| Issue ID | 1017629 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10548445 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | 370Z |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 08/10/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31900 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILLIAMSBURG , VA |
| VIN pattern | JN1AZ4EHXAMXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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