2010 Nissan 370Z: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 110 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is steering (52% of complaints); the 2011 model year looks more trouble-free.
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0
recalls
110
owner complaints
0
fire reports
40,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: steering (52%)
Common problems
Computed from 110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)52% · 54 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)20% · 21 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)14% · 15 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)3% · 3 complaints
Exterior Lighting (headlights, taillights)3% · 3 complaints
Seats2% · 2 complaints
“As of 05/20/2025 my vehicle would not detect the Key in the vehicle to start. Put the Key in the slot to detect just in case it's a bad battery on the Fob and nothing was being detected. Found out the steering lock unit is faulty. Called a local Nissan dealership and was told my VIN does not fall under a recall but I am having issues regarding the recall that has been sent out to some customers regarding the steering lock unit. Not too sure what can be done at this point.”Owner report · Steering · May 2025
“The contact called on behalf of her husband who owns a 2010 Nissan 370Z. The contact stated that while her husband was driving on a main road at 20 MPH, the passenger's side air bag deployed. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no injuries reported. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was advised to contact the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced Customer Service Bulletin: P0A10; as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2024
“Supplemental restraint system light is flashing on the instrument cluster. Also, air bag 2 deactivation light is lit. Went to nissan dealer. Error code is b1018, occupant sensor. Dealer states that occupant sensor has failed, and they want $4700 to replace the entire base assembly of the seat. State the sensor is integrated with the seat, and must replace whole assembly. Vehicle is 10 years old, but only had 24,204 miles. Occupant seat has rarely been sat in.. The vehicle is typically garaged, and has never been in an accident.”Owner report · Seats · Jan 2021
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“My automatic transmission has 40000 and it's already slipping going from 5th gear to 4th gear also when I do a hard stop the vehicle won't accelerate for a sec then it will jump into gear.”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2020
“****note - need more information. Contacted consumer - 3/29/2021, 4/21/2021**** flashing air bag light and the passenger airbag light always says it is off even with passengers in the seat. Air bag light on the dash flashes at all times. ## VIN failed ## nissan, infiniti, datsun 2010#vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly; 4 - VIN corrected, error in one position only (indicated by ! In suggested VIN), multiple matches found; 14 - unable to provide information for all the characters in the VIN. #vpic# ##”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2020
“Concentric slave cylinder in my manual transmission went out and failed randomly while I was driving. The clutch just got stuck to the floor and I could not get it back up.this is dangerous because you do not know when it is going to fail and leaving you stranded on the middle of the highway. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan 370z. The contact stated that the electronic locks were not working and the vehicle would not start from a cold start. Sterling mccall nissan (12230 southwest fwy, stafford, tx 77477) was contacted and stated that there were no recalls. The dealer attempted to schedule an appointment, but the contact refused. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 20,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2019
“Tl* the contact owns 2010 nissan 370z. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when attempted. The intelligent key system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to grainger nissan of anderson located at (3510 clemson blvd, anderson, sc 29621) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the electronic steering lock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2019
“Steering colomn lock issue has stranded many people on this vehicle. The part is defective and nissan will not replace. Happens when parked.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan 370z. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the engine button was pressed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electric steering column lock failed. The vehicle was then towed to ray brandt nissan (4000 lapalco boulevard, harvey, la 70058, (504) 367-1666) where the steering column failure was confirmed. The contact spoke with the manufacturer to have the vehicle repaired per the nissan warranty regarding the steering lock mechanism, but the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer provided case number: 34390382. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 19,800.”Owner report · Steering · Feb 2019
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2010 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
Engines3.7L
Cylinders6
FuelGasoline
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Is the 2010 Nissan 370Z reliable?
NHTSA has 110 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 Nissan 370Z. The most complained-about area is steering (52% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2010 Nissan 370Z problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 40,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.