YearToAvoid

2009 Nissan 370Z Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint 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.

  1. Steering88 (58%)
  2. Electrical System67 (44%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain26 (17%)
  4. Engine14 (9%)
  5. Fuel System11 (7%)
  6. Airbags6 (4%)
  7. Other6 (4%)
  8. Structure & Body4 (3%)
  9. Brakes3 (2%)
  10. Seat Belts1 (1%)
2009 Nissan 370Z complaints: complaints filed per quarter772010 Q22012 Q12013 Q22014 Q42016 Q12017 Q42020 Q12025 Q4
227 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q2 to 2025 Q4; peak 2013 Q1 (77).

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020092010201120122013201420152016201720182019
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2009Avoid100153021
2010Avoid90110021
2011Avoid8040120.5

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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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.