Nissan 370Z problems
Light NHTSA footprint — 5 owner complaints. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
Limited NHTSA data — only 5 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily.
Only 5 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident reliability call. Could be a clean record or just thin data.
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.
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
I am the original owner of the Nissan 370z 2017 year, bought it new directly from Nissan dealer. I just had a major accident on the freeway with a big transportation truck (not a consumer pick up truck). I was in collision with it at least 2 times, on the driver side initially…
Yes I had a slow leak in my tire after a couple weeks after I purchase the vechicle
The seal on the Clutch Slave Cylinder failed and contaminated the hydraulic system in the car. This prevented the car from being able to enter gear as the clutch could not be disengaged. This resulted in me being stuck in the middle of the road, unable to move the car unless I…
Convertible top 5th bow bungie not working correctly top rubbing against the top! Witch cased not working correctly! I complaint about this issue 8/20/2018 they claim there was nothing wrong, when it was under warranty! Turns at Nissan puts out a bulletin re: ntb19-061 august…
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 →
How NHTSA investigations work, and what's open now →
Common questions
Is the 2017 Nissan 370Z reliable?
Limited NHTSA data. Only 5 owner complaints have been filed for the 2017 Nissan 370Z, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Should you avoid the 2017 Nissan 370Z?
Only 5 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident reliability call. Could be a clean record or just thin data. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2017 Nissan 370Z without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
What's the most common problem on the 2017 Nissan 370Z?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
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 2017 Nissan 370Z?
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 5 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.