dealer, and the diagnosis was determined that steering lock has failed. They told me that that with parts and labor it would be $1,500. I researched this issue online and found pages and pages of online forums with people complaining about this issue. I called 1-800-Nissan they reviewed the case and offered me nothing in return. Nissan knows this is an issue; it should be a recall; however, they are doing nothing to rectify the problem. Nissan please fix this problem.

My 2010 Nissan Maxima experienced the steering lock failure and could not start the car. This, as I have been reading, is common and it's going to cost over $700. 00 to fix. This is bs Nissan!.

The steering mechanism failed on my 2010 Nissan Maxima. Based on short research I have found this is a common problem with this year/make/model. Nissan should be recalling this part.

Steering wheel lock failure occurred. I could not start the car. Had to have the car towed to the dealership. I researched and this is a common issue with my make and model. For some reason Nissan is not recalling and replacing the defective part.

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while attempting to start the engine, the key warning light illuminated and the engine failed to start when the automatic push button was pressed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lock mechanism failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

Immoral car company! Nissan, the next big bailout. While attempting to start my vehicle, the key sensor light illuminated and the vehicle would not start. I notified my local Nissan dealership and described the problem. The dealer indicated there was a failure of the security system involving the steering lock unit. He also advised the Nissan corp. Was well aware of this problem involving the make and model given. Because of this common occurrence he said Nissan issued an extended warranty on the malfunctioning system. I had the vehicle towed to a certified mechanic where the steering lock failure was diagnosed. I then contacted Nissan north America inc with the diagnoses for them to advise the next step for the repairs. Of course they said it had to be diagnosed/confirmed by a certified Nissan mechanic/dealer. Since I used my insurance company to tow my vehicle, I had no other means of getting the vehicle to a Nissan dealer. The clerk I spoke with at Nissan north America informed me to have the vehicle towed to a Nissan dealer and if the problem was the same as stated in the extended warranty, they would reimburse me for the tow bill and repairs. After $1710. 93 and three long, long, long phone calls later, here I am writing a complaint because I was not fully reimbursed as promised. The previous total includes the repair cost, tow bill and rental car cost. However I must say I was partially reimbursed for some of my expenses. (the tow bill from one certified mechanic to another. ).

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I have 2010 Nissan Maxima sv . Stopped by for gas and the start button did not respond. Read online and found potential steering lock issue. Called Nissan consumer service before contacting dealer. Say have to bring to dealer to diagnose. Nissan consumer totally useless. Confirm and did not help. Say there was a campaign for recall on steering wheel lock failure but does not applies to my vehicle. I asked at least help on the cost or discount on parts since it's manufacture defect. They say no. Have no choice. Paid 110 to tow to dealer and 900 bucks for part and labor to fix out of pocket. Not happy consumer. Hopefully if we get enough complaints in. . Nissan will do mandatory recall if we get government involvement. Please every one with similar issues file the complaint reports. !!!!.

I was at a Nissan dealership getting a new intelli-key made for the car when the steering wheel lock broke. I found out this would be the third time this locking mechanism has been replaced on this car alone. The technician turned the steering wheel to the right and the lock broke and locked into place. How many times does the same part have to break on a Nissan before you consider it to be a bad part? the steering lock was recalled before it left the factory, replaced 2 times over the next 7 years. The steering lock is not a part that fails because it is repeatedly used or because of too many miles, it is caused by a poor quality part! once again this is the 3rd time this part has been replaced on this vehicle, I have had 18 cars over the last 30 years and I have never had a steering lock fail.

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Nissan intelligent key was not communicating with engine start function. Yellow key light was on, key would unlock and lock the car, but it will not start. Suspected issue from reading all other Nissan Maxima owner forums is that it is a steering lock failure. Had tow truck take our car to the nearest car max Nissan dealer where we purchased the vehicle back in September 2012.

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the pushed to start button was pressed and the instrument panel illuminated. However, the vehicle failed to start after multiple attempts. The contact was advised by an online blog to pull the plastic panel under the steering wheel down, and tap the lock in order to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. The technician diagnosed that the steering wheel lock failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Pam.

On my 2010 Maxima the steering wheel lock failed. The symptom was that I was able to unlock the door, but the push button start failed. After having my car towed to a dealership and the repair completed at a cost of $1059. 57 I spoke with the service manager. He notified me that the problem has been repaired at his shop numerous times and that he thought there was an extension on the warranty for the failed part and labor. It turns out that this extension was only for the 2009 Maxima for the same defective part. I filed a claim to Nissan and I was rejected by them. I explained them them this is the identical part and problem that the 2009 Maxima's had, but there was no negotiating with them.

Steering lock mechanism failure. Unable to start vehicle, not covered under warranty for 2010 model year, same part failed in 2009 model year, warranty extended for 2009 only.

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was found that the steering shift lock failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

The engine would not turn over or start and the steering wheel is locked. A small yellow key appears on the left side of the left instrument dial. The intelligent key does not engage. Web research indicates probable steering lock failure. The car was towed to nearest Nissan dealer today Feb. 5 who confirmed that steering lock has failed. The dealer service personnel tells me the replacement part is on back order, none of the other dealers in the washington DC area have one. Technically it may not be a safety problem requiring a recall but if you had this problem on the shoulder of an interstate highway or sitting on the tracks at a railroad crossing it could be very dangerous. Now we will need some experience in order to trust the car to operate correctly in a safe manner. I am glad we have another car that is working correctly.

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the steering lock had failed. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 48,734. Updated 02/11/2014.

Steering lock failed causing me to be stranded. Car would not start, but lights and door locks worked fine. Had to have the car towed to dealer and repaired. This is a known issue with Nissan. They refund 2009 Maxima owners but refuse to refund the 2010 even though it's the same part.

Electronic steering column lock failure of my 2010 Nissan Maxima. The car would not start and I was unable to drive it. This is a known problem for the 2009 Maxima and altima and is now happening in the 2010 Maxima, however Nissan refuses to extend the warranty to the faulty 2010 models as well.

We noticed a strange noise when we started our 2009 Nissan Maxima and realized it was the steering column making the noise and that it was having trouble going up and down. It would just keep trying to move until you hit the button on the side of the steering column. (the button where you adjust how you want your steering wheel. ) within that day, the steering column tilt quit working. When we brought it in to the dealership we were told that the steering wheel tilt motor needed to be replaced. I was told that there are no recalls issued on this and we are out of warranty. The dealership said the only thing we can do is call Nissan and see if they will pay or split the cost of this repair as I pointed out that there seems to be numerous occurrences of this type of steering column failure. At this point I have called Nissan and have been issued a case number. We have paid for the repairs but are hopeful that Nissan accept at least partial responsibility and refund us some of the repairs. . .

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph the steering column failed, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The contact was informed that the telescopic motor would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but offered little assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 33,000.

: the contact stated while attempting to drive a popping sound was heard from the steering column causing it to become inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealership. The dealership was unable to determine the cause of the steering failure. The manufacturer was alerted.

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