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#BS-2018-NIS370-33752018 Nissan 370ZProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 2 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 2 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 34K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Brakes (2 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2018 Nissan 370Z: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 2018 Nissan 370Z, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 34,450 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 34K-mile mark.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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Recall History (1 recall)
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."
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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2018 Nissan 370Z NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
Not ratedFrom 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.
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.
2018 Nissan 370Z vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)
This vehicle
2
Class avg
3
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical two seaters vehicles. A good sign.
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. 2 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 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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