I HAVE A NISSAN 370 Z AND UP TO THIS POINT I REALLY ENJOYED THE CAR THAT WAS UNTIL AN KNOWN ISSUE OF THE STEERING LOCK WENT OUT ON MY CAR AND LEFT ME STRANDED FOR 16 HOURS. I CALLED NISSAN AFTER I SPENT $1162.00 TO TRY TO GET REIMBURSED. I WAS INITIALLY TOLD I WOULD NOT REIMBURSED WHICH AFTER READING ONLINE HOW SOME PEOPLE WERE REFUSED REIMBURSEMENT INITIALLY I KEPT PURSUING A REIMBURSEMENT. STEPH…
2010 nissan 370Z steering problems
moderate 62 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
62
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 13 most recent
PARKED VEHICLE IN PARKING SPOT AND SHUT OFF ENGINE. YELLOW KEY LIGHT TURNED ON AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN ON. STEERING WHEEL LOCK FAILURE ON NISSAN 370Z NISMO- YEAR 2010. PART MALFUNCTION 48700-JF00B . PROBLEM PART ON 2009 AND EARLY 2010 MODELS. *TR
TAKATA RECALL - VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009-2011 STEERING LOCK UNIT. I OWN A 2010 NISSAN 370Z WITH 37,000 MILES. LOCAL NISSAN DEALER WOULD NOT HONOR KNOWN ISSUE AND I HAD TO PAY $1500 TO REPAIR. PLEASE HELP. [XXX] , EMAIL: [XXX] VIN [XXX], DL: [XXX]. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, STUCK IN PARKING LOT. HAD TO TOW TO NISSAN DEALER FOR REPAIRS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFOR…
CAR IGNITION IS STUCK IN LOCK AFTER BEING PARKED TO GO INTO THE MALL. KNOWN ISSUE THAT NISSAN ISSUED RECALL FOR GTR WHICH IS A MORE EXPENSIVE CAR BUT NOT FOR THE Z A LESS EXPENSIVE CAR. CAR WILL NOT START OR POWER INTO ACC MODE SO THE WINDOWS ARE ALSO STUCK DOWN AND HAVE NO WAY OF GOING UP. ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED MANY TIMES BUTTHE LOWER END CARS DO NOT GET A FIXC FOR THIS AND WILL LEAVE THE OWNER…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN 370Z. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE MALFUNCTION WAS RELATED TO A VOLUNTARY RECALL ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE RECALL PERTAINED TO THE ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK, HOWEVER THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE …
MY 2010 NISSAN 370Z STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP TWICE IN ONE WEEK.
My 370 Z Nissan was towed January 16, 2018 because of a problem with the electronic steering mechanism. The mileage at that time was 35,357 miles. Upon entering the car the steering wheel had locked and I could not start my car. Fortunately the car was in the garage at the time. total for repairs was $949 On March 29, 2018 a few months following with mileage at 35,857 miles I again experienced a…
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WOULDN'T START. TOLD BY DEALERSHIP IT'S THE ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK. READ ONLINE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS OF OTHERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I CALLED NISSAN USA. I WAS TOLD THERE ISN'T OR HASN'T BEEN A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR THIS ISSUE AND THEY WOULD NOT MAKE GOOD ON THIS FAULTY PART. THE REPAIR COST $1,200.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK FAILURE: CAR WAS PARKED AND WILL NOT START $1100 TO REPLACE FAULTY PART.
FIRST PROBLEM-EXCESIVE OIL LEAK COMING FROM U JOINT DRIVE SHAFT, AFTER 3/4 COMPLAINTS, I TOOK PICTURES AND THE THEY WERE FORCED TO REPLACE THE DRIVE SHAFT. SECOND PROBLEM -VEHICLE WON'T START AT TIMES AND IF STARTS- CRANKS,CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SEVERAL TIMES. AFTER 6/7 REFUSALS THAT A PROBLEM EXIST, THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE AND FINALLY REPLACE THE STEERING LOCK THAT ACCORDIN…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2010 nissan 370Z?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 62 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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