2013 Nissan 370z problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (9) · Engine (3) · Service Brakes (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (118)
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 118 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-04-02 · Power Train · 58,000 mi“the clutch slave cylinder failed which results in not being able to put the car in gear once you have stopped and placed the car in neutral. this failure happened at an intersection and caused me to not be able to proceed. one car almost slammed into me. nissan has known about this inferior plastic part since 2009 and has not changed anything.…”
2020-09-12 · Service Brakes · 5 mi“when braking suddenly they car goes into "ice mode" where in the brake pedal is hard and stopping power is limited.…”
2020-02-13 · Engine · 46,000 mi“in motion, car would not accelerate above 2500rpm suddenly. sprocket was defective. dealer/ manufacturer knows this is a problem, wont fix or cover under warranty.…”
2018-11-20 · Power Train · 34,000 mi“the clutch slave cylinder failed on our 370z as the vehicle was driving on the highway and county roads. the clutch pedal would not return all the way back up thus causing the transmission to be stuck in the gear it was in, and be less in control of the vehicle. after doing more research since, this is a known problem with the nissan 370z due to …”
2018-07-24 · Power Train · 28,000 mi“was driving down the highway when i went to shift into another gear. the pedal felt "light", meaning it had less resistance in the first half of the stroke. in the remaining half of the stroke the clutch disengaged enough to shift gears. when releasing the clutch pedal, it remained stuck to the floor and i had to flip it to its released position wi…”
2017-11-07 · Air Bags · 160 mi“the air bag disabled light is on when my wife sits in the passenger seat. she weighs 120lbs and is 5' 8" tall. i have taken the car to nissan several times and they say the sensor is working to spec.…”
2017-05-16 · Power Train:clutch Assembly · 71,000 mi“had no pressure in clutch about a year ago while driving on the highway and kept getting stuck after releasing it. had the clutch and flywheel replaced, problem went away for a while. but it's been less than a year, and i am having the same problem again. i was driving on the freeway in stop and go traffic, and the clutch suddenly had no pressure h…”
2017-04-04 · Service Brakes · 23,000 mi“clutch pedal to the floorboard no pressure can't drive car csc failure inside transmission…”
2017-01-25 · Engine“tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan 370z. the contact experienced issues starting the vehicle while depressing the engine start button. a warning indicator illuminated on the key, which meant an intelligent key system or electrical steering lock system malfunction per the owner's manual. the failure occurred on more than one occasion. the vehicle wa…”
2016-09-02 · Power Train · 17,751 mi“car has 17,751 miles on it. bought 30 days ago from acura dealer in fort worth. went to pull out of garage, and the clutch pedal is stuck to the floor. getting it diagnosed at nissan dealer, but it's believed to be a slave cylinder that is a known malfunction by nissan, and they will not recall it or cover it under power-train warranty.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.