YearToAvoid

2014 Nissan 370Z Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2014 Nissan 370Z has a complaint index of 20, the second-lowest of the 11 model years with data, earning a Best verdict. It has 10 complaints, no recalls, no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
20/100
#9 of 11 370Z years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
10
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year
2017
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
21
18 city / 25 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2014 Nissan 370Z problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain8 (80%)
  2. Engine2 (20%)
  3. Other2 (20%)
  4. Airbags1 (10%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report the clutch slave cylinder (CSC) failing, causing the clutch pedal to sink to the floor and preventing gear changes.
  • Some drivers were stranded after the CSC failure left the transmission unable to engage.
  • One owner reported the check engine light illuminating along with stalling and an inability to accelerate past 5 mph, tied to an engine wiring harness issue.
  • Another driver described the clutch pedal repeatedly sticking to the floor at intersections, needing to be manually lifted to shift gears.
  • A passenger airbag reportedly deactivated when the occupant weighed less than 130 pounds.
2014 Nissan 370Z complaints: complaints filed per month1Aug 2014Jun 2015Jun 2018Jun 2020Apr 2021
10 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2014 to Aug 2025; peak Aug 2014 (1).

2014 Nissan 370Z recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 Nissan 370Z fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18 MPG
Highway
25 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.

2014 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
2012Caution6016020.5
2013Caution5017020.5
2014Best2010021
2015No verdict703021
2016No verdict103021

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Nissan 370Z reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 370Z has a complaint index of 20 and ranks 9th worst out of 11 model years, giving it a Best verdict relative to other 370Z years.
What problems does the 2014 Nissan 370Z have?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 370Z are dominated by transmission and powertrain issues, accounting for 80% of complaints, mostly involving clutch slave cylinder failures. Engine and airbag issues were also reported, each at a lower share.
Does the 2014 Nissan 370Z have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Nissan 370Z.
At what mileage do 2014 370Z transmission problems happen?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 23,309 miles at failure for transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2014 370Z.

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.