2009 Nissan 370Z Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Steering (57.5% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Steering complaints here are 9.2× the median for that category across the 1656 model-years tracked on this site.
An open NHTSA investigation (EA21002, opened Sep 2021) covers Air Bags, but no recall has been issued for it yet.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 88 · 57.5% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 67 · 43.8% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 23 · 15% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 · 5.9% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 8 · 5.2% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 6 · 3.9% | Under investigation | EA21002 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 153 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“AS I WAS GETTING READY TO LEAVE MY HOUSE FOR THE EVENING, I ATTEMPTED TO START MY CAR LIKE I HAD DONE EARLIER IN THE…”NHTSA complaint 10496681 — filed 02/07/2013 · STEERING
“ATTEMPTED TO START CAR USING THE PUSH BUTTON. THE CAR WOULDN'T START. HAD AAA COME OUT TO TEST THE BATTERY. THE BATTERY WAS GOOD. I…”NHTSA complaint 10496671 — filed 02/06/2013 · STEERING
“ATTEMPTED TO START CAR USING THE PUSH BUTTON. THE CAR WOULDN'T START. HAD AAA COME OUT TO TEST THE BATTERY. THE BATTERY WAS GOOD. I…”NHTSA complaint 10496669 — filed 02/06/2013 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan 370Z?
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 88 of 153 NHTSA complaints (57.5%), followed by electrical system (67), power train (23), fuel/propulsion system (9). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2009 Nissan 370Z have?
153 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2009 Nissan 370Z have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2009 Nissan 370Z's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (EA21002) into air bags that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
