2014 Nissan 370Z reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Nissan 370Z over 13 years — 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most 370Z years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

2012 Nissan 370Z
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Complaints

10

Per year

1

Recalls

0

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (8 of 10), then Air bags (1) and Engine (1).

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 370Z has 17 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2015 has 3 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

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 2014 Nissan 370Z. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (0)

No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Complaints by component (10 total)

Powertrain
8
Air bags
1
Engine
1
Speed control
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "While driving my 2014 Nissan 370Z with only around 43,000 miles, the car suddenly made a loud bang in the rear area and then would not shift normally in automatic mode while I was on the highway with my child in the…"
    Powertrain, Speed control, Unknown or other · filed 2025-08-28
  • "WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY AND CITY STREET AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45-65 MPH, PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE BEGAN FISHTAILING AND TIRE BLEW. WHILE PULLING OVER TIRE CAME OFF RIM. TIRE BRAND: BRIDGESTONE…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2021-04-26
  • "THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WILL NOT OPERATE WHEN THE PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 130 POUNDS. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH MY LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND WITH A DIRECT EMPLOYEE OF NISSAN AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT IS…"
    Air bags · filed 2021-02-02
  • "MY CLUTCH WOULD NOT COME OFF THE FLOORBOARD. I COULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR. THIS HAPPEN 3 DIFFERENT TIMES AFTER I WOULD MAKE LONG FREEWAY TRIPS WITHOUT SHIFTING. I HAD 3 DIFFERENT, WELL ESTABLISHED MECHANICS LOOK AT…"
    Powertrain · filed 2020-06-17
  • "SUMMARY: THE VEHICLE CONCENTRIC SLAVE CYLINDER (CSC), A COMPONENT OF THE TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH, FAILED ABRUPTLY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, LEAVING THE VEHICLE FORCED IN-GEAR AND UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF GEARS OR TO NEUTRAL…"
    Powertrain · filed 2019-06-30

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Nissan 370Z 2 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2014 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
370Z 3.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (7-speed) Rear-wheel drive 19 26 21 MPG $3800
370Z 3.7L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3800
370Z Roadster 3.7L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 17 24 20 MPG $4000
370Z Roadster 3.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (7-speed) Rear-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3800

Specs and fitment

Z34, 2012–2020
Body styles Coupe, Convertible (Roadster)
Oil 5W-30 (VQ37VHR; Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil Ester 5W-30 SN or equivalent) , 5.125 qt capacity
Tire size 225/50R18, 245/40R19 (trim-dependent) front / 245/45R18, 275/35R19, 285/35R19 (trim-dependent) rear

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 2014 Nissan 370Z reliable?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Nissan 370Z over 13 years — 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most 370Z years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

What are common problems with a 2014 Nissan 370Z?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (8 of 10), then Air bags (1) and Engine (1).

Is the 2014 Nissan 370Z more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 370Z has 17 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2015 has 3 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Nissan 370Z been recalled?

NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2014 Nissan 370Z.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Nissan 370Z?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2014 Nissan 370Z with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Nissan 370Z get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 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.