2010 Nissan 370zProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 110 owner complaints about the 2010 Nissan 370z, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 24, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2010 Nissan 370z has problems
110 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 62 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 30 | 0 |
| Power train | 26 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2010 Nissan 370z recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do steering problems start?
47kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 53 steering complaints. 96% were reported before 100,000 miles.
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
14 owners mentioned a cost$1,250median
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
2010 vs. every other 370z year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 370z median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2010 Nissan 370z safety ratings
2010 Nissan 370Z 2-Dr. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Nissan 370z, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
What 370z owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
My 370 Z Nissan was towed January 16, 2018 because of a problem with the electronic steering mechanism. The mileage at that time was 35,357 miles. Upon entering the car the steering wheel had locked and I could not start my car. Fortunately the car was in the garage at the time. total for repairs…
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.
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