2013 Nissan 370Z Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 370Z years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan 370Z. That ranks 4th out of 12 370Z model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (11 complaints, 65%), typically at around 28,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 | 11 | 65% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 18% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 12% | 11,503 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 160 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Nissan 370Z recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 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 clutch slave cylinder failed which results in not being able to put the car in gear once you have stopped and placed the car in neutral. This failure happened at an intersection and caused me to not be able to proceed. One car almost slammed into me. Nissan has known about this inferior plastic…
When braking suddenly they car goes into "ice mode" where in the brake pedal is hard and stopping power is limited.
In motion, car would not accelerate above 2500rpm suddenly. Sprocket was defective. Dealer/ manufacturer knows this is a problem, wont fix or cover under warranty.
The clutch slave cylinder failed on our 370z as the vehicle was driving on the highway and county roads. The clutch pedal would not return all the way back up thus causing the transmission to be stuck in the gear it was in, and be less in control of the vehicle. After doing more research since…
Was driving down the highway when i went to shift into another gear. The pedal felt "light", meaning it had less resistance in the first half of the stroke. In the remaining half of the stroke the clutch disengaged enough to shift gears. When releasing the clutch pedal, it remained 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 | 17 | 0 |
| 2012 370Z | 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 2013 Nissan 370Z?
Owners most often report power train, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Nissan 370Z?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.