2009 Nissan 370z problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (85) · Power Train (17) · Electrical System (14)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
146 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (96)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB17-019H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 96 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-12-15 · Steering · 176,000 mi“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. the vehicle was towed to the residence, where a mobile mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with steering module failure. the contact called the dealer to schedule an appointmen…”
2023-04-28 · Seat Belts“seatbelts won’t retract easily from both driver and passenger side.…”
2021-07-15 · Electrical System“my vehicle has only 12,400 miles, and the passenger air bag light will not go off and the airbag light in the dash keeps blinking. millions of nissan vehicles have had the same problem. i want my nissan dealership, where i purchased this vehicle ( m’lady in crystal lake, il ), to fix this at no cost to me.…”
2020-12-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 93,000 mi“vehicle fuel gauge said 1/4 of a tank as i was driving the car suddenly shut off on a busy road making it very dangerous. i had the car towed home and as i was trying to diagnose the problem i added gas to the tank and the car started. obviously the problem is the fuel sending unit.…”
2020-05-21 · Structure · 96,204 mi“the dashboard in the car is greying and sticky (same as 2008-09 altimas, 2011 maximas, toyotas, etx) and can create a glare on the windshield from the sun reflecting off of the glue. this is a manufacturing defect. *tr…”
2020-04-01 · Steering · 82,458 mi“i purchased my first nissan, a 2009 370z, in 2018. i went to start my car and it would not start, after reading various forums on the internet i found the issue with the 370z is well documented to the escl (electronic steering column lock) issue. there is no warning to this occurring; i drove my car to the store and then home, an hour later went …”
2020-02-29 · Unknown Or Other · 135,000 mi“my vehicle is equipped with an electronic steering column lock (escl) that locks the steering wheel when the vehicle is parked and turned off to help prevent theft. on some vehicles, due to a manufacturing irregularity,the escl may malfunction after the vehicle has been locked and could prevent the engine from starting. this condition, should it oc…”
2019-08-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 117,041 mi“the gas reading is always messed up since i bought the car, it's left me stranded my last 350z also did this i won't shop nissan with these issues if i'm forced to pay for this issue twice…”
2019-03-27 · Steering · 89,000 mi“i purchased my first nissan, a 2009 370z, in 2009. as of today the car has had four (4) electronic steering column locks (escl) installed. the escl that nissan uses is defective, which results in leaving their customers stranded. this, in my opinion is unconscionable. the latest failure of the escl left me stranded out of town. i have no faith …”
2019-03-04 · Steering · 129,200 mi“i got into my stationary vehicle and when i push the start button it remained in the lock position. the steering lock sensor light was on and it won't change into the acc or on position. this is the second time it has happened to me, first time the dealership had to fix it.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.