Most common 2010 Nissan 370Z problems
Share of the 110 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan 370Z complaints by model year
Best 370Z years: 2017, 2014, 2012. Years to avoid: 2009, 2010, 2011. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2010 Nissan 370Z:
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
What 2010 Nissan 370Z owners say
Steering all 62 →
My 370 Z Nissan was towed January 16, 2018 because of a problem with the electronic steering mechanism. The mileage at that time was 35,357 miles. Upon entering the car the steering wheel had locked and I could not start my car. Fortunately the car was in the garage at the time. total for repairs was $949 On March 29, 2018 a few months following with mileage at 35,857 miles I again experienced a steering lock problem and the car had to be towed once again ...the repairs were covered at that time by warranty since this device was already replaced in January. December 9, 2021 I again experienced a problem with the steering lock mechanism mileage is 42,505 at this point on the car repairs were almost $1800 I find this a huge safety problem because I am a female and could be stranded at any time at any given place with a vehicle that wont operate.... …
As of 05/20/2025 my vehicle would not detect the Key in the vehicle to start. Put the Key in the slot to detect just in case it's a bad battery on the Fob and nothing was being detected. Found out the steering lock unit is faulty. Called a local Nissan dealership and was told my VIN does not fall under a recall but I am having issues regarding the recall that has been sent out to some customers regarding the steering lock unit. Not too sure what can be done at this point.
Electrical system all 30 →
I have a Nissan 370 z and up to this point I really enjoyed the car that was until an known issue of the steering lock went out on my car and left me stranded for 16 hours. I called Nissan after I spent $1162.00 to try to get reimbursed. I was initially told I would not reimbursed which after reading online how some people were refused reimbursement initially I kept pursuing a reimbursement. Stephanie from a regional office called and basically tried to low ball me by offering $500 reimbursement. Below is a forum link for the known issue of the steering lock. Other customers were offered a full reimbursement but for some reason I am not. This is after I bought the car brand new and have been a loyal customer ever since. I therefore would like a full reimbursement. I feel that this is only fair. …
So I have a 2010 370z (31K miles) and it has been running great up until yesterday. I got in to start it and it wouldn't start. The only thing I noticed was the intelligent key system warning light was on. Just to be sure, I checked the battery in my remote and, of course, also put the remote in the override slot and nothing. The battery in the car is also fine. Everything else seamed to work, lights, horn, doors unlock/lock. The start button said lock and it would not even turn to accessory mode. Steering wheel was in the un-locked position. Doing a little research online I've found that it is more than likely a steering wheel lock problem that leads to the intelligent power distribution module. Apparently this is a fairly common problem and it seems to happen around 30-40K miles. …
Transmission & drivetrain all 26 →
Early in 2015 my clutch started sticking when the weather got colder and after doing research I found that this was a common issue with the csc seal gong bad. I even told Nissan that it was bad took it in for service and the only thing they did was put in the same type of clutch fluid used in the gtr, after getting the car back and driving for a week the clutch started to stick again and I once again told them it was the csc seal that was going bad and they finally took the clutch apart to see what I was saying was correct and they replaced it with the stock csc that Nissan uses knowing that failure again was possible. Well here it is less than a year later and I am having the same issues with the clutch either sticking or going all the way to the floor now that the temperature is dropping. I have a call into the dealership to find out if its still under warranty! …
Hey I have a 2010 Nissan 370z nismo 6 speed manual.the car has 37,000 miles on it. I started the car Thursday morning June/23/2016 pressed in the clutch. Clutch felt kinda soft and soggy so I put in first gear and drove off. As I drove clutch felt okay but still kinda weird. So I drove about 15 mins and stop at a light pushed the clutch in and it wouldn't come back in position.it would get stuck half way. So I tried to put it in gear it wont let me go in 1st gear. So I shut of the car pumped the clutch started it up and she went in gear. So I pull over to the side to a dealership. They diagnosis the problem for me and it turns out to be the csc (slave cylinder) is busted and leaking fluid and the reservoir tank is empty. I have heard bout this problem in the 370z's at least a 100 events have occurred even at lower miles. This a common problem in ur z cars. Plz fix this issue.
2010 Nissan 370Z engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 7-speed automatic | RWD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Nissan 370Z a good car?
Based on 110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 370Z rates avoid: 5.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the 370Z at the same age. It is one of the 370Z years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Nissan 370Z?
The steering — 62 complaints, 56% of all complaints for this model year, most often about column. Next are the electrical system (30) and transmission & drivetrain (26).
How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan 370Z have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Nissan 370Z. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan 370Z?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017, 2014 and 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2009, 2010 and 2011. See the full Nissan 370Z years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Nissan 370Z problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 40,000 miles; 69% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.