2010 Nissan Maxima: Electronic steering control lock failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Maxima report: electronic steering control lock failure. CarComplaints.com lists 39 owner complaints, average mileage 65,000 miles.
NHTSA has 158 owner complaints for the 2010 Maxima in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11485332 (filed 09/19/2022): “While driving to work car stalled going 20mph, no power brakes, no power steering, coasted to safe side of road. waited ten minutes car pressed start car restarted. five days later, going to store, driving 35 mph, car stalled while running, no power steering,…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11389708 (filed 01/24/2021): “My power steering pump has a slow leak in it.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace electronic steering lock (27 reports) change the switch (1 reports) tap with hammer until it starts and remove fuse (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,030 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Electronic steering control lock failure (2010 Maxima)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2010 Maxima
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