What breaks most · 2009 to 2018 model years
Nissan 370Z problems by year
Owners have filed 320 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Nissan 370Z across model years 2009 to 2018. One year stands out: 2009 for steering complaints. The quietest years are 2015, 2014 and 2013.
- Years to check closely: 2009
- Fewest complaints: 2015, 2014, 2013
- Complaints on file
- 3202009 to 2018, all trims
- Worst year
- 2009145 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 50 fires · 5 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 38kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 2Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | 2 | 0 | Steering (85) | |
| 97 | 1 | 0 | Steering (57) | |
| 38 | 0 | 1 | Steering (20) | |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | Powertrain and transmission (12) | |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | Powertrain and transmission (10) | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | Powertrain and transmission (5) | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Exterior lighting (1) | |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Air bags (2) | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Brakes (1) |
What fails on the 2009 Nissan 370Z
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteeringPower steering pumps, racks and hoses | 59% |
85 | 0 | Shop steering parts for the 2009 Nissan 370Z |
| Electrical systemAlternators, starters and ignition | 44% |
64 | 0 | Shop electrical system parts for the 2009 Nissan 370Z |
| Powertrain and transmissionTransmission parts | 18% |
26 | 0 | Shop all powertrain and transmission parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| EngineEngine gaskets and seals | 6% |
8 | 0 | Shop engine parts for the 2009 Nissan 370Z |
| Fuel systemFuel pumps and injectors | 5% |
7 | 0 | Shop fuel system parts for the 2009 Nissan 370Z |
| Unknown or other | 3% |
5 | 0 | — |
| Air bags | 3% |
5 | 1 | Check recalls for air bags on NHTSA.gov |
| Engine and coolingRadiators, thermostats and cooling | 3% |
4 | 0 | Shop engine and cooling parts for the 2009 Nissan 370Z |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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I got into my stationary vehicle and when i push the start button it remained in the lock position. The steering lock sensor light was on and it won't change into the acc or on position. This is the second time it has happened to me, first time the dealership had to fix it.
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 30, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Nissan 370Z years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 2009 carries the most filings on the Nissan 370Z. The 2009 alone has 145 complaints, led by steering.
What is the most common Nissan 370Z problem?
On the 2009 model year, the most-reported component is steering with 85 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Nissan 370Z problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Nissan 370Z complaints that include mileage is about 38,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.