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2018 Nissan 370Z Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

33/100

#7 most-complained of 10 370Z years

The 2018 Nissan 370Z has a Complaint Index of 33, ranking 7th worst among 10 model years of NHTSA data. It has 2 complaints, 1 recall, and no do-not-drive recalls, placing it in the middle of the pack.

Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
21
18 city / 25.5 hwy

Top 2018 Nissan 370Z problems

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

  1. Brakes2 (100%)
2018 Nissan 370Z complaints: complaints filed per month1Feb 2019Jan 2020
2 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2019 to Jan 2020; peak Feb 2019 (1).

2018 Nissan 370Z recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 18V153000Mar 6, 2018Airbags22 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Nissan 370Z vehicles. The driver's side curtain air bag may have been installed incorrectly during production, possibly affecting its deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

    Risk: The incorrect curtain air bag installation can prevent the air bag from deploying correctly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the curtain air bag, correcting its installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

2018 Nissan 370Z fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18 MPG
Highway
25.5 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.

2018 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
2016No verdict113021
2017Good445021
2018No verdict332121
2019No verdict01021

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Nissan 370Z reliable?
NHTSA lists a Complaint Index of 33 for the 2018 370Z, ranking 7th worst out of 10 model years covered. It has only 2 complaints on file, both related to brakes.
Does the 2018 Nissan 370Z have any recalls?
Yes, one recall was issued in 2018 covering the airbags. It addresses a driver's side curtain airbag that may have been installed incorrectly during production, possibly affecting deployment. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
What is the most reported problem on the 2018 Nissan 370Z?
Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for both complaints filed (100% share), with a median mileage at failure of 17,240 miles. One of these complaints involved a crash.
How does the 2018 370Z compare to other 370Z model years?
The 2018 model's Complaint Index of 33 is lower than the 2010 (100), 2011 (89), and 2013 (78) model years, but higher than the 2014 (22) and 2016 (11) model years.

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.