2010 Nissan 370Z steering problems

Filed May 24, 2025 · Steering · TX

As of 05/20/2025 my vehicle would not detect the Key in the vehicle to start. Put the Key in the slot to detect just in case it’s a bad battery on the Fob and nothing was being detected. Found out the steering lock unit is faulty. Called a local Nissan dealership and was told my VIN does not fall under a recall but I am having issues regarding the recall that has been sent out to some customers regarding the steering lock unit. Not too sure what can be done at this point.

Filed Dec 9, 2021 · Steering · CA

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 steering lock problem and the car had to be towed once again …the repairs were covered at that time by warranty since this device was already replaced in January. December 9, 2021 I again experienced a problem with the steering lock mechanism mileage is 42,505 at this point on the car repairs were almost $1800 I find this a huge safety problem because I am a female and could be stranded at any time at any given place with a vehicle that wont operate…. This does concern me as I do travel out of town alone at times. I also drive at night from time to time . I did ask that the mechanism be disabled and was told by the mechanic at Nissan they were not allowed to disable the mechanism. My husband spoke with consumer affairs at Nissan and they were not willing to help us with this problem. I have considered selling the car but I’m not comfortable doing so without disclosing this problem to a potential buyer. My husband I researched this issue online and it appears that many people have experienced the same issue with their 370 Z vehicles

Filed Jan 15, 2021 · Steering, Transmission · AZ

My automatic transmission has 40000 and it's already slipping going from 5th gear to 4th gear also when I do a hard stop the vehicle won't accelerate for a sec then it will jump into gear.

Filed Jan 2, 2020 · Steering · 60,000 miles · TX

Nissan escl defect. Nissan is aware of this defect on my make and model and refusing to reimburse the towing, part, and labor. Never had a problem until 12/9/2019 when my car left me stranded. I had my car towed to a local mechanic who informed me of the well-known escl problem on my specific make and model. Because there is not a recall on my VIN I'm out roughly $1,200.00. My 2010 nissan 370z has 60,000 miles, is garaged parked and kept in pristine condition from the inside out. I have records of every oil change, tire replacement, battery replacement, windshield wiper replacement, passing vehicle inspection to include recommended 'xxx' amount of mile services recommended by nissan. When I initially contacted nissan I was informed only a nissan dealership could diagnose the problem. There for I paid an additional $150 to have my car towed to nissan. My nissan technician confirmed nissan consumer never called them for the diagnosis and this decision is solely based on the VIN number. Please advise the appropriate steps to move forward.

Filed Oct 6, 2019 · Steering · 15,000 miles · OK

370z yr 2010. I am contacting you first before contacting your ceo. I recently decided to purchase another nissan. Planned to trade in above car when out of blue the steering mechanism locked up...fob does not start car . I have replaced the car battery, battery on fob. I have read that you have recalled your 370z 2009/and 2010 on multiple websites. . When I put the VIN number is it says 0 recalls on your website. I have spent hours trying all the different recommendations suggested by nissan, friends, utube to start this car nothing works. I have researched and found this is a common problem with a zero recall on my VIN. So your company does not stand behind your product with a problem that clearly should be recalled. How many people have to be injured for this defect before you do the right thing....

Filed Feb 12, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 19,800 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan 370z. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the engine button was pressed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electric steering column lock failed. The vehicle was then towed to ray brandt nissan (4000 lapalco boulevard, harvey, la 70058, (504) 367-1666) where the steering column failure was confirmed. The contact spoke with the manufacturer to have the vehicle repaired per the nissan warranty regarding the steering lock mechanism, but the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer provided case number: 34390382. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 19,800.

Filed Jan 15, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · FL

Car is in lock mode. Will not turn to acc or on.

Filed Jan 7, 2019 · Steering · 70,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan 370z. The contact stated that the vehicle did not start when the start button was depressed. The vehicle was towed to ll nissan virginia beach (3757 bonney rd, virginia beach, va 23452) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel lock column box needed replacement. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was repaired in 2014 for the same failure. The manufacturer was notified of the recurrence and provided case number: 34096503. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2018 · Steering · 77,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan 370z. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start because the electronic steering column lock failed. The vehicle was taken to north bay nissan (1250 auto center dr, petaluma, ca 94952, (707) 769-7700) and was currently being repaired. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall on the vehicle; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 77,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2018 · Steering · 67,000 miles · IL

The vehicle had been parked in a residential driveway. Without any indication or warning it was fully immobilized and could not be moved at all. Had the vehicle been parked in a remote or congested area a hazard certainly would be presented. The vehicle had to be towed to nissan dealer where the issue was diagnosed as a failed electronic steering column lock (part number 48700 manufactured january 28th 2010). The nissan service fitted a different/revised part at a cost of $1,608.00. Nissan has a voluntary service campaign addressing this exact "manufacturing irregularity." a claim was filed but denied because this vehicle/model was not included. Nissan customer affairs refused to provide any additional information, stating simply "that is proprietary." a quote from the campaign literature, 'dealer will replace the existing electronic steering column lock (escl) with an electronic steering column box (escb). The escb will replace the escl assembly, but will no longer lock the steering wheel when the vehicle is parked and turned off. The steering wheel locking function is not necessary as the vehicle is also equipped with an anti-theft immobilizer to help prevent theft. Installation of the escb will eliminate the possibility of a no-start condition related to the manufacturing irregularity on the escl.' pictures of the defective part, including markings are attached.