2011 Nissan 370Z Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 370Z years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan 370Z. That ranks 3rd out of 12 370Z model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (22 complaints, 55%), typically at around 39,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 40owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 | 22 | 55% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 35% | 27,320 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 30% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 13% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 56,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 7,450 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 33,387 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Nissan 370Z recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:power window devices and controls
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 infiniti g37 coupe vehicles and certain model year 2011 nissan 370z vehicles manufactured from july 2, 2011, through august 29, 2011. Due to a programming error, the power window switch controller in the subject vehicles was manufactured out of specification.
Risk: The threshold for auto reverse activation is higher than the nissan specification. Should a body part become trapped by a closing window, a pinch injury may result.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window switches with new ones free of charge. The safety recall began on december 5, 2011. Owners may contact nissan at 1800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
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.
Steering lock module failure. Same issue as in 2016 (NHTSA tracking number 10929922). Car would not start. In city park and waited 4 hours for tow truck. By myself - 74 year old female. Getting dark and dealership closed. Had the exact part malfunction in 2016 and had to have it towed. Cost $1000…
Tl* the consumer owns a 2011 nissan 370z. The consumer stated that while attempting the start the vehicle, the engine would not turn on. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer coggins nissan(10600 atlantic blvd, jacksonville fl) who diagnosed that the steering lock was faulty and needed to be…
For years, there have been widespread defects in the electronic steering column lock (escl) that disabled the push-button ignition in a wide range of nissan and infiniti vehicles. The escl's primary job is to keep the steering wheel locked until you bring your key fob in range of the vehicle. It's…
When my car had 22,000 miles it wouldn't start because my steering wheel locked up. I was home when this happened. Had to tow it to nissan dealership. It just happened to me again at 55,000 miles. I was about to leave work. Had to tow it back again. Not fair to pay 1,200!!
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.
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 | 40 | 1 |
| 2010 370Z | 110 | 0 |
| 2009 370Z | 153 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan 370Z?
Owners most often report steering, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 22 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Nissan 370Z?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.