2017 Nissan 370Z reliability
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan 370Z over 10 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.
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The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (2 of 5), then Powertrain (1) and Structure (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2016 370Z has 3 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 2 complaints, 1 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
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 2017 Nissan 370Z. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (5 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The seal on the Clutch Slave Cylinder failed and contaminated the hydraulic system in the car. This prevented the car from being able to enter gear as the clutch could not be disengaged. This resulted in me being stuck…"
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"CONVERTIBLE TOP 5TH BOW BUNGIE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY TOP RUBBING AGAINST THE TOP! WITCH CASED NOT WORKING CORRECTLY! I COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS ISSUE 8/20/2018 THEY CLAIM THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG, WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY!…"
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"I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE NISSAN 370Z 2017 YEAR, BOUGHT IT NEW DIRECTLY FROM NISSAN DEALER. I JUST HAD A MAJOR ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY WITH A BIG TRANSPORTATION TRUCK (NOT A CONSUMER PICK UP TRUCK). I WAS IN…"
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"YES I HAD A SLOW LEAK IN MY TIRE AFTER A COUPLE WEEKS AFTER I PURCHASE THE VECHICLE"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Nissan 370Z 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 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 | Manual 6-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3800 |
| 370Z | 3.7L, 6-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3650 |
| 370Z Roadster | 3.7L, 6-cyl | Automatic (7-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 |
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 2017 Nissan 370Z reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan 370Z over 10 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 2017 Nissan 370Z?
The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (2 of 5), then Powertrain (1) and Structure (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2017 Nissan 370Z more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2016 370Z has 3 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 2 complaints, 1 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
Has the 2017 Nissan 370Z been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Nissan 370Z.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Nissan 370Z?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2017 Nissan 370Z with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2017 Nissan 370Z get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Nissan 370Z is 21 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.