2013 Nissan 370Z reliability
The 2013 Nissan 370Z has 17 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 1 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 11 370Z years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (11 of 17), then Engine (3) and Service brakes (2).
The 2012 370Z has 16 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2014 has 10 complaints, 1 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Nissan 370Z. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (17 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED WHICH RESULTS IN NOT BEING ABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN GEAR ONCE YOU HAVE STOPPED AND PLACED THE CAR IN NEUTRAL. THIS FAILURE HAPPENED AT AN INTERSECTION AND CAUSED ME TO NOT BE ABLE TO…"
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"WHEN BRAKING SUDDENLY THEY CAR GOES INTO "ICE MODE" WHERE IN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD AND STOPPING POWER IS LIMITED."
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"IN MOTION, CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 2500RPM SUDDENLY. SPROCKET WAS DEFECTIVE. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER KNOWS THIS IS A PROBLEM, WONT FIX OR COVER UNDER WARRANTY."
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"THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED ON OUR 370Z AS THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND COUNTY ROADS. THE CLUTCH PEDAL WOULD NOT RETURN ALL THE WAY BACK UP THUS CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO BE STUCK IN THE GEAR IT WAS…"
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"WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN I WENT TO SHIFT INTO ANOTHER GEAR. THE PEDAL FELT "LIGHT", MEANING IT HAD LESS RESISTANCE IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE STROKE. IN THE REMAINING HALF OF THE STROKE THE CLUTCH DISENGAGED…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2013 Nissan 370Z 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2013 Nissan 370Z Roadster C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| 370Z | 3.7L, 6-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3650 |
| 370Z | 3.7L, 6-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG | $3800 |
| 370Z Roadster | 3.7L, 6-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG | $4000 |
| 370Z Roadster | 3.7L, 6-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG | $4000 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V-153 covers certain 2018 Nissan 370Z vehicles: the driver's side curtain air bag may have been installed incorrectly during production, which can affect deployment. Dealers inspect the curtain air bag and correct its installation as necessary.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Nissan 370Z reliable?
The 2013 Nissan 370Z has 17 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 1 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 11 370Z years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2013 Nissan 370Z?
The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (11 of 17), then Engine (3) and Service brakes (2).
Is the 2013 Nissan 370Z more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2012 370Z has 16 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2014 has 10 complaints, 1 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.
Has the 2013 Nissan 370Z been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2013 Nissan 370Z.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Nissan 370Z?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2013 Nissan 370Z with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2013 Nissan 370Z get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Nissan 370Z is 20.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Nissan 370Z use?
The VQ37VHR engine uses 5W-30 (Genuine NISSAN Ester 5W-30 SN or equivalent) with about 5.125 qt including filter per U.S. manuals.
What tire sizes fit the 370Z?
Trim-dependent staggered sizes include 225/50R18 front with 245/45R18 or wider 19-inch rears; confirm coupe vs roadster on the placard.
What recall affects 2018 Nissan 370Z models?
Recall 18V-153 covers certain 2018 370Z vehicles where the driver-side curtain air bag may have been installed incorrectly, affecting deployment; dealers inspect and correct installation.