Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

PauLude · 01-08-2013, 12:08 AM

'09 370z 6mt touring with sport. Steering locking unit RIP at 41K miles. Dealership quoted me $1,200. Going to take my luck with Nissan North America on refunding me. Any of you have any luck getting Nissan to fork out a refund?

SouthArk370Z · 01-08-2013, 12:18 AM

A few ppl have reported getting Nissan to absorb some of the cost, but not many and not much.

Just a reminder, please post to http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...se-sticky.html if you have had a steering lock failure.

PauLude · 01-08-2013, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

A few ppl have reported getting Nissan to absorb some of the cost, but not many and not much.

Just a reminder, please post to http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...se-sticky.html if you have had a steering lock failure.

Done, thanks. Also reported it to safercar.gov.

Huan'z · 01-08-2013, 01:00 PM

Year: 2010

Model: Touring

Transmission: 7AT

Miles: 19,xxx

Lock Revision:

City: Houston

State: Texas

Province:

Region:

Country: USA

Towed: Yes

Did You Disable SLU? No

Downtime 3-5 days. (Don't really remember. But I believe 3 days above. But got a loaner car from them and covered by Nissan.)

thispecialk · 01-12-2013, 01:15 PM

Well I never knew our car had this problem. My steering wheel lock finally gave out. 25599 mileage. I panic cause my windows was down I do street parking. So I had it towed right away to stealership. Cost me 1038 to get part and labor. Wat sucks is I work so hard during the holidays to earn extra money but it all went into my car now. So sad. I feel like selling my car I dont like having problems with my cars this low of a mileage. 2009 370z. Well yup just wanted to share my story on how stealership got me. Still dont understand why there is no recall.

MC · 01-12-2013, 01:27 PM

yeah i dont understand the no recall thing either... the GTR had it for the 2009 models and there was a recall early in 2010 for it

FairladyZ · 01-12-2013, 01:28 PM

Yours is one of many. You are not alone

This story repeats itself like a broken record

DLSTR · 01-12-2013, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thispecialk

Well I never knew our car had this problem. My steering wheel lock finally gave out. 25599 mileage. I panic cause my windows was down I do street parking. So I had it towed right away to stealership. Cost me 1038 to get part and labor. Wat sucks is I work so hard during the holidays to earn extra money but it all went into my car now. So sad. I feel like selling my car I dont like having problems with my cars this low of a mileage. 2009 370z. Well yup just wanted to share my story on how stealership got me. Still dont understand why there is no recall.

Did you know about this problem and the associated solutions before your system failed??

R0bDC · 01-12-2013, 01:45 PM

NISSAN!!!!!

Well What I recommend, If you havent done it, call Consumer affairs! Tell them your situation, Tell them about the forums and how often this is occuring.

Check out the thread below see what information you can use to talk to them about, try and talk to a Regional Specialist.

I think I have a case against Nissan - Steering lock fuse

REMEMBER WE NEED EVERYONE TO DO THEIR PART, I CALLED AND TALK TO THEM FOR ABOUT 30 MIN TELLING THEM ABOUT THE ISSUE, MENTIONING HOW GTR'S GOT THE SAME ISSUE RECALL, BUT THEY NEED TO HEAR FROM EVERYONE, WE NEED TO BUG THEM, SO THEY KNOW WE ARE NOT JUST LETTING IT GO. CALL! PLEASE IF YOU HAVENT.

Mt Tam I am · 01-12-2013, 02:20 PM

Sticky one of these threads please. Let's get the word out to those who do not know what certainty they will face.

R0bDC · 01-12-2013, 02:23 PM

There really should be a sticky here in the General Discussion its where most ppl come and post

Jasonle · 01-12-2013, 04:00 PM

hillrockz · 01-12-2013, 04:49 PM

2009 54k miles , New Years Day . Towed to local Nissan dealership. Took my tablet to show this thread , dealer says " huh, never heard of that ." floored me.

R0bDC · 01-12-2013, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hillrockz

2009 54k miles , New Years Day . Towed to local Nissan dealership. Took my tablet to show this thread , dealer says " huh, never heard of that ." floored me.

I will tell you what I've told everyone.

NISSAN!!!!!

Well What I recommend, If you havent done it, call Consumer affairs! Tell them your situation, Tell them about the forums and how often this is occuring.

Check out the thread below see what information you can use to talk to them about, try and talk to a Regional Specialist.

I think I have a case against Nissan - Steering lock fuse

REMEMBER WE NEED EVERYONE TO DO THEIR PART, I CALLED AND TALK TO THEM FOR ABOUT 30 MIN TELLING THEM ABOUT THE ISSUE, MENTIONING HOW GTR'S GOT THE SAME ISSUE RECALL, BUT THEY NEED TO HEAR FROM EVERYONE, WE NEED TO BUG THEM, SO THEY KNOW WE ARE NOT JUST LETTING IT GO. CALL! PLEASE IF YOU HAVENT.

Trips · 01-12-2013, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Sticky one of these threads please. Let's get the word out to those who do not know what certainty they will face.

There are 2 one to post your issue's and another one is solely as a database.

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...rt-issues.html

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...se-sticky.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by R0bDC

There really should be a sticky here in the General

Discussion its where most ppl come and post

The problem it's a steering lock problem and NOT a general question so people need to look but some people don't and these threads will be popping up.

I can't STOP that but I can direct folks to a central location to post and get the info to fix it.

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01-12-2013, 01:15 PM	#440 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 15	the dreaded steering lock problem Well I never knew our car had this problem. My steering wheel lock finally gave out. 25599 mileage. I panic cause my windows was down I do street parking. So I had it towed right away to stealership. Cost me 1038 to get part and labor. Wat sucks is I work so hard during the holidays to earn extra money but it all went into my car now. So sad. I feel like selling my car I dont like having problems with my cars this low of a mileage. 2009 370z. Well yup just wanted to share my story on how stealership got me. Still dont understand why there is no recall.

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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: 3842	Sticky one of these threads please. Let's get the word out to those who do not know what certainty they will face. Themitchman3 likes this. __________________ "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

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01-08-2013, 12:08 AM	#436 (permalink)
PauLude Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 11 Drives: '09 370z M6 Rep Power: 13	'09 370z 6mt touring with sport. Steering locking unit RIP at 41K miles. Dealership quoted me $1,200. Going to take my luck with Nissan North America on refunding me. Any of you have any luck getting Nissan to fork out a refund?

01-08-2013, 01:00 PM	#439 (permalink)
Huan'z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: houston,texas Posts: 641 Drives: black 370z 7/AT. Rep Power: 16	Year: 2010 Model: Touring Transmission: 7AT Miles: 19,xxx Lock Revision: City: Houston State: Texas Province: Region: Country: USA Towed: Yes Did You Disable SLU? No Downtime 3-5 days. (Don't really remember. But I believe 3 days above. But got a loaner car from them and covered by Nissan.)

01-12-2013, 01:28 PM	#442 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 17	Yours is one of many. You are not alone This story repeats itself like a broken record

01-12-2013, 01:45 PM	#444 (permalink)
R0bDC Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: California Posts: 307 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 12	NISSAN!!!!! Well What I recommend, If you havent done it, call Consumer affairs! Tell them your situation, Tell them about the forums and how often this is occuring. Check out the thread below see what information you can use to talk to them about, try and talk to a Regional Specialist. I think I have a case against Nissan - Steering lock fuse REMEMBER WE NEED EVERYONE TO DO THEIR PART, I CALLED AND TALK TO THEM FOR ABOUT 30 MIN TELLING THEM ABOUT THE ISSUE, MENTIONING HOW GTR'S GOT THE SAME ISSUE RECALL, BUT THEY NEED TO HEAR FROM EVERYONE, WE NEED TO BUG THEM, SO THEY KNOW WE ARE NOT JUST LETTING IT GO. CALL! PLEASE IF YOU HAVENT.

01-12-2013, 02:23 PM	#446 (permalink)
R0bDC Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: California Posts: 307 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 12	There really should be a sticky here in the General Discussion its where most ppl come and post

01-12-2013, 04:49 PM	#448 (permalink)
hillrockz Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa,FL Posts: 4 Drives: 09 370z CS M6 Rep Power: 14	2009 54k miles , New Years Day . Towed to local Nissan dealership. Took my tablet to show this thread , dealer says " huh, never heard of that ." floored me.

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