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Electrical systemPart report

2009 Nissan 370Z Electrical system Problems

Complaints
67about this part
Share
44%of 153 total for the year
Median mileage
39,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 67 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Nissan 370Z, 44% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 370Z will start up fine sometimes but most times I have to it the start button 7-10 times before it cranks. When I push the button all lights on dash come and it makes clicking sounds but just won't start the vehicle. I had my steering lock mechanism replaced 6 months ago because there was a recall but the problem still persist. I have taken it to the dealership but no one can give me a solid answer.”

NHTSA complaint #10734733, filed 2015-07, 58,000 miles

“I parked the car in the lot and lock it. When I came back to drive away at 2:00 am where is nobody around I couldn't start the car and I had key warning indicator flashing on the dashboard. I found out later that is my steering wheel lock module failed like another couple of hundreds other 370Z. Nissan need to recall it.”

NHTSA complaint #10491721, filed 2013-01, 37,000 miles

“The 370Z uses a keyless ignition system. The system failed and I am no longer able to start the car. I am being told by the dealer that it is the electronic steering lock system. There are many many other 2009-2010 370Z owners that are experiencing this same issue at aprox 30-40k miles. This appears to be a manufacturer defect.”

NHTSA complaint #10478160, filed 2012-10, 48,500 miles

“I went to start my car with push button start and nothing happened. There was a light on the dashboard with a key symbol. I called the Nissan dealer, they said I would have to have my car towed. They called me later that day and said it had a bad steering wheel lock mechanism. I know Nissan is having problems with the 2009 370Z wheel lock mechanisms. There is no recall at the moment.”

NHTSA complaint #10483650, filed 2012-11, 23,000 miles

“My car will not start due to the well-known yellow key light problem. I had it towed to the shop and I am afraid that the repair bill will be very expensive. Please make a recall for this obvious defect. It is very cold right now and could have been a real danger due to the cold weather.”

NHTSA complaint #10493704, filed 2013-01, 78,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201316%
20111230%
20103027%
20096744%

Other parts of the 2009 Nissan 370Z

Steering
88 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Nissan 370Z

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology