Steering Failed problems of the 2010 Nissan 370Z

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Nissan 370z. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start because the electronic steering column lock failed. The vehicle was taken to north bay Nissan (1250 auto center dr, petaluma, CA 94952, (707) 769-7700) and was currently being repaired. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall on the vehicle; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 77,000.

Clutch pedal went to floor. Clutch slave cylinder failed. Failed in motion, 75 miles from home. Tow was expensive. Car would not start. Steering lock unit failed. Failed in stationary , 95 miles from home. Tow was expensive.

Vehicle has keyless system, the only key slot available is in the drivers side door. When I enter the vehicle, normally a light comes on to acknowledge the system recognizes you. On entering this time, a small symbol with the word key on it illuminated and the car would not start or go into the accessory position, nor would the steering column unlock. Also, the brake pedal was very hard. The owner's manual states the key symbol indicates a malfunction in the intellikey system. The vehicle was towed to a Nissan dealership where it was determined the electric steering lock had failed. The cost of repair was near $1200. 00 and I was informed that, even though the car was still within warranty for 40,000 miles or for over a year, Nissan was refusing to make these repairs under warranty coverage. It seems this is an almost inevitable failure on any Nissan or Infiniti equipped with this system. I was lucky that it failed in a super market parking lot near home.

Steering wheel lock failure: car was parked and will not start $1100 to replace faulty part.

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.

Steering wheel would not lock after turning engine off. Later, it would not start. Called dealer. Asked if wheel would turn. Told them it would. They immediately suggested it was a steering wheel lock failure. Later confirmed at dealership.

Electronic steering lock failed at 31,900 miles. Same story as all of the other complaints on here- car would not start. Intelligent key light flashed on the dashboard. This defect can be extremely dangerous, leaving the driver stranded in any location and any kind of weather without any warning. Problems with the electronic steering lock are well-documented and well-publicized and have resulted in extended warranties offered to 2009 altimas, maximas, and select 2009-2010 370z and gtr. However, it is the same part that is failing on all of these models. Why are some vins included in the service campaign/extended warranty while others are not? they all contain the same defective part (48700-jf00a, 48700-jf00b, or 48700-jf00c; reva, revb, or revc). I purchased the car new and have owned it for 3 years and 4 months so it is outside of the original warranty. Repair costs are $1100-1400 including labor. I am tired of Nissan telling me that my vehicle is not an affected VIN. Clearly, it is. Nissan needs to extend the service campaign to all vins that contain this defective part to prevent putting drivers in a potentially dangerous situation. How many complaints need to be filed before a trend is noted by odi? this will be my last Nissan.

Steering lock failed causing car not to start. Part was 48700-jf00b.

Steering lock relay failed and caused wheel to remain locked (car will not start). Cost over $1,000 after labor and tow. Widely documented issue on many websites and car forums (the370z. Com). Also, issue has been addressed by Nissan for the gt-r and even removed this steering lock from newer 2011 models, and all 2012 and 2013. They need to recall this part with an updated part or remove it completely and reimburse those affected!.

Electronic steering lock failed causing the computer to not start my car. Stranding me with a car that wouldn't start.

Parked vehicle in parking spot and shut off engine. Yellow key light turned on and steering wheel locked. Vehicle would not turn on. Steering wheel lock failure on Nissan 370z nismo- year 2010. Part malfunction 48700-jf00b . Problem part on 2009 and early 2010 models.

Known issue on some 370zs,Nissan gtrs and altimas. When steering lock fails car will not not start, without lock release push button start is rendered useless. Nissan is aware of the issue but chose not to correct it.

Nissan listen up ------------------------------ this is a known issue with the Nissan steering lock mechanism as others have reported. My car was stranded in the middle of nowhere. Could not start the car, the manual key was not help. Car would not start. I tried to order the part, steering lock version 'd', but it's backordered and Nissan USA is not selling this part to consumers according to northern virginia Nissan dealers. My only resource was it get it towed and pay $1450. 00 for part + labor from the dealer directly. This is definitely not right. My car has 5000 miles on it. And the steering lock failure (version a,b,c) has happened to many owners who have keyless ignition on Nissan on the gtr model, and the part was recalled. Yet for 370z owners, no action. Definitely my last Nissan. . .

Steering lock mechanism fails, car will not start. Impossible to tow out or push out if inside narrow garage, or garage that requires maneuvering because steering column is locked. The same unit has been recalled for Nissan gtr - must be recalled for 370z, as well. Has very dangerous potential to leave someone stranded.