YearToAvoid

2013 Nissan 370Z Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

78/100

#3 most-complained of 10 370Z years

The 2013 Nissan 370Z ranks 3rd worst of 10 model years, with a Complaint Index of 78 and 17 complaints, earning an Avoid rating. Transmission & Powertrain issues, mainly clutch slave cylinder failures, make up 65% of complaints.

Complaints
17
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20.5
18 city / 25 hwy

Top 2013 Nissan 370Z problems

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

  1. Transmission & Powertrain11 (65%)
  2. Engine3 (18%)
  3. Brakes2 (12%)
  4. Airbags1 (6%)
  5. Electrical System1 (6%)
  6. Structure & Body1 (6%)

What owners report

  • Clutch slave cylinder fails, leaving the car stuck in gear or unable to shift while stopped or driving.
  • Clutch pedal loses pressure suddenly during highway driving, sometimes recurring after repair with a new clutch and flywheel.
  • Intelligent key system or electrical steering lock malfunction triggers a warning light and prevents the engine from starting on repeated occasions.
  • Clear coat paint peels or chips off the body faster than expected.
  • Brakes go into a hard, limited-stopping 'ice mode' during sudden braking.
  • Engine loses power and won't accelerate above a certain RPM due to a defective sprocket.
2013 Nissan 370Z complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2014Jun 2015Apr 2016Sep 2016Apr 2017Nov 2017Nov 2018Sep 2020
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Apr 2021; peak Apr 2016 (2).

2013 Nissan 370Z recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 Nissan 370Z fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
Combined
20.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,900
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.

2013 compared with other 370Z years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002010201120122013201420152016201720182019
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011Avoid8940120.5
2012Caution5616020.5
2013Avoid7817020.5
2014Best2210021
2015No verdict673021

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Nissan 370Z reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 370Z has a Complaint Index of 78, the 3rd worst of 10 model years, and is rated Avoid relative to other 370Z years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2013 Nissan 370Z?
Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 65% of complaints (11 of 17), mostly involving clutch slave cylinder failures reported at a median mileage of 28,000 miles.
Are there recalls on the 2013 Nissan 370Z?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2013 370Z.
How does the 2013 370Z compare to other years?
The 2013 370Z's Complaint Index of 78 is worse than 2012 (56), 2014 (22), and 2017 (44), but better than 2010 (100) and 2011 (89).
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Nissan 370Z?
The 2013 370Z gets 20.5 mpg combined (18 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 according to the EPA.

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.