Nissan 370Z Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

0
Total Recalls
232
Total Complaints
3
Total Crashes
3
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
2009
Worst Year
2020
Best Year
69
Good
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Nissan 370Z — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2020BestExcellentFull report →
2019Excellent1Vehicle Speed ControlFull report →
2018Excellent211Service BrakesFull report →
2017Excellent3Air BagsFull report →
2016Excellent2Air BagsFull report →
2015ExcellentFull report →
2014Excellent4Power TrainFull report →
2013Good10Power TrainFull report →
2012Excellent9Power TrainFull report →
2011Good32SteeringFull report →
2010Avoid7311SteeringFull report →
2009WorstAvoid9611SteeringFull report →

12 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Nissan 370Z Problems

Steering
82
Power Train
58
Electrical System
43
Air Bags
10
Engine
8
Unknown Or Other
7
Fuel/Propulsion System
6
Service Brakes
4
Engine And Engine Cooling
2
Service Brakes / Hydraulic
2
Structure
2
Vehicle Speed Control
2

Based on 232 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

370Z Years to Avoid

2009 370Z
96 complaints · 0 recalls · 1 crashes
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2010 370Z
73 complaints · 0 recalls · 1 crashes
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2011 370Z
32 complaints · 0 recalls
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best 370Z Years to Buy

2020 370Z
0 complaints · 0 recalls
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2015 370Z
0 complaints · 0 recalls
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2019 370Z
1 complaints · 0 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Nissan 370Z Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Nissan 370Z Reliability

What year 370Z has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2009 Nissan 370Z had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 96 complaints and 0 safety recalls. See the full 2009 report for specific defects.

Is the Nissan 370Z reliable?

The Nissan 370Z has accumulated 232 owner-filed complaints and 0 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2020 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used 370Z.

What are the most common 370Z problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Steering (82 reports), Power Train (58 reports), Electrical System (43 reports), Air Bags (10 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my 370Z has an open recall?

Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.

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