Nissan 370Z Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Nissan 370Z model year (2009–2020) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Nissan 370Z Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 153 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: STEERING
Problem score: 157
0 recalls · 110 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: STEERING
Problem score: 112
1 recall · 40 complaints
Top issue: STEERING
Problem score: 43
Best Nissan 370Z Years to Buy
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem score: 1
0 recalls · 3 complaints
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 3
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Nissan 370Z — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 7 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 0 | 5 | 7 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 0 | 3 | 3 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 | 7 | Excellent |
| 2014 | 0 | 10 | 10 | Excellent |
| 2013 | 0 | 17 | 17 | Good |
| 2012 | 0 | 16 | 16 | Good |
| 2011 | 1 | 40 | 43 | Good |
| 2010 | 0 | 110 | 112 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 0 | 153 | 157 | Avoid |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
Nissan 370Z Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2020Recent 370Z models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2020 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2016Mid-decade 370Z units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2016 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder 370Z models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report. Confirm all historical recalls have been completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year 370Z should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2009 Nissan 370Z if possible. It has 0 recalls, 153 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is STEERING. The overall problem score is 157 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year 370Z to buy?+
The 2020 Nissan 370Z is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which 370Z has the fewest problems?+
The 2020, 2019, 2016 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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