2012 Nissan 370Z Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Nissan 370Z.

20112013
Complaints
18
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2012 Nissan 370Z Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#112 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:29,334 mi
#23 complaints

Airbags

#32 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Nissan 370Z.

Transmission / Drivetrain
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,334
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2012 Nissan 370Z — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Nissan 370Z reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 Nissan 370Z has 18 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Nissan 370Z?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (12 complaints, avg 29,334 mi); Airbags (3 complaints); Engine Problems (2 complaints). 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 2012 Nissan 370Z?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 29,334 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2012 Nissan 370Z have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2012 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 2012 Nissan 370Z?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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