Issue Pattern Analysis

Nissan 370Z Common Problems

We analyzed every Nissan 370Z reliability report across 11 model years (avg score 80/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.

Most-Reported 370Z Issues

Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Nissan 370Z year-by-year reports.

#1

Clutch System (Manual Transmission)

Affects 27% of years

Reported across 3 Nissan 370Z model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.

#2

Manual Transmission - Concentric Slave Cylinder (CSC)

Affects 18% of years

Reported across 2 Nissan 370Z model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.

#3

Engine - Oil Gallery Gaskets

Affects 18% of years

Reported across 2 Nissan 370Z model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.

#4

Engine Oil Gallery Gaskets

Affects 18% of years

Reported across 2 Nissan 370Z model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.

Problems by Model Year

2009 Nissan 370Z78/100

A potent, driver-focused machine with a well-documented clutch system Achilles' heel.

2010 Nissan 370Z78/100

A high-performance bargain that demands informed buying and proactive maintenance to avoid costly common pitfalls.

2011 Nissan 370Z78/100

A thrilling performance car that requires diligent inspection and budget for a couple of well-known, high-cost vulnerabilities.

2012 Nissan 370Z78/100

A potent, value-packed sports car with known reliability Achilles' heels that require careful vetting and maintenance.

2013 Nissan 370Z82/100

A potent sports car with a few Achilles' heels; proactive maintenance and pre-purchase inspection are paramount for long-term enjoyment.

2014 Nissan 370Z82/100

A reliable performance bargain, but the manual transmission's Achilles' heel demands attention.

2015 Nissan 370Z82/100

A performance bargain held back slightly by manual transmission woes and aging interior appointments.

2016 Nissan 370Z82/100

A mechanically sound, performance-focused coupe, requiring attention to its manual transmission's Achilles' heel.

2017 Nissan 370Z78/100

A potent performer with a few critical reliability quirks that demand proactive attention, especially for stick-shift aficionados.

2018 Nissan 370Z85/100

A mechanically sound, engaging sports car, but manual buyers must prepare for a known transmission weakness.

2019 Nissan 370Z82/100

A well-engineered, raw sports car that provides strong reliability for its class, provided you're proactive about its few specific mechanical quirks.

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