Nissan 370Z Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 351 consumer complaints across the 7 model years of the Nissan 370Z (2009–2017) that have at least 5 complaints. 2009 has the most, with 153. Across all years, the part named most often is steering (172 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 370Z model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 5,000 | 0 | 67 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 10 | 19,000 | 0 | 104 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 17 | 23,000 | 0 | 118 | — | Falling |
| 2012 | 16 | 36,262 | 0 | 125 | — | Falling |
| 2011 | 40 | 35,850 | 1 | 125 | 20 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2010 | 110 | 40,000 | 0 | 133 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2009 | 153 | 39,650 | 0 | 96 | 68 · More | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Steering172 37%
- Electrical system110 24%
- Transmission and drivetrain98 21%
- Engine23 5.0%
- Air bags19 4.1%
- Other or unknown18 3.9%
- Fuel system12 2.6%
- Brakes8 1.7%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2013: “The clutch slave cylinder failed which results in not being able to put the car in gear once you have stopped and placed the car in neutral. This failure happened at an intersection and caused me to not be able to proceed. One car almost slammed into me. Nissan has known about this inferior plastic part since 2009 and has not changed anything.”
NHTSA complaint #11406159, filed 2021-04, 58,000 miles2009: “Vehicle fuel gauge said 1/4 of a tank as I was driving the car suddenly shut off on a busy road making it very dangerous. I had the car towed home and as I was trying to diagnose the problem I added gas to the tank and the car started. Obviously the problem is the fuel sending unit.”
NHTSA complaint #11384267, filed 2020-12, 93,000 miles2010: “My steering lock assembley went out on my 2010 Nissan 370Z causing the car not to start. Had to have it towed to the dealership where I'm now finding out that there is no recall on this item or not covered on warranty. It seems that many other Nissan owners are having the same problem. Nissan refuses to pay and it's a $1,000 repair”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology