general problems of the 2010 Nissan 370Z

The srs light came on on the dash. Car is 10 years old, but only has 24073 miles on it. Nissan dealer identified error code b1018. Occupant sensor in the front passenger seat failed. Nissan quoted $4767 to replace the passenger seat base assembly. Stated sensor was integrated into the seat and could not be replaced without replacing the entire seat cushion. It is interesting to note that Nissan had a "voluntary recall campaign" for the exact same issue on the 2007-2008 Nissan 350z. Nissan technical service bulletin 08-095d is germane. The problem is described as a failed occupant classification system varistor in the front passenger seat cushion. This is a sensor that lets the car know whether or not an airbag should fire, depending on whether or not there is a passenger in that seat. Did Nissan ever correct this safety issue? I contacted Nissan consumer affairs, (case 42872979), but they were no assistance (only stating that the vehicle was out of warranty). This is a safety item that, in my opinion, Nissan should warranty for the life of the vehicle, or at a minimum acknowledge that they have had a problem with the same component on the prior model (350z). The srs light comes on on the dash, and blinks intermittently. The passenger airbag light near the passenger seat stays permanently lit. In virginia (where I live), you cannot pass state safety inspection with the blinking srs light on your dashboard display. Has to be fixed. I repaired the issue myself by acquiring a second hand (used) seat. However, as I previously stated, Nissan should pay for this problem that they previously acknowledged in the tech service bulletin (faulty occupant sensor), but apparently have not fixed.

Steering colomn lock issue has stranded many people on this vehicle. The part is defective and Nissan will not replace. Happens when parked.

Car is in lock mode. Will not turn to acc or on.

The light on the dash comes on reading there is not key in the car when in fact there is. It happens with both my fobs. Now, the car won't even start and I have to use the key to get inside it. Happened when stationary then while driving.

I have a Nissan 370 z and up to this point I really enjoyed the car that was until an known issue of the steering lock went out on my car and left me stranded for 16 hours. I called Nissan after I spent $1162. 00 to try to get reimbursed. I was initially told I would not reimbursed which after reading online how some people were refused reimbursement initially I kept pursuing a reimbursement. Stephanie from a regional office called and basically tried to low ball me by offering $500 reimbursement. Below is a forum link for the known issue of the steering lock. Other customers were offered a full reimbursement but for some reason I am not. This is after I bought the car brand new and have been a loyal customer ever since. I therefore would like a full reimbursement. I feel that this is only fair. What if I had been stranded on the way to visit an airforce buddy in alamogordo nm in the middle of the desert with spotty cell phone service. 16 hours stranded could have easily turned into something much worse. My case file is 24957255. . Read more...

I have a 2010 370z with only 20,000 miles. I have to say we all (family) were very happy with it till today. My wife always kept it inside our garage, all services up to date. Early in the morning she tried to start it but steering wheel lock came up, we tried everything, checked key fab battery and nothing. Finally we had to call roadside assistance and the vehicle was towed to the dealership. Once there we were told by our service advisor that it's a very common failure on 370z as a fact he showed us 3 others yes!! 3 more vehicles with same issue he also told us that there's a recall on the same problem on an altima and maxima but no the 370z why? he knew right away what the problem was and even told us right away "this is going to cost at least 1200 because that part is around 1000 really!! Nissan thank you!! what a joke for an almost 50,000 dollar car.

Electronic steering column lock failed and disabled the vehicle. Vehicle wouldn't recognize intelligent key even when inserted. Vehicle was parked however it left car stranded without being able to start the engine. Had to have it towed to local Nissan dealership where they diagnosed it as this issue. There was a recall for my year, make and model but they told me my VIN didn't qualify for replacement. Had to pay $1,237 out of pocket for repair.

The electronic steering column lock module failed, preventing starting the car. Had it towed, dealer replaced at a cost of $1200, well known defect among Nissan xxxz owners.

Nissan has had a recall on maxima and altima vehicles, for steering lock mechanism failures. My 2010 370z had the same issue. Nissan will not replace because vehicle was manufactured at a different plant?! however the part is from the same manufacter. 1300. 00 to replace.

On Dec 2 2014 I noticed that the intelligent ket light was on. Once I got home after work I looked it up on the manuel and it said it could be a malfunction and to contact a Nissan dealer. Well on the mooring of 3 Dec I go to work and no light. At around 2030 I got released for the day. Go to start my car and nothing. Had to get a ride to a store and wait for wife to pick me up.

Steering lock failed. The part failed without any prior indication. I was stranded because my vehicle would no longer start. Had to get my car towed to a dealer and was charged $1100 to replace the part. Vehicle was purchased only 3 months prior and had 29000 miles on it.

Tried to start car in the morring and it did start moved up 5 feet to wash car washed car then tried to start again nothing would not start at all found out it was the stearing lock aaembly this is a know part to fail and theirs no way it should on a car so new it happens to a lot of Nissans 2009 2010 370z its a known part to fail and when it does theirs nothing you can do to start the car it cost 1600 dollars to fix and Nissan kknows theirs a problem but no recall the gtr had the same problem but they fixed that because its a very costly car but the 370 z nothing yet the dealer just laugh and I also called Nissan and they did the same thing when thet no this happens alot with this part I think its very bad for Nissan to treat their people like that I will never deal with Nissan again and I showed Nissan over a thousand emails and problems with this part and they just dont care I can understand if it was not a problem that much but this stearing box on the 370 z is a big problem 40 thousand dollar car and Nissan has or dont care ib would just give it back too them but once they have your money Nissan can care less it seems like its sad.

Dealer says it's the steering wheel lock issue. Warranty expired and now they're asking 1,200 to fix the issue for parts and labor. This is ridiculous. Apparently it's a common issue for all 2009 and 2010 z's and they're only recalling some 2010 models. I need this recalled because of the obvious defective part that was installed in the car. Unless I can get this fixed at no cost I will not purchase another Nissan. Ever. They already have awful brakes and rotors and now this? shame.