Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

Thechidz · 01-22-2012, 12:10 AM

Please post your:

Mileage when failed
Vehicle info
Steering Lock info

let's just keep this thread to informational purposes

for discussion of the issue look here

Z Looked Awesome on a Tow Truck (Sarcastic)

for those interested in a DIY fix for the problem and tips for what to do if/when it happens to you check out Kenchan's thread here

DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

Post# Mileage Year Rev
02 _____ 23000 _____ 2009 ?
03 _____ 44000 _____ 2009 A
06 _____ 30000 _____ 2009 A
07 _____ 33000 _____ 2009 ?
14 _____ 25000 _____ 2009 ?
15 _____ 15000 _____ 2009 ?
16 _____ 17000 _____ 2010 ?
19 _____ 26350 _____ 2010 C
20 _____ 11800 _____ 2010 B (Europe)
21______ 23000 _____ 2009 ?
22______ 14000 _____ 2009 ?
23______ 23000 _____ 2010 ?
30______ 44000 _____ 2009 ?
33______ 42000 _____ 2009 ?
34______ 31000 _____ 2009 ?
46______ 27000 _____ 2009 B

McNasty · 01-22-2012, 01:32 AM

Mine was at just over 23K. Got an 09 base/touring 7AT. dont know **** about the steering lock other than I've got a new one now.

KORRUPT · 01-22-2012, 09:23 AM

Mine is 2009
Failed at 44000 miles
Rev A wheel lock

mantella87 · 01-22-2012, 10:00 AM

Haven't seen any 2011 models with this issue. Knock on wood...

Mt Tam I am · 01-22-2012, 10:11 AM

Subscribed.

2009, not yet.

Azroadster · 01-22-2012, 12:09 PM

Mine failed at 30K. 2009 non-touring 7AT with sport pkg. Had an "A" unit. Now have a "D" unit.

AZ

Jasonle · 01-22-2012, 12:23 PM

2009 touring Manual failed at 33k

takjak2 · 01-22-2012, 12:24 PM

2009 with revision B lock
34000 miles
Has not failed (yet).

kenchan · 01-22-2012, 12:27 PM

thechids- good thread, i reverse linked from my DIY.

btw, i recommend only victims post at this point to keep a log.

geosZ · 01-22-2012, 12:32 PM

looks like 2009 issues. Nissan gotta look into this

PapoZalsa · 01-22-2012, 01:17 PM

I think the data should also contain if your car is a DD or weekend warrior.

Mike · 01-22-2012, 03:59 PM

everyone who has had the failure should report it to the NHTSA, this is one way to get a recall started.

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm

Jasonle · 01-22-2012, 04:41 PM

Just filled complaint!

edge573 · 01-22-2012, 04:47 PM

Had mine replaced at 25k. Have a 2009 Base w/ sport.

bjblackout · 01-22-2012, 05:53 PM

Mine failed at 15K. 2009 5 speed touring with sport pkg

At dealership as I type. Will get word tomorrow how long it will be there.

01-22-2012, 12:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Thechidz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,009 Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl Rep Power: 16	Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure Please post your: Mileage when failed Vehicle info Steering Lock info let's just keep this thread to informational purposes for discussion of the issue look here Z Looked Awesome on a Tow Truck (Sarcastic) for those interested in a DIY fix for the problem and tips for what to do if/when it happens to you check out Kenchan's thread here DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s. Post# Mileage Year Rev 02 _____ 23000 _____ 2009 ? 03 _____ 44000 _____ 2009 A 06 _____ 30000 _____ 2009 A 07 _____ 33000 _____ 2009 ? 14 _____ 25000 _____ 2009 ? 15 _____ 15000 _____ 2009 ? 16 _____ 17000 _____ 2010 ? 19 _____ 26350 _____ 2010 C 20 _____ 11800 _____ 2010 B (Europe) 21______ 23000 _____ 2009 ? 22______ 14000 _____ 2009 ? 23______ 23000 _____ 2010 ? 30______ 44000 _____ 2009 ? 33______ 42000 _____ 2009 ? 34______ 31000 _____ 2009 ? 46______ 27000 _____ 2009 B __________________ I <3 my car Last edited by Thechidz; 01-27-2012 at 07:19 PM.

01-22-2012, 09:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
KORRUPT Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 75 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Rep Power: 14	Mine is 2009 Failed at 44000 miles Rev A wheel lock __________________ AFE / HPS / STILLEN CBE / AMS SS

01-22-2012, 10:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	Subscribed. 2009, not yet. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

01-22-2012, 12:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Azroadster Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 195 Drives: 2009 370Z Yellow 7sp Rep Power: 16	Mine failed at 30K. 2009 non-touring 7AT with sport pkg. Had an "A" unit. Now have a "D" unit. AZ __________________ AZ Roadster '09 Base\|Chicane Yellow\|TSW Nurburgrings\|Stillen CBE\|Eclipse AVN726E In Dash DVD/NAV\|Clear Bra\|H&R Spacers 15/20\|Hankook Ventus V-12's 275/35 & 305/30

01-22-2012, 12:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 26	2009 touring Manual failed at 33k __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

01-22-2012, 01:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
McNasty Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 52 Drives: Black 2009 370z 7AT Rep Power: 14	Mine was at just over 23K. Got an 09 base/touring 7AT. dont know **** about the steering lock other than I've got a new one now.

01-22-2012, 10:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 15	Haven't seen any 2011 models with this issue. Knock on wood...

01-22-2012, 12:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
takjak2 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 1,922 Drives: Legit Racecar 370Z Rep Power: 143	2009 with revision B lock 34000 miles Has not failed (yet). __________________ Mods \| Stuff \| Things \| Seat Time \| Nismo facebook.com/TeamSparrowSpeed

01-22-2012, 12:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	thechids- good thread, i reverse linked from my DIY. btw, i recommend only victims post at this point to keep a log.

01-22-2012, 12:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
geosZ Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: queens ny Posts: 623 Drives: 2012 wrx Sti ice S. Rep Power: 16	looks like 2009 issues. Nissan gotta look into this __________________ ark cbe R.I.P.°berk test pipes°red injen cai°180 lights°eibach springs°spacers°pioneer navi/dvd°stillen splitter°carbonsignal fenders°xxr 527 wheels•momo Italy floor mats•weapon R 4 point Raceing harness. SOLD. NEW CAR 2012 Subaru Sti sedan ice silver.

01-22-2012, 01:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	I think the data should also contain if your car is a DD or weekend warrior. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

01-22-2012, 03:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	everyone who has had the failure should report it to the NHTSA, this is one way to get a recall started. https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

01-22-2012, 04:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 26	Just filled complaint! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

01-22-2012, 04:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
edge573 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Columbia, Mo Posts: 40 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z M6 Rep Power: 15	Had mine replaced at 25k. Have a 2009 Base w/ sport.

01-22-2012, 05:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
bjblackout Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 373 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Mine failed at 15K. 2009 5 speed touring with sport pkg At dealership as I type. Will get word tomorrow how long it will be there.

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