Nissan 370Z Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Nissan 370Z model year (2009–2020) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Nissan 370Z Years to Avoid
No years with strongly elevated problem scores identified. Check the full year table below.
Best Nissan 370Z Years to Buy
Not enough data to identify standout safe years.
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Nissan 370Z — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
All 12 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Nissan 370Z Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2020Recent 370Z models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2020 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade 370Z units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year 370Z should I avoid?+
Check the table above for a full ranking of every 370Z model year by problem score.
What is the best year 370Z to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated 370Z model years.
Which 370Z has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the 370Z model years with the lowest problem scores.
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