| Issue ID | 950593 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10484075 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | 370Z |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 11/11/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2009 base, 7at. Yellow intelligent key warning light appeared after getting gas about a week prior to incident. Car still started though and the light went away and came back a few times over the course of said week, prior to incident. After researching online, it came to my attention there is a faulty steering lock mechanism that is affecting many owners of the 2009 370z, causing it to fail, leaving the car unable to start. There has been a recall for a similar problem with the gtr. After parking in a local shopping center my car died yesterday (sunday). Yellow intelligent key light appeared while car was parked. Unable to start the car. Had to have it towed to the dealer first thing this morning (monday). As it stands, i'm still waiting to hear the diagnosis from the dealer and it's monday night. I really hope nissan corp. Addresses this ongoing issue that seems to be affecting many (if not all) owners of 09-10 370z's. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STUDIO CITY, CA |
| VIN pattern | JN1AZ44E59MXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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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