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2014 Nissan 370Z Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

22/100

#8 most-complained of 10 370Z years

The 2014 Nissan 370Z ranks 8th of 10 model years with a complaint index of 22 and a Best verdict, well below higher-complaint years like 2010 (100) and 2011 (89). NHTSA lists only 10 complaints and no recalls for this year, with transmission and powertrain issues making up 80% of them.

Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
21
18 city / 25 hwy

Top 2014 Nissan 370Z problems

NHTSA owner 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%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the clutch slave cylinder failing, causing the clutch pedal to sink to the floor and not engage, with one case at 23,309 miles.
  • Some drivers describe the clutch pedal repeatedly sticking to the floor during driving, requiring the driver to manually pull it back up to shift gears.
  • One owner reported the check engine light illuminating and the vehicle stalling at 20 mph, then failing to accelerate past 5 mph, traced to the engine harness.
  • A passenger-side airbag reportedly deactivates when the occupant weighs under a certain threshold, based on the vehicle's weight-sensing system.
  • One driver reported a loud bang from the rear of the vehicle followed by abnormal shifting in automatic mode, with no visible fluid leaks or impact found.
2014 Nissan 370Z complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2014Jun 2015Jun 2018Jun 2020Apr 2021
13 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2014 to Aug 2025; peak Aug 2025 (3).

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)02550751002010201120122013201420152016201720182019
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Caution5616020.5
2013Avoid7817020.5
2014Best2210021
2015No verdict673021
2016No verdict113021

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Nissan 370Z reliable?
Compared to other 370Z model years, the 2014 ranks well. It has a complaint index of 22, ranking 8th worst out of 10 years, and carries a Best verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints.
What problems does the 2014 Nissan 370Z have?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 370Z focus on the transmission and powertrain, accounting for 80% of complaints, including clutch slave cylinder failures and clutch pedal sticking. Median mileage at failure for this problem area is 23,309 miles.
Does the 2014 Nissan 370Z have any recalls?
No. NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2014 Nissan 370Z.
Which Nissan 370Z years should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2010, 2011, and 2013 model years carry an Avoid verdict, with complaint indexes of 100, 89, and 78 respectively. The 2014 model year is rated Best by comparison.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Nissan 370Z?
EPA rates the 2014 370Z at 21 mpg combined (18 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800.

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.