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Nissan 370ZModel year report

2012 Nissan 370Z Problems

Complaints
16filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
36,262miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in 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 2012 Nissan 370Z (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2012 Nissan 370Z. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 12 complaints (75% of the total), followed by air bags (3) and engine (2). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 88% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 36,262 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 125 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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

Transmission and drivetrain: “Just driving normally down the highway and press the clutch in to shift gears and my clutch did not come back out. The clutch stayed flat to the floor. The fluid were all gone. I fill it up but clutch still stay flat to the floor. I had to replace the csc (concentric slave cylinder).”

NHTSA complaint #10864276, filed 2016-05, 36,000 miles

Air bags: “Service air bag warning light flashes continuously while vehicle is running. Dealer troubleshot and determined that occupant sensor unit failed. Any one of 3 things could be causing the problem. Each had to be replaced in order with no guarantee and no refund if replacement did not fix the problem. Dealer replaced air bag control unit for $1,442.17, which did not fix the problem. Next dealer wanted to replace occupant sensor unit (seat cushion) for $4,107.00. If this did not fix the problem, then replace wiring harness. …”

NHTSA complaint #10978584, filed 2017-04, 36,525 miles

Engine: “I was driving home from work and my clutch peddle slowly kept getting going down and not coming up. Then I was a couple of blocks away from my house and it was completely stuck and I could not drive my car.”

NHTSA complaint #11016105, filed 2017-08, 27,665 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

88% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 19,000 and 39,500 miles.

6%0–1025%10–2556%25–5013%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 36,262 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

20122014201520162017520182020
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 2012 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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2012 Nissan 370Z in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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 2012 Nissan 370Z have?

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2012 Nissan 370Z as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Nissan 370Z is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 12 complaints (75% of the total), followed by air bags with 3.

Has the 2012 Nissan 370Z been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Nissan 370Z get?

The EPA rates the 2012 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 2012 Nissan 370Z reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 36,262 miles and the middle half falls between 19,000 and 39,500 miles; 88% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.