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.

- Saratoga, NY, USA

My wife was stranded at a business and our car wouldn't start. After calling our local dealer, it's a known problem with the steering lock. We purchased this 2010 Maxima new in Sept. 2009. This is a known issue that should be taken care of by Nissan. We have 67000 miles and was told that it's not a warranty issue.

- Whitehouse, TX, USA

Got in car leaving from gym the steering wheel was locked could not move it. Called dealer who told me to hold key fob over car ignition did not resolve situation. I had to have it towed. I got on line to research about this locking mechanism and have discovered that this is a known issue with millions of consumer complaints to this very issue this is a known issue with millions of complaints being filed against Nissan for this situation. Apparently there should have been a recall on this internal steering wheel lock mechanism however Nissan has passed the cost of the faulty component onto the unexpected consumer. This cost me $1000. Shame on you Nissan. Thank god I was not in motion.

- New Castle, DE, USA