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2010 Nissan 370Z Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Owners filed 26 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Nissan 370Z, 24% of that year's 110 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 35,500 miles, mostly involving clutch hydraulic failures. No related recalls are listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
26
24% of 110
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
35,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Clutch pedal drops suddenly to the floor and will not return, preventing the driver from shifting gears.
  • Clutch slave cylinder (CSC) fails, often diagnosed by dealers as a seal failure, leaving the car stuck in gear or unable to start.
  • Clutch master cylinder failure causes complete loss of hydraulic pressure, sometimes leaving the car stranded on a highway.
  • Some owners report the clutch sticking in cold weather before failing outright.
  • One owner with an automatic transmission reported slipping between 5th and 4th gear along with a delay before the car would accelerate after a hard stop.

When 2010 Nissan 370Z transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 26, 2012, latest Jan 15, 2021.

2010 Nissan 370Z transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2012Mar 2014Jun 2014Dec 2014Sep 2015Jun 2016Mar 2017Jun 2020
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2012 to Jan 2021; peak Jun 2015 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Nissan 370Z

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 370Z model year

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

  1. 201026 (24%)
  2. 201114 (35%)
  3. 201212 (75%)
  4. 201311 (65%)
  5. 20148 (80%)
  6. 20151 (33%)
  7. 20161 (33%)
  8. 20171 (20%)
  9. 20180 (0%)
  10. 20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2010 Nissan 370Z?
NHTSA lists 26 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 370Z, which is 24% of the 110 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2010 370Z clutch problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2010 370Z is 35,500 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan 370Z clutch or transmission?
No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2010 370Z.
What is the most common transmission complaint on the 2010 370Z?
Most sample complaints describe the clutch pedal falling to the floor due to clutch master or slave cylinder failure, cutting off the ability to shift gears.
Did any 2010 370Z transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?
No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires among the reported Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year.

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.