2009 Nissan 370Z Problems
Severe Issues
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Nissan 370Z.
Complaints
227
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Nissan 370Z Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#188 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:45,837 mi
#267 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:43,725 mi
#323 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:43,726 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Nissan 370Z.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 88 | — | — | 45,837 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 67 | — | — | 43,725 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 23 | — | — | 43,726 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 45,831 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | — | 42,635 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 1 | — | 36,500 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Steering Defects
88
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,837
Electrical Faults
67
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,725
Transmission / Drivetrain
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,726
Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,831
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,635
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,500
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2009 Nissan 370Z — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Nissan 370Z reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2009 Nissan 370Z has 227 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 88 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Nissan 370Z?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (88 complaints, avg 45,837 mi); Electrical Faults (67 complaints, avg 43,725 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (23 complaints, avg 43,726 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Nissan 370Z?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 44,485 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Nissan 370Z?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Nissan 370Z include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Nissan 370Z have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2009 Nissan 370Z as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2009 Nissan 370Z?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2009 Nissan 370Z shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan 370Z reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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