What problems does the 2018 Nissan 370Z have?

NHTSA lists 2 complaints for the 2018 370Z, both about the brakes, with a median mileage at failure of 17,240 miles. One complaint involved a crash and one injury.

Does the 2018 Nissan 370Z have any recalls?

Yes. Nissan issued recall campaign 18V153000 for the driver's side curtain airbag, which may have been installed incorrectly during production and could affect deployment. This is not a do-not-drive recall.

How does the 2018 370Z compare to other 370Z years?

The 2018 model has a complaint index of 30 and ranks 8th worst out of 11 model years tracked. Earlier years like 2009 and 2010 have much higher complaint indexes of 100 and 90.

Is the 2018 Nissan 370Z a good year to buy based on complaints?

NHTSA data shows only 2 complaints for the 2018 370Z, one of the lowest counts among the 11 years tracked, though it carries 1 recall that 2009 through 2010 and 2012 through 2019 do not all share.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Nissan 370Z?

EPA rates the 2018 370Z at 21 mpg combined, 18 mpg city and 25.5 mpg highway, with an annual fuel cost of $3,800.

2018 Nissan 370Z Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2018 Nissan 370Z has a complaint index of 30, ranking 8th among 11 model years. NHTSA lists 2 complaints, both involving brakes, and 1 recall for a curtain airbag installation issue.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 30/100; #8 of 11 370Z years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 2; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 1; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 1; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 1
Top issue: Brakes
Best nearby year: 2014; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 21; 18 city / 25.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 1 / 0

2018 Nissan 370Z recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

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: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2016	No verdict	10	3	0	21
2017	Good	40	5	0	21
2018	No verdict	30	2	1	21
2019	No verdict	0	1	0	21

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Frequently asked questions

What problems does the 2018 Nissan 370Z have?: NHTSA lists 2 complaints for the 2018 370Z, both about the brakes, with a median mileage at failure of 17,240 miles. One complaint involved a crash and one injury.
Does the 2018 Nissan 370Z have any recalls?: Yes. Nissan issued recall campaign 18V153000 for the driver's side curtain airbag, which may have been installed incorrectly during production and could affect deployment. This is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2018 370Z compare to other 370Z years?: The 2018 model has a complaint index of 30 and ranks 8th worst out of 11 model years tracked. Earlier years like 2009 and 2010 have much higher complaint indexes of 100 and 90.
Is the 2018 Nissan 370Z a good year to buy based on complaints?: NHTSA data shows only 2 complaints for the 2018 370Z, one of the lowest counts among the 11 years tracked, though it carries 1 recall that 2009 through 2010 and 2012 through 2019 do not all share.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Nissan 370Z?: EPA rates the 2018 370Z at 21 mpg combined, 18 mpg city and 25.5 mpg highway, with an annual fuel cost of $3,800.