Nissan 370Z problems
110 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 4 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
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…
Parked vehicle in parking spot and shut off engine. Yellow key light turned on and steering wheel locked. Vehicle would not turn on. Steering wheel lock failure on Nissan 370z nismo- year 2010. Part malfunction 48700-jf00b . Problem part on 2009 and early 2010 models. *tr
Takata recall - voluntary service campaign 2009-2011 steering lock unit. I own a 2010 Nissan 370z with 37,000 miles. Local Nissan dealer would not honor known issue and I had to pay $1500 to repair. Please help. [xxx] , email: [xxx] VIN [xxx], dl: [xxx]. Vehicle would not…
Car ignition is stuck in lock after being parked to go into the mall. Known issue that Nissan issued recall for gtr which is a more expensive car but not for the z a less expensive car. Car will not start or power into acc mode so the windows are also stuck down and have no way…
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Under investigation 1 open at NHTSA
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA21002 on NHTSA →
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Common questions
Is the 2010 Nissan 370Z reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Nissan 370Z is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2010 Nissan 370Z?
On the NHTSA data, the 2010 Nissan 370Z does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2010 Nissan 370Z?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 62 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 46,939 miles. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The steering is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 46,939 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Nissan 370Z has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2010 Nissan 370Z?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 110 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $700, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.