Nissan 370Z ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2009–2019)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Nissan 370Z we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the 370Z across generations.
Average Score
80/100
Best Year
2018 Nissan 370Z
Score 85
Weakest Year
2009 Nissan 370Z
Score 78
Every Nissan 370Z Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A mechanically sound, engaging sports car, but manual buyers must prepare for a known transmission weakness.
Top risks: Manual Transmission CSC · Suspension Bushings & Components · A/C Compressor
A potent sports car with a few Achilles' heels; proactive maintenance and pre-purchase inspection are paramount for long-term enjoyment.
Top risks: Clutch System (Manual Transmission) · Engine Oil System · Suspension Bushings & Ball Joints
A reliable performance bargain, but the manual transmission's Achilles' heel demands attention.
Top risks: Clutch System (Manual Transmission) · Engine Oil Pressure (Galley Gaskets) · Rear Differential Bushings/Seals
A performance bargain held back slightly by manual transmission woes and aging interior appointments.
Top risks: Clutch Slave Cylinder (CSC) - Manual Trans. · Oil Gallery Gaskets · HVAC Blend Door Actuators
A mechanically sound, performance-focused coupe, requiring attention to its manual transmission's Achilles' heel.
Top risks: Manual Transmission Concentric Slave Cylinder (CSC) · Engine Oil Gallery Gaskets · Uneven Tire Wear / Alignment
A well-engineered, raw sports car that provides strong reliability for its class, provided you're proactive about its few specific mechanical quirks.
Top risks: Clutch Hydraulics (Manual Transmission) · Engine Oil Pressure (VQ37VHR) · Rear Hatch Struts & Release
A potent, driver-focused machine with a well-documented clutch system Achilles' heel.
Top risks: Manual Transmission - Concentric Slave Cylinder (CSC) · Engine - Oil Gallery Gaskets · Electrical - TPMS Sensors & Minor Glitches
A high-performance bargain that demands informed buying and proactive maintenance to avoid costly common pitfalls.
Top risks: Clutch System (Manual Transmission) · Engine Oil Cooling · Interior Trim & HVAC
A thrilling performance car that requires diligent inspection and budget for a couple of well-known, high-cost vulnerabilities.
Top risks: Clutch Hydraulic System (CSC) · Engine Oil Gallery Gaskets · Steering Lock Module (ESCL)
A potent, value-packed sports car with known reliability Achilles' heels that require careful vetting and maintenance.
Top risks: Manual Transmission - Concentric Slave Cylinder (CSC) · Engine - Oil Gallery Gaskets · Steering - Power Steering Leaks
A potent performer with a few critical reliability quirks that demand proactive attention, especially for stick-shift aficionados.
Top risks: Manual Transmission Clutch System · VVEL Actuator/Solenoid System · Engine Oil Cooler Gasket
Problems That Follow the 370Z Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Clutch System (Manual Transmission)
Appears in 3 model years · 27% of generations
Manual Transmission - Concentric Slave Cylinder (CSC)
Appears in 2 model years · 18% of generations
Engine - Oil Gallery Gaskets
Appears in 2 model years · 18% of generations
Engine Oil Gallery Gaskets
Appears in 2 model years · 18% of generations