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

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...sarcastic.html

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

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...rly-2010s.html








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

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.

Mine is 2009
Failed at 44000 miles
Rev A wheel lock

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

Subscribed.

2009, not yet.

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

AZ

2009 touring Manual failed at 33k

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

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


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

looks like 2009 issues. Nissan gotta look into this

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

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

Just filled complaint!

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

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.

Oh man, this just happened to me 2 weeks ago. I went into the dealership and told them it was the steering wheel lock assembly. They then spent a week trying to figure out what was wrong with it until they finally listened to me and ordered it. Unfortunately, the part is back ordered and they said that I have to wait until 2 Feb before it will be in, but they told me if I call Nissan headquarters and complain, they might step in an get it sent sooner (i doubt it though). At least they gave me a loaner :rolleyes:

Anyways, mine is a 2010 Base + Sport with 17k. Was #27 produced for 2010 and was built in Oct 2009, so its probably the same part as all the 2009s.

Courtesy Parts claim they have them in stock- LOCK SET-STEERING - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com . Not sure if its RevC or RevD, you guys may want to give them a call.

I would just rather order it from them and DIY, save yourself some money if your warranty is out.

Mike good call if everyone filed a compaint the gov would force a recall.

Mine failed at 26,350 miles on January 19, 2012. It is a 2010 and had a Rev C module.

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...-dead-jim.html

Mileage when failed : 11800 (18900 Km Europe)
Vehicle info : "2010 manufactured"
Steering Lock info :"B" of Feb 2009

Car now at home.
Awaiting Nissan response for 2 weeks and counting.

09 23 k miles touring w/ sport 7atdead

will go look later its on their lot i still have one key

09 14k miles touring/sport at... not sure what rev the lock assm is but it's broken!

Mine failed this morning at a little under 23k miles. 2010 40th Anniversary. Had it taken to Nissan in Simi Valley on a flatbed. Waiting to see what they say.

WOW, this sucks!

Just got a call from the dealer. They confirmed it is the lock. They will have my car until Tuesday next week waiting for the part to come in. Good think I kept my Frontier to drive around.

So I am assuming you have the RevC lock? When u pick up the car next wk can you check with the dealer? Thanks and GL!

Has anyone found out what is causing the failure?

Yes do this!!

What happens so I know what to look for, maybe signs that its gonna happen?

Poorly constructed part, prone to early failure.

I would start by reporting it to NHTSB. Maybe if enough people report it, they will start a case on it. As of now, we probably have to fork the bills until someone steps up and sue the SOB for it

I just paid 13033.00
2009 nissian z coupe
44,000.00 miles. the part is back ordered. I waited 2-3 weeks!!

Um, is that what you paid for the car? or did you mean the part and miss a decimal place?

Its the whole control unit. Dont go to nissan dealership unless u have warranty.

I had mine go out about a month ago
2009 touring sport 42k mi
Part cost 500 another 200 at dealer to install
Not positive but dealer told me the keys needed reprogramming with new part so you can order the part separate like I did but dealer might still have to install or at least redo the keys...
They said my part was on back order too but I got it in like 3 days...

31000 miles when it failed.

2009 370Z with sport package bought Jan 15, 2009 (so it had to be among the first ones out)

I do not know which lock unit I had. Did not know what to look for at the time.

woah, i dont know the exact deal wat's going on with your car, but the part itself (even at the local stealership) is about $750 and labor 1hr to install (it physically only costs $500 shipped from nissan parts stores and about 15min to install). i doubt you need the entire control unit. :eek:

Total should be about 850 + tax.

A link was posted where you could buy it for I think $495 and it is a very easy install. A DIY has been posted in the other postings about this showing how easy it is to do yourself. Sorry for posting against what this is supposed to be about but if you are out of warranty it will cost you half of what the dealership will charge.

ummm...guess who made the DIY? :ugh2:

Sorry...I guess I should have responded to Jenny instead of your post. Your DYI is so easy there is no reason to pay the dealership anything unless you need to buy the part from them.