Most common 2013 Nissan 370Z problems
Share of the 17 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 2013 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 2013 Nissan 370Z owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
***Nissan 2013 370z (mt) clutch slave cylinder *** purchase brand new. In March of 2013, just 2K miles the slave cylinder failed. Replaced under warranty. On 6/17/2016, I was driving on the freeway, my clutch failed during traffic hours on the 60 east fwy. I could not shift the gear to get to lower or higher gear. Thank god I was able to get on the shoulder lane to stop safely. This happened at 3,100 miles. Yes, just after my factory warranty had just expired. Csc is not covered under powertrain warranty but Nissan has agreed to fully pay for the second replacement. This is clearly a safety issue and can cause bodily harm when driving and clutch fails. Also I belong to a Nissan social community forums and there are many have had the same issue. This should be a recall. Be safe out there.
Clutch slave cylinder: I was stopped for a traffic light in the center lane on a heavily traveled road. When the signal changed, I depressed the clutch to put my car in gear, I was unable to put in gear - the clutch petal stuck to the floor and would not return to the resting position - fluid was leaking on the road. Unable to move my vehicle to a safe location, I turned on emergency flashers and called for help. The 911 operator said get out of the car and stand on the side of the road they dispatched an officer and tow truck. The officer pushed my car to the right lane, blocked traffic with his vehicle to prevent an accident and waited until my car was on the tow truck.
Engine & cooling
Last Saturday, took the cover off and was going to the car wash to shine her up real good. On the way after stopping at a light I pulled off then went to 2nd gear, then to third and that when it happened. The clutch went to the floor and did not come back up. I'm going down the street not knowing what to do next because there is a stop sign but I'm afraid to stop because I don't know what will happen, a very dangerous situation. Fortunately there were no other cars at the stop sign so I turned on my emergency flashers and continued through, I'm sure the people behind me thought I was crazy and I'm very happy there were no police around. I made a left on the emptiest street I could find and pulled over and called my son to pick me up and help me push the car out of the street. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Nissan 370z. The contact experienced issues starting the vehicle while depressing the engine start button. A warning indicator illuminated on the key, which meant an intelligent key system or electrical steering lock system malfunction per the owner's manual. The failure occurred on more than one occasion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
2013 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 / 25 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Nissan 370Z a good car?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 370Z rates average: 36% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 370Z at the same age. 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 2013 Nissan 370Z?
The transmission & drivetrain — 11 complaints, 65% of all complaints for this model year, most often about clutch assembly. Next are the engine & cooling (3) and brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan 370Z have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 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 2013 Nissan 370Z problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 23,000 miles; 87% 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.