YearToAvoid

2010 Nissan 370Z Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

90/100

#2 most-complained of 11 370Z years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2010 Nissan 370Z has 110 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 90 out of 100 — #2 highest of 11 370Z model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is steering (62 complaints, 56% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.

Complaints
110
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
21
18 city / 25.5 hwy

Top 2010 Nissan 370Z problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Steering62 (56%)
  2. Electrical System32 (29%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain26 (24%)
  4. Other8 (7%)
  5. Airbags6 (5%)
  6. Engine5 (5%)
  7. Structure & Body4 (4%)
  8. Brakes3 (3%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (1%)
2010 Nissan 370Z complaints: complaints filed per quarter132012 Q12013 Q42014 Q42015 Q42016 Q42018 Q12019 Q42021 Q4
147 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q1 to 2025 Q2; peak 2015 Q4 (13).

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

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
2012Caution6016020.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Nissan 370Z a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Nissan 370Z ranks #2 of 11 among 370Z model years (Complaint Index 90/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 110 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 2010 Nissan 370Z?
The most reported problem areas are steering (62 complaints), electrical system (32 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (26 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 40,000 miles.
Does the 2010 Nissan 370Z have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2010 Nissan 370Z in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Nissan 370Z?
EPA rates the 2010 Nissan 370Z at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25.5 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.