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#BS-2009-NIS370-3375

2009 Nissan 370z

Based on reports from 227 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
227
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
94
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 227 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls. Complaint rate is 5.8x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

totally dead-will not start

4 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

steering locked wont start

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

clutch pedal to floor

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

88 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 39K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

62
0–30K
105
30–60K
39
60–90K
6
90–120K
5
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (105 reports) • Median: 39K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (88 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering88 (39%)
Electrical67 (30%)
Drivetrain23 (10%)
Fuel System11 (5%)
Engine11 (5%)
Airbags6 (3%)
Other6 (3%)
Power Train:manual Transmission2 (1%)

2009 Nissan 370z: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 39% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan 370z, with 88 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 39,300 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 39K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 30% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan 370z, with 67 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan 370z, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan 370z, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

3
10
6
11
68
12
81
13
13
14
25
15
10
16
4
17
3
18
3
19
7
20
2
21
1
23
1
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Nissan 370z. Recent trend: stable.

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2009 Nissan 370z vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)

This vehicle

227

Class avg

39

5.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical two seaters vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 227 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2009 Nissan 370z: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Nissan 370z?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Nissan 370z is related to the steering, with 88 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Nissan 370z reliable?
The 2009 Nissan 370z has 227 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 5.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Nissan 370z problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Nissan 370z have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2009 Nissan 370z according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Nissan 370z problems start?
Based on 218 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 39,300 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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