2009 Nissan 370Z Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 11 370Z years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2009 Nissan 370Z has 153 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 11 370Z model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is steering (88 complaints, 58% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 2 injuries.
- Complaints
- 153
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 26 hwy
Top 2009 Nissan 370Z problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering88 (58%)
- Electrical System67 (44%)
- Transmission & Powertrain26 (17%)
- Engine14 (9%)
- Fuel System11 (7%)
- Airbags6 (4%)
- Other6 (4%)
- Structure & Body4 (3%)
- Brakes3 (2%)
- Seat Belts1 (1%)
2009 Nissan 370Z recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2009 Nissan 370Z fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2009 compared with other 370Z years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Nissan 370Z a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Nissan 370Z ranks worst among 370Z model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 153 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan 370Z?
- The most reported problem areas are steering (88 complaints), electrical system (67 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (26 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 39,650 miles.
- Does the 2009 Nissan 370Z have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 Nissan 370Z in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Nissan 370Z?
- EPA rates the 2009 Nissan 370Z at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.