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2010 Nissan 370z problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Steering (59) · Power Train (21) · Electrical System (8)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

55 /100
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Compared against other Nissan 370z model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 17 complaints <25k 25–50k miles: 49 complaints 49 25–50k 50–75k miles: 24 complaints 50–75k 75–100k miles: 4 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 1 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 0 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 1 complaints 150k+

96 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

110
Complaints
0
Recalls
133
Service bulletins
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (133)

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 133 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2025-05-24 · Steering

“as of 05/20/2025 my vehicle would not detect the key in the vehicle to start. put the key in the slot to detect just in case it’s a bad battery on the fob and nothing was being detected. found out the steering lock unit is faulty. called a local nissan dealership and was told my vin does not fall under a recall but i am having issues regarding the …”

2025-03-24 · Air Bags · 35,000 mi

“the contact called on behalf of her husband who owns a 2010 nissan 370z. the contact stated that while her husband was driving on a main road at 20 mph, the passenger’s side air bag deployed. there were no warning lights illuminated. there were no injuries reported. the local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. the contact…”

2021-12-09 · Steering

“my 370 z nissan was towed january 16, 2018 because of a problem with the electronic steering mechanism. the mileage at that time was 35,357 miles. upon entering the car the steering wheel had locked and i could not start my car. fortunately the car was in the garage at the time. total for repairs was $949 on march 29, 2018 a few months following …”

2021-03-28 · Air Bags · 70,000 mi

“****note - need more information. contacted consumer - 3/29/2021, 4/21/2021**** flashing air bag light and the passenger airbag light always says it is off even with passengers in the seat. air bag light on the dash flashes at all times. ## vin failed ## nissan, infiniti, datsun 2010#vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate prope…”

2021-03-06 · Seats · 24,073 mi

“the srs light came on on the dash. car is 10 years old, but only has 24073 miles on it. nissan dealer identified error code b1018. occupant sensor in the front passenger seat failed. nissan quoted $4767 to replace the passenger seat base assembly. stated sensor was integrated into the seat and could not be replaced without replacing the entire…”

2021-01-19 · Seats · 24,204 mi

“supplemental restraint system light is flashing on the instrument cluster. also, air bag 2 deactivation light is lit. went to nissan dealer. error code is b1018, occupant sensor. dealer states that occupant sensor has failed, and they want $4700 to replace the entire base assembly of the seat. state the sensor is integrated with the seat, and …”

2021-01-15 · Unknown Or Other

“my automatic transmission has 40000 and it's already slipping going from 5th gear to 4th gear also when i do a hard stop the vehicle won't accelerate for a sec then it will jump into gear. …”

2020-06-06 · Power Train

“concentric slave cylinder in my manual transmission went out and failed randomly while i was driving. the clutch just got stuck to the floor and i could not get it back up.this is dangerous because you do not know when it is going to fail and leaving you stranded on the middle of the highway. *tr…”

2020-02-25 · Electrical System · 38,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns 2010 nissan 370z. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when attempted. the intelligent key system warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to grainger nissan of anderson located at (3510 clemson blvd, anderson, sc 29621) to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the electronic steering lock needed to…”

2020-01-02 · Steering · 60,000 mi

“nissan escl defect. nissan is aware of this defect on my make and model and refusing to reimburse the towing, part, and labor. never had a problem until 12/9/2019 when my car left me stranded. i had my car towed to a local mechanic who informed me of the well-known escl problem on my specific make and model. because there is not a recall on my vin …”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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