MYRModel Year Report

2011 Nissan 370Z

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2011 Nissan 370Z
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:09:04.234Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan 370Z Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 2009: 153 complaints 2009 2010: 110 complaints 2011: 40 complaints 2011 2012: 16 complaints 2013: 17 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 3 complaints 2015 2016: 3 complaints 2017: 5 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2019: 1 complaints 2019
2011: 40 complaints
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YearComplaints
2009153
2010110
201140
201216
201317
201410
20153
20163
20175
20182
20191

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 55%

55% of complaints: steering — 22 distinct reports on file.

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WHEN MY CAR HAD 22,000 MILES IT WOULDN'T START BECAUSE MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. I WAS HOME WHEN THIS HAPPENED. HAD TO TOW IT TO NISSAN DEALERSHIP. IT JUST HAPPENED TO ME AGAIN AT 55,000 MILES. I WAS ABOUT TO LEAVE WORK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180128

POWER TRAIN 35%

35% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file.

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CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER WENT OUT AT AROUND 40K MILES. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH MANY OTHER 370 Z'S. I AM NOW WORRIED THAT I WILL NEED A THIRD CSC.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180118

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30%

30% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190502

THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR OR THE FUEL LEVEL SENDER MALFUNCTIONED. AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK CLEARLY ALMOST TO THE TOP, THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWED MISINFORMATION WHICH THE TANK WAS NOT FULL. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120919

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.

WHEELS 3%

3% of complaints: wheels — 1 distinct report on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20111205 — visibility

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 INFINITI G37 COUPE VEHICLES AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 NISSAN 370Z VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2011. DUE TO A PRO

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER WINDOW SWITCHES WITH NEW ONES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1800-647-7261 OR

Campaign 11V538000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Nissan 370Z — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 11V538000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2011 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 2011 Nissan 370Z?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan 370Z have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.