Is the 2009 Nissan 370Z reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan 370Z?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 58% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan 370Z have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

2009 Nissan 370Z

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2009 Nissan 370Z
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Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 153
Recalls: 0
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Steering

Complaints per year

2009: 153 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2009	153
2010	110
2011	40
2012	16
2013	17
2014	10
2015	3
2016	3
2017	5
2018	2
2019	1
2020	1

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

58% · 88 reports

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The contact owns a 2009 Nissan 370Z. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the steering wheel locked up, and the contact was unable to start the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-15

I own a 2009 Nissan 370Z. There have been issues previously mentioned by members in the 370Z.com forum and I have fallen victim to it. The steering lock system in the 370Z is faulty and unreliable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-30

Electrical system

44% · 67 reports

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The steering column lock device has been failing daily.I bought this car in March of 2014 and I have all of the paperwork that shows the previous owner took it to autonation Nissan chandler and under recall P3208 it was supposedly fixed in 2013.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-20

Power train

17% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

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I have a 2009 370Z. It is daily driven (No clutch dumping, burn out, track, racing, etc.). The clutch is OEM. At 16,158 miles I was leaving work. I was getting ready to pull out of the parking lot when the clutch pedal sunk to the floor.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-09-18

Nissan 370Z grinding noise when clutch is released. No matter in which gear you release the clutch, there is a grinding noise. The mechanics at the dealership have tested other new 370Z, and they are all the same. My z is only at 3600 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-16

Fuel/propulsion system

6% · 9 reports

Engine

5% · 8 reports

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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Steering: 88 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 67 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 26 reports on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2009 Nissan 370Z reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan 370Z?: The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 58% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan 370Z have?: No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.