Nissan 370Z Problems by Year
NHTSA has 361 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Nissan 370Z, across 12 model years (2009–2020). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (153). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Nissan 370Z years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 370Z year: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2009 370Z: 153 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2010 370Z: 110 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2011 370Z: 40 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Nissan 370Z problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 172 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System problems | 111 | 5 | 0 |
| Power Train problems | 100 | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 23 | 6 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 8 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Nissan 370Z problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2010: steering (62)
- 2009: steering (88) · electrical system (67)
All Nissan 370Z model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 370Z | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2019 370Z | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2018 370Z | 2 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2017 370Z | 5 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2016 370Z | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2015 370Z | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2014 370Z | 10 | 0 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2013 370Z | 17 | 0 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2012 370Z | 16 | 0 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 370Z | 40 | 1 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 370Z | 110 | 0 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 370Z | 153 | 0 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan 370Z years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2009 (153), 2010 (110), 2011 (40), 2012 (16), 2013 (17), 2014 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 370Z year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Nissan 370Z?
Steering, with 172 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Nissan 370Z have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.