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2016 Nissan 370Z Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

11/100

#9 most-complained of 10 370Z years

The 2016 Nissan 370Z has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 11 out of 100 — #9 highest of 10 370Z model years. The most reported problem area is airbags (1 complaints, 33% of the total).

Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
21
18 city / 25 hwy

Top 2016 Nissan 370Z problems

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

  1. Airbags1 (33%)
  2. Electrical System1 (33%)
  3. Other1 (33%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain1 (33%)
2016 Nissan 370Z complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2019Jan 2020Jan 2024
4 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2019 to Jan 2024; peak Jan 2020 (2).

2016 Nissan 370Z recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2016 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.

2016 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
2014Best2210021
2015No verdict673021
2016No verdict113021
2017Good445021
2018No verdict332121

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Nissan 370Z a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Nissan 370Z ranks #9 of 10 among 370Z model years (Complaint Index 11/100). It has 3 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 2016 Nissan 370Z?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 38,500 miles.
Does the 2016 Nissan 370Z have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Nissan 370Z in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Nissan 370Z?
EPA rates the 2016 Nissan 370Z at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 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.