Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

Stealth36 · 01-02-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnsZ

Mine failed for the 3rd and last time at 22,500 miles. Once I got it started by moving the steering column aggressively up and down, I drove it to my Nissan Dealer which I have a great rapport with. I'm one of the lucky ones as the part was still under warranty. Would have cost $1,500 to fix. Yikes! Ridiculous why this was not a recall by Nissan. My guess it's because of the low number (comparatively) of Zs made in '09 and '10. If it was an Altima, it probably would have been recalled. I guess they also figure that us Z owners have lots of money...

So I haven't gotten it towed yet but do you think because I have an aftermarket exhaust they will try and void the warranty even though the exhaust has nothing to do with the part that failed? Did you have anything aftermarket?

SouthArk370Z · 01-02-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealth36

So I haven't gotten it towed yet but do you think because I have an aftermarket exhaust they will try and void the warranty even though the exhaust has nothing to do with the part that failed? Did you have anything aftermarket?

Shouldn't be an issue. If the dealer gives you any static, find another dealer (or call Nissan and ask them to explain it to the dealer).

Hambone1 · 01-03-2013, 12:36 PM

Don't know if this helps anyone, but I just had my steering lock fail at around 41,200 miles, I have the extended warranty bought at purchase of the car, and after some fighting it they did cover all the labor and parts. Granted, I was stranded at work and had to bum rides for a few days.

blackbird · 01-04-2013, 03:22 PM

No extended warranty for me. 445,000 miles. Just filed complaint with NHTSA. The Maxima is having this problem also according to my dealer.

DLSTR · 01-04-2013, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbird

No extended warranty for me. 445,000 miles. Just filed complaint with NHTSA. The Maxima is having this problem also according to my dealer.

445,000miles on a Z? My Gawd!!!

forza370z · 01-04-2013, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

445,000miles on a Z? My Gawd!!!

LOL! Probably he mis-typed an extra 0.

Baer383 · 01-04-2013, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

LOL! Probably he mis-typed an extra 0.

That's what I was thinking b/c he is TT

R0bDC · 01-04-2013, 10:40 PM

2009 370Z - 59k Miles

Hambone1 · 01-05-2013, 09:00 PM

I was told that Altimas and Maximal are having the issue too

Baer383 · 01-05-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hambone1

I was told that Altimas and Maximal are having the issue too

HuH

Yes they are

Highsider9 · 01-06-2013, 01:00 PM

2011 Roadster. ~13k Miles. Don't know what type of lock i had. Got it replaced with a Rev. D under warranty.

DLSTR · 01-06-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Highsider9

2011 Roadster. ~13k Miles. Don't know what type of lock i had. Got it replaced with a Rev. D under warranty.

Highsider Hallo from Stuttgart! Sorry about the failure. Have you tried one of the fixes from the site here that isolate the system. This is only the second 2011 Z on this site that has reported a failure.

Cheers,
Dave

Highsider9 · 01-06-2013, 02:24 PM

No. I didn't know about the Problem so i had no idea about possible fixes. It all hapended a Month ago, got the Car back in the mean time. Btw: My lock jammed in the unlocked position. Still wouldn't let me start the Car.

LMBmikeZ · 01-06-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Highsider9

No. I didn't know about the Problem so i had no idea about possible fixes. It all hapended a Month ago, got the Car back in the mean time. Btw: My lock jammed in the unlocked position. Still wouldn't let me start the Car.

That's weird because the fixes involve disabling the steering lock (basically just like having it jam in unlock) and drive the cars daily no problems

Parkerman · 01-07-2013, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Highsider9

No. I didn't know about the Problem so i had no idea about possible fixes. It all hapended a Month ago, got the Car back in the mean time. Btw: My lock jammed in the unlocked position. Still wouldn't let me start the Car.

Mine did the same. What is happening to yours is that it's not fully unlocked. There are 2 switches that the locking bolt have to come in contact with to let your car know the steering wheel isn't locked. It can be unlocked and free moving and still not trigger these switches.

01-03-2013, 12:36 PM	#423 (permalink)
Hambone1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 438 Drives: 370Z MB 7AT Sport Rep Power: 14	Don't know if this helps anyone, but I just had my steering lock fail at around 41,200 miles, I have the extended warranty bought at purchase of the car, and after some fighting it they did cover all the labor and parts. Granted, I was stranded at work and had to bum rides for a few days. __________________ Axis Angle 20" Powdercoated/GTR Start Button/Alpine Type R/Nismo CBE/K&N Drop Ins/Mishimoto Post MAF Hoses/Illuminated Kick Plates/Z1 15 mm Fr and 20 mm R spacers/SoundStream 7" Touch Screen/Stillen Adjustable Sway Bars

01-05-2013, 09:00 PM	#429 (permalink)
Hambone1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 438 Drives: 370Z MB 7AT Sport Rep Power: 14	I was told that Altimas and Maximal are having the issue too __________________ Axis Angle 20" Powdercoated/GTR Start Button/Alpine Type R/Nismo CBE/K&N Drop Ins/Mishimoto Post MAF Hoses/Illuminated Kick Plates/Z1 15 mm Fr and 20 mm R spacers/SoundStream 7" Touch Screen/Stillen Adjustable Sway Bars

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