2011 Nissan 370Z Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 22 steering complaints for the 2011 Nissan 370Z, 55% of its 40 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 39,000. No related recall is listed for this year, though similar issues were recalled on earlier model years.
- Steering complaints
- 22
- 55% of 40
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 39,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Steering wheel or steering lock module suddenly locks, preventing the push-button ignition from starting the car.
- Owners report the car will start and run fine, then later fail to start with a dashboard key indicator light staying lit.
- Some describe the steering lock failing more than once on the same vehicle, first at lower mileage and again later.
- A few complaints describe power steering failing while driving at low speed, causing the vehicle to stall.
- Several owners note that prior model years (2009-2010) were recalled for the same steering lock actuator issue, but the 2011 model year was not covered.
- Repairs described by owners involve replacing the steering lock actuator or module, requiring the car to be towed.
When 2011 Nissan 370Z steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 3, 2014, latest Apr 4, 2023.
Steering recalls for the 2011 Nissan 370Z
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by 370Z model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does the 2011 Nissan 370Z have?
- NHTSA lists 22 steering complaints for the 2011 370Z, which is 55% of the 40 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Nissan 370Z steering lock?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2011 model year, even though owners report the same steering lock actuator failure that was recalled on 2009-2010 model years.
- At what mileage do steering problems usually appear on the 2011 370Z?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 39,000 miles.
- Did the 2011 370Z steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this steering complaint set shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
- Is the 2011 370Z worse than the 2010 for steering complaints?
- The 2010 370Z has more raw steering complaints (62) than the 2011 (22), but both years show a similar share of total complaints tied to steering, 56% and 55% respectively.