2016 Nissan 370z problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1) · Electrical System (1)
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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 →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (91)
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 91 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-01-07 · Unknown Or Other“sunday january 7th i came out to my vehicle and noticed my clutch was on the ground. i go to check my clutch fluid reservoir to just to see that it is completely bone dry. last time i had driven the car,” was on friday january 5th and everything was fine. i’ve had this problem previously before where if i didn’t drive the car for roughly 2 weeks th…”
2020-01-09 · Electrical System · 38,000 mi“i purchased my 370 z at the local dealership and i am a loyal nissan customer. this is my second z and my family of 9 cars is a large base for your vehicles. my daughter-in-law purchased a new nissan and we will be shopping for my wife's new car in june when she retires. my air bag warning light has been flashing for a week so i brought it to the …”
2019-12-08 · Power Train · 39,000 mi“as i began to start my vehicle one day, the clutch pedal went straight to the ground because it had no pressure on it. i found that the clutch fluid was completely empty and refilled it. after it rebuilt pressure, it was operable again for several months until it completely lost pressure again while driving, so i had to pull over. the transmission …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.