2010 Nissan 370Z Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2010 Nissan 370Z has a complaint index of 90, ranking 2nd worst of 11 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. Steering issues, mainly a steering lock mechanism that leaves the car unable to start, drive over half of the 110 complaints filed.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 90/100
- #2 of 11 370Z years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 110
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Steering
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 25.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2010 Nissan 370Z problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering62 (56%)
- Electrical System32 (29%)
- Transmission & Powertrain26 (24%)
- Other8 (7%)
- Airbags6 (5%)
- Engine5 (5%)
- Structure & Body4 (4%)
- Brakes3 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering lock mechanism fails and the car will not start, sometimes stranding drivers in place.
- Without a working manual key release, the push-button start becomes useless once the steering lock fails.
- Electrical faults tied to the same steering lock issue cause the engine to not start, sometimes requiring a tow.
- A rear differential failed due to overheating and a replacement unit failed again about six months later.
- The clutch pedal can suddenly drop to the floor and lose resistance during long drives, making the car undrivable.
- An excessive oil leak from the driveshaft U-joint led to a check engine light and eventual driveshaft replacement.
2010 Nissan 370Z recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2010 Nissan 370Z fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 25.5 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.
2010 compared with other 370Z years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Nissan 370Z reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2010 370Z has a complaint index of 90, the second-highest (worst) among 11 model years, driven mainly by steering complaints.
- What is the main problem with the 2010 Nissan 370Z?
- Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 56% of complaints, mostly reports of a steering lock mechanism that prevents the car from starting.
- Does the 2010 Nissan 370Z have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2010 370Z, though owners describe the steering lock issue as similar to problems recalled on other Nissan models.
- At what mileage do steering problems appear in the 2010 370Z?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 47,000 miles.
- Which 370Z model years are better than 2010?
- Later years rank lower on complaints: 2014 has a complaint index of 20 and a Best verdict, and 2017 has an index of 40 with a Good verdict.