VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Nissan 370Z2009–2020
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Best Years to Buy a Nissan 370Z
Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.
Nissan 370Z Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 96 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: STEERING
0 recalls · 73 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: STEERING
0 recalls · 32 complaints
Top issue: STEERING
Nissan 370Z — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 98 | 99 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 100 | 94 | 98 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | 100 | 88 | 96 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 0 | 3 | — | — | 100 | 81 | 93 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | — | — | 100 | 74 | 91 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 67 | 88 | Excellent |
| 2014 | 0 | 4 | — | — | 100 | 61 | 86 | Excellent |
| 2013 | 0 | 10 | — | — | 85 | 56 | 75 | Good |
| 2012 | 0 | 9 | — | — | 85 | 52 | 73 | Excellent |
| 2011 | 0 | 32 | — | — | 85 | 49 | 72 | Good |
| 2010 | 0 | 73 | 1 | — | 85 | 49 | 72 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 0 | 96 | 1 | — | 85 | 49 | 72 | Avoid |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Known Nissan 370Z Problems
Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.
Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the 370Z compares — best year within each era shown.
2018–Present
Modern safety tech, refreshed platforms, updated powertrains. Higher purchase price but lower reliability risk. Best pick in this era: 2020 (Buyer Score 99).
2013–2017
Mid-decade models in the depreciation sweet spot — typically 35–55% below original MSRP. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and recall completion. Best: 2017 (Buyer Score 93).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year 370Z to buy?+
The 2019 Nissan 370Z scores highest on our Buyer Score (98/100) — combining a reliability score of 100/100 with a value score of 94/100. It has 0 recalls and 1 NHTSA complaint on record.
Which 370Z years have the most problems?+
The 2009, 2010, 2011 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2009 370Z leads with 0 recalls and 96 owner complaints.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common 370Z problems?+
The most frequently reported Nissan 370Z issues involve: STEERING, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.
Deep-Dive Research
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.