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2013 Nissan 370ZProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 19 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

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

Complaints
19
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
118
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 19 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.9x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

paint gone

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

pedal soft goes to floor

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

complete engine failure

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

fuel starvation on turns

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

10 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 23K miles.

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

11
0–30K
4
30–60K
1
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (11 reports) • Median: 23K 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: Drivetrain (10 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

Drivetrain10 (53%)
Engine3 (16%)
Brakes2 (11%)
Airbags1 (5%)
Electrical1 (5%)
Power Train:clutch Assembly1 (5%)
Structure:body1 (5%)

2013 Nissan 370Z: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 53% of all reports filed for the 2013 Nissan 370Z, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 23,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 23K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2013 Nissan 370Z, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2013 Nissan 370Z, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2013 Nissan 370Z, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-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

2
14
2
15
4
16
6
17
2
18
2
20
1
21

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Nissan 370Z. Recent trend: decreasing.

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2013 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.

2013 Nissan 370Z vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)

This vehicle

19

Class avg

10

1.9x 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. 19 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.

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

Other Nissan 370Z Model Years

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2013 Nissan 370Z: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Nissan 370Z?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Nissan 370Z is related to the drivetrain, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Nissan 370Z reliable?
The 2013 Nissan 370Z has 19 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.9x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 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 2013 Nissan 370Z have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2013 Nissan 370Z according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Nissan 370Z problems start?
Based on 16 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 23,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2013 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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