Common Steering Problems
Steering Wheel Locked
Nissan owners are fed up with not being able to start their cars due to a ESCL defect. A new service campaign means defective steering locks will be fixed (at least in some models)…
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The Trouble With Nissan Steerings
Steering issues make up roughly 6% of all Nissan owner complaints. The majority of the issues have been reported by Altima owners.
The complaint we hear about most often is steering wheel lock failure in the 2009 Altima.
Where Steering Complaints Happen
Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.
Worst Issues
- 2009 Altima steering wheel lock failure 460 (100%)
- 2010 Maxima electronic steering control lock failure 39 (8%)
- 2013 Altima power steering module creates loud whine in car 28 (6%)
- 2006 Murano leaking power steering 22 (5%)
- 2015 Altima wandering at highway speeds 17 (4%)
- 2014 Altima constant steering corrections 16 (3%)
- 2015 Altima electronic power steering pump whine 13 (3%)
Related News and Notes
Nissan Agrees to a 'Service Campaign' To Address Steering Lock Problems
The steering wheel lock nightmare is over (well, at least for some).
Years of complaints and countless warranty claims have finally forced Nissan's hand as the automaker announced they will issue a service campaign for 243,000 vehicles with … continue reading
Following Investigation, Nissan Expands and Recalls Steering Column Problem
Heads up, Infiniti owners! If your steering feels loose, just wait until you come to a stop and the steering column separates entirely. According to Nissan, a manufacturing problem with the outer tube in the steering column is responsible f … continue reading
Steering Shaft Failure Recall
Nissan is recalling about 501,000 trucks in the United States because corrosion in the lower steering column joint and shaft can cause a sudden steering failure.
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"In certain rare insta … continue reading