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2011 Nissan 370ZProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 59 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
59
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
125
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 59 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 5.3x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

steering wheel locked up

6 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

clutch failing

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
3

sticks to floor

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
4

wont start with push button

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
5

dashboard melted and cracked

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

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

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

17
0–30K
33
30–60K
5
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (33 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 (22 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering22 (37%)
Drivetrain14 (24%)
Electrical12 (20%)
Engine5 (8%)
Brakes2 (3%)
Stability Control1 (2%)
Fuel System1 (2%)
Other1 (2%)

2011 Nissan 370Z: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 37% of all reports filed for the 2011 Nissan 370Z, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 39,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 39K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2011 Nissan 370Z, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2011 Nissan 370Z, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2011 Nissan 370Z, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-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
12
11
14
19
15
11
16
8
17
2
18
3
19
1
20
1
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Nissan 370Z. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

11V538000Dec 2011

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 INFINITI G37 COUPE VEHICLES AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 NISSAN 370Z VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2011. DUE TO A PROGRAMMING ERROR, THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH CONTROLLER IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WAS MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2011 Nissan 370Z NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

Not rated

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA21002OpenOpened Sep 2021

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

The worst model year for the Nissan 370Z is the 2010 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is steering.

2011 Nissan 370Z vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)

This vehicle

59

Class avg

11

5.3x 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. 59 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2011 Nissan 370Z: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Nissan 370Z?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2011 Nissan 370Z is related to the steering, with 22 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2011 Nissan 370Z reliable?
The 2011 Nissan 370Z has 59 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 5.3x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2011 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 2011 Nissan 370Z have any recalls?
Yes, the 2011 Nissan 370Z has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan 370Z problems start?
Based on 55 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 39,000 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.
When was the 2011 Nissan 370Z data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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