2010 Nissan 370Z Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 370Z years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Nissan 370Z. That ranks 2nd out of 12 370Z model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (62 complaints, 56%), typically at around 47,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 110owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 | 62 | 56% | 47,000 | “steering lock” (48%) | $1,700 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 27% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 26 | 24% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 7% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 5% | 24,204 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 4% | 47,992 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 48,798 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | 24,073 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Nissan 370Z recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 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.
As of 05/20/2025 my vehicle would not detect the Key in the vehicle to start. Put the Key in the slot to detect just in case itâs a bad battery on the Fob and nothing was being detected. Found out the steering lock unit is faulty. Called a local Nissan dealership and was told my VIN does not fall…
The contact called on behalf of her husband who owns a 2010 Nissan 370Z. The contact stated that while her husband was driving on a main road at 20 MPH, the passengerâs side air bag deployed. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no injuries reported. The local dealer was…
My 370 Z Nissan was towed January 16, 2018 because of a problem with the electronic steering mechanism. The mileage at that time was 35,357 miles. Upon entering the car the steering wheel had locked and I could not start my car. Fortunately the car was in the garage at the time. total for repairs…
****note - need more information. Contacted consumer - 3/29/2021, 4/21/2021**** flashing air bag light and the passenger airbag light always says it is off even with passengers in the seat. Air bag light on the dash flashes at all times. ## vin failed ## nissan, infiniti, datsun 2010#vpic# 1…
The srs light came on on the dash. Car is 10 years old, but only has 24073 miles on it. Nissan dealer identified error code b1018. Occupant sensor in the front passenger seat failed. Nissan quoted $4767 to replace the passenger seat base assembly. Stated sensor was integrated into the seat and…
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 | 110 | 0 |
| 2009 370Z | 153 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan 370Z?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 62 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Nissan 370Z?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.