| Issue ID | 1089536 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10614959 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | 370Z |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 20/07/14 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Same problem as everyone else is reporting about vehicle not starting because the smart key push button ignition is stuck in the lock position. I think they call it steering wheel system fail. Apparently nissan has known about this for a long time, has recalled newer models but is not willing to recall the 2009s. So the question is, how many people need to have this problem before a mandatory recall is imposed? This is ridiculous. Despite the problem being known, there is no warning on it, so people, including myself, get stranded in horrible situations. Note to nissan. I have been a repeat customer. I have had 1 maxima, 2 altimas and now a z. I will fix this car, sell it and until/unless nissan does the right thing and issues a recall on this, i will never look at another nissan again. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24874 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOLLYWOOD, FL |
| VIN pattern | JN1AZ44E49MXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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