| Issue ID | 959938 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10493276 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | 370Z |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 04/01/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The "steering lock" lock the steering wheel. It makes the car impossible to turn on, i had to get it towed and it cost me $1100 dollars to repair it. Even though the 09/10 370z's have had this issue nissan has refuse to recall the part, even though the same part was recall on the 09 gtr's. This is issue is causing cars to get stranded all over the place. This issue makes the car go into shut down mode meaning you cant roll up your windows if they are down, you cant turn the steering wheel, etc. People are having to pull the steering lock fuse or cutting the wired to make the steering lock not functionable. This is an issue nissan needs to deal with, and recall the steering lock. You can go online and see hundreds of people who have experience this issue! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BRENTWOOD, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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