YearToAvoid

2009 Nissan 370Z Steering Problems

NHTSA has 88 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2009 Nissan 370Z, 58% of all 153 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 11 370Z model years. Median mileage at failure: 38,560 miles.

Steering complaints
88
58% of 153
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
38,560 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Nissan 370Z steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 22, 2012, latest Dec 15, 2025.

2009 Nissan 370Z steering complaints: complaints filed per month23Jan 2012Jul 2012Dec 2012Mar 2013Jan 2015Sep 2017Feb 2020
88 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2012 to Dec 2025; peak Jan 2013 (23).

Steering recalls for the 2009 Nissan 370Z

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by 370Z model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200988 (58%)
  2. 201062 (56%)
  3. 201122 (55%)
  4. 20120 (0%)
  5. 20130 (0%)
  6. 20140 (0%)
  7. 20150 (0%)
  8. 20160 (0%)
  9. 20170 (0%)
  10. 20180 (0%)
  11. 20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Nissan 370Z have steering problems?
NHTSA has 88 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Nissan 370Z, 58% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 38,560 miles.
Which Nissan 370Z year has the most steering complaints?
The 2009 Nissan 370Z has the most steering complaints (88), compared with 88 for the 2009.
Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Nissan 370Z?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Nissan 370Z is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.