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2011 Nissan 370zProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 40 owner complaints about the 2011 Nissan 370z, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2011 Nissan 370z
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years65% below the 370z median · #3 of 6 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints400 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage39kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 4, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Nissan 370z has problems

40 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering220
Power train140
Electrical system120
Engine50
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Wheels10
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2011 Nissan 370z recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Visibility: power window devices and controls

Recall 11V-538 · Nov 4, 2011 · 1,788 vehicles

Risk. THE THRESHOLD FOR AUTO REVERSE ACTIVATION IS HIGHER THAN THE NISSAN SPECIFICATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.

Best & worst years

2011 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

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  • Caution
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  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2011 Nissan 370z safety ratings

2011 Nissan 370Z 2 DR RWD 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2011 Nissan 370z, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What 370z owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Steering lock module failure. Same issue as in 2016 (NHTSA tracking number 10929922). Car would not start. In city park and waited 4 hours for tow truck. By myself - 74 year old female. Getting dark and dealership closed. Had the exact part malfunction in 2016 and had to have it towed. Cost $1000…
Complaint 11515373 · Apr 4, 2023
TL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2011 NISSAN 370Z. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING THE START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER COGGINS NISSAN(10600 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE FL) WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING LOCK WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE…
Complaint 11302718 · Jan 29, 2020 · 36,700 miles
FOR YEARS, THERE HAVE BEEN WIDESPREAD DEFECTS IN THE ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK (ESCL) THAT DISABLED THE PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION IN A WIDE RANGE OF NISSAN AND INFINITI VEHICLES. THE ESCL'S PRIMARY JOB IS TO KEEP THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UNTIL YOU BRING YOUR KEY FOB IN RANGE OF THE VEHICLE. IT'S…
Complaint 11205346 · May 2, 2019 · 51,000 miles

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