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
0 recalls · 96 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: STEERING
Problem score: 98
0 recalls · 73 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: STEERING
Problem score: 75
0 recalls · 32 complaints
Top issue: STEERING
Problem score: 32
Best Nissan 370Z Years to Buy
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem score: 1
0 recalls · 2 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 2
0 recalls · 3 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 3
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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 | 1 | — | — | 1 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 0 | 3 | — | — | 3 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | — | — | 2 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2014 | 0 | 4 | — | — | 4 | Excellent |
| 2013 | 0 | 10 | — | — | 10 | Good |
| 2012 | 0 | 9 | — | — | 9 | Excellent |
| 2011 | 0 | 32 | — | — | 32 | Good |
| 2010 | 0 | 73 | 1 | — | 75 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 0 | 96 | 1 | — | 98 | Avoid |
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: 2015Mid-decade 370Z units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2015 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?+
Avoid the 2009 Nissan 370Z if possible. It has 0 recalls, 96 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 98 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year 370Z to buy?+
The 2019 Nissan 370Z is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 1. It has only 0 recalls and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.
Which 370Z has the fewest problems?+
The 2019, 2016, 2017 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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