2012 Nissan 370Z Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 370Z years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Nissan 370Z. That ranks 5th out of 12 370Z model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (12 complaints, 75%), typically at around 36,392 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 12 | 75% | 36,392 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 19% | 36,525 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | 20,333 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | 13,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Nissan 370Z recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 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 warning light came on. My airbags need to be replaced they told me. Are not working. My car was tested at dealer also.
Srs light remains on all the time. Local dealer says it is a common problem and will fix it for 2500.00 dollars. Will air bags work? I don't know.
Problem started with an ignition issue where the car would turn on and would go through the normal start and instead of having the engine turn on it would crank but then shut off. Car was parked in my garage not in any kind of weather that could cause issues. My battery ended up dying at some point…
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.
I was on my way to work on june 27th of 2017, driving from vancouver,wa to portland, or. As i got off the freeway into the exit to my work there was a stop light. I put my car into neutral and as soon as the light turns green i attempted to put my car into car and the clutch pedal stuck to the…
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 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 370Z | 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 2012 Nissan 370Z?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Nissan 370Z?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.