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2018 Nissan 370Z problems

The 2018 Nissan 370Z has 1 active recall campaign on file and only 2 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.

The 2018 Nissan 370Z has 2 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

Nissan 370Z owner complaints by model year
Model yearOwner complaintsRecalls
2015 370Z 3 0
2016 370Z 3 0
2017 370Z 5 0
2018 370Z (this page) 2 1
2019 370Z 1 0
2018 Nissan 370Z
Photo: TTTNIS / Wikimedia Commons, CC0 · representative photo of the Nissan 370Z
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Reliability score
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Limited NHTSA data — only 2 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 1 active recall on file.

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Should you avoid this 2018 370Z?
Not enough data for a verdict

Only 2 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first.

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.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2018 370Z · brakes Crash
Nissan 370z (total ride of 10,000 kilometers) purchased from Nissan korea (gangnam branch) in late july 2019 and rode on pocheon laceway (car racecourse, circuit) on february 8, 2019, and suffered a huge blow due to suspected breakage. After riding a circuit (with enough…
02/21/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11181492.0
2018 370Z · brakes
When driving on highways or bridges feb warning sign appears with a message (unavailable :front radar obstruction) , Nissan dealership replaced the sensor twice but it keeps happening
01/26/2020 · at 34,450 mi · NHTSA ODI #11301923.0
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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 18V153000 March 6, 2018

Nissan North America, Inc

The incorrect curtain air bag installation can prevent the air bag from deploying correctly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the curtain air bag, correcting its installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Under investigation 1 open at NHTSA

EA Air Bags › Frontal · opened September 2021

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 2018 Nissan 370Z reliable?

Limited NHTSA data. Only 2 owner complaints have been filed for the 2018 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 2018 Nissan 370Z?

Only 2 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2018 Nissan 370Z without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.

What should I check before buying a used 2018 Nissan 370Z?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2018 Nissan 370Z to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.

Is the 2018 Nissan 370Z a good used car to buy?

Hard to say from federal data alone — only 2 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.

What's the most common problem on the 2018 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 2018 Nissan 370Z?

Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 2 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.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/Nissan/370Z. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Nissan. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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