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Nissan 370ZModel year report

2011 Nissan 370Z Problems

Compared with other Nissan 370Z years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

20/100 0.5× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
40filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
35,850miles, 36 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.7L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Nissan 370Z (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 2011 Nissan 370Z. The part named most often is steering, with 22 complaints (55% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (14) and electrical system (12). 36 of the complaints include a mileage, and 81% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 35,850 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 125 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Nissan 370Z model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 20 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Steering: “It is my understanding that Nissan has had many issues of the steering lock feature that fails in the Nissan 370Z. If this problem has been so wide spread the consumer should not have to fork over 1200$ for an issue that's so well known. This should be a recall because they are going to piss off alot of Nissan buyers for a condition that's so widespread. I think the fact that the part is so back ordered should indicate to you that you have a big problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10562886, filed 2014-02, 37,100 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Clutch slave cylinder went out at around 40k miles. After doing some research, this is a known problem with many other 370 z's. I am now worried that I will need a third csc.”

NHTSA complaint #11063429, filed 2018-01, 40,000 miles

Electrical system: “Steering lock control module - vehicle started in the morning and was fine driving to work, after I got off my vehicle was unable to start and did not recognize my key. Towed it to Nissan and was informed my steering lock control module failed. There is a recall for this issue but my vehicle does not fall under it. Nissan needs to have some type of extension for this issue. This is a safety concern. Mileage is at 33,548.”

NHTSA complaint #10825237, filed 2016-02, 33,548 miles

Engine: “Steering wheel lock sensor broke, failed in lock position, happens to most every Nissan fob key system at 1 time or another. The dealer charged me $1100.00 to fix and it took them less than 2 hours. This is a scam by Nissan and the internet is full of people compalining about this issue. It left me stranded and I had to be towed. Please make Nissan start a recall for this problem. When the steering lock fails it will not allow the car to start.”

NHTSA complaint #10970940, filed 2017-04, 81,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

81% of the 36 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,500 and 45,000 miles.

3%0–1022%10–2556%25–5017%50–753%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (36 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 35,850 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20122014201513201620172018201920202023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Nissan 370Z version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
370Z RWD3.7L 6-cyl7-speed automatic192622$3,750
370Z RWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed manual182621$3,900
370Z Roadster RWD3.7L 6-cyl7-speed automatic182520$4,100
370Z Roadster RWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed manual182520$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2011 Nissan 370Z → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 125 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 125 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan 370Z

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201755,0000—21—Not enough data
20141019,0000—21—Not enough data
20131723,0000—21—Falling
20121636,2620—21—Falling
20114035,8501—2120 · FewerStable
201011040,0000—2150 · TypicalFalling
200915339,6500—2168 · MoreFalling

All Nissan 370Z model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Nissan 370Z have?

NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 2011 Nissan 370Z as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Nissan 370Z is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 22 complaints (55% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 14.

Has the 2011 Nissan 370Z been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Nissan 370Z get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Nissan 370Z (370Z, 3.7L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Nissan 370Z reported?

Among the 36 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 35,850 miles and the middle half falls between 25,500 and 45,000 miles; 81% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.