2009 Nissan 370Z Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 370Z years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Nissan 370Z. That is the most of any 370Z model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is steering (88 complaints, 58%), typically at around 38,560 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 153owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Nissan 370Z problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 88 | 58% | 38,560 | “steering lock” (50%) | $1,500 |
| Electrical System problems | 67 | 44% | 39,000 | “steering lock” (40%) | — |
| Power Train | 26 | 17% | 39,150 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 6% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 5% | 45,191 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 4% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 4% | 64,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 2% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 33,300 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 63,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Nissan 370Z recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Nissan 370Z.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan 370Z. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the steering wheel locked up, and the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where a mobile mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with steering module failure. The…
Seatbelts wonât retract easily from both driver and passenger side.
My vehicle has only 12,400 miles, and the passenger air bag light will not go off and the airbag light in the dash keeps blinking. Millions of Nissan vehicles have had the same problem. I want my Nissan dealership, where I purchased this vehicle ( MâLady in Crystal Lake, IL ), to fix this at no…
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.
The dashboard in the car is greying and sticky (same as 2008-09 altimas, 2011 maximas, toyotas, etx) and can create a glare on the windshield from the sun reflecting off of the glue. This is a manufacturing defect. *tr
Other Nissan 370Z years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 370Z | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 370Z | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 370Z | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 370Z | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 370Z | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 370Z | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 370Z | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 370Z | 17 | 0 |
| 2012 370Z | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 370Z | 40 | 1 |
| 2010 370Z | 110 | 0 |
| 2009 | 153 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan 370Z?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 88 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Nissan 370Z?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Nissan 370Z a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 370Z model years, the 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.