Nissan 370Z Problems by Year

We compared every Nissan 370Z model year from 2009–2017 using 351 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2009, 2010 and 2011, which drew far more complaints than other 370Z years at the same age. The best years are 2017, 2014 and 2012.

7model years
351complaints
1recalls
2009, 2010worst years
2017, 2014best years

Complaints by model year

2009201020112012201320142017153110401617105
Owner complaints per model year, Nissan 370Z. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20175−77%—AirbagGood
201410−63%—TransmissionGood
201317−36%—TransmissionAverage
201216−40%—TransmissionGood
2011402.2×1SteeringAvoid
20101105.4×—SteeringAvoid
20091537.8×—SteeringAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median 370Z year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Nissan 370Z problems

Latest Nissan 370Z recalls

Visibility › Power window devices and controls

NHTSA recall 11V-538 · Nov 4, 2011 · 1,788 vehicles

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 Infiniti g37 coupe vehicles and certain model year 2011 Nissan 370z vehicles manufactured from July 2, 2011, through August 29, 2011. Due to a programming error, the power window switch controller in the subject vehicles was manufactured out of specification.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window switches with new ones free of charge. The safety recall began on December 5, 2011.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Nissan 370Z should you avoid?

2009, 2010 and 2011 — these years have the most complaints relative to other 370Z years at the same age, led by steering problems in the 2009.

What is the best year for the Nissan 370Z?

2017 has the fewest complaints compared with other 370Z years at the same age, followed by 2014 and 2012. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Nissan 370Z problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the steering (172), electrical system (110) and transmission & drivetrain (98). Steering complaints peak in the 2009 model year.

How many recalls has the Nissan 370Z had?

1 recall across 2009–2017. The model year with the most is 2011.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.