KnownCarProblems2009 Nissan 370Z Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 153 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Nissan 370Z, most often about the steering (57% of complaints, typically around 38,500 miles). It is the most complained-about 370Z model year since 2000.
Most common 2009 Nissan 370Z problems
Steering
88 complaints · 57%Half of these problems showed up before 38,500 miles.
Steering lock solenoid failure at 38.5k 1,500miles after 36k warranty. After dealership played parts changer for 3 weeks they finally worked up to the steering lock solenoid. Steering lock assm. $542 - $622 - #48700-jf00b production date: 2008.10-2009.08 - #48700-jf00c production date: 2009.08-2009.10 - #48700-jf00c…
I was routinely driving to work on a friday. I stopped to get gas. The car wouldn't start once I was done and a yellow/amber intelligent key light was on. I get a tow to the nearby Nissan dealership and they told me it's a steering wheel lock. They said it's happening on quite a few cars and that an altima and another…
Electrical
67 complaints · 44%Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles.
Steering wheel lock froze. No changing of fuses, disconnecting of battery , or any other suggested "fixes" worked. Towed to Nissan dealer. " highly unusual".. Hahaha found over sixty other Nissan model owners same problem. Mechanism discontinued on 2012 models . Cost &1400.00 to replace. Not covered under warranty!!!
Steering lock solenoid failure at 38.5k 1,500miles after 36k warranty. After dealership played parts changer for 3 weeks they finally worked up to the steering lock solenoid. Steering lock assm. $542 - $622 - #48700-jf00b production date: 2008.10-2009.08 - #48700-jf00c production date: 2009.08-2009.10 - #48700-jf00c…
Transmission
26 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission, clutch assembly.
At around the md border, when driving home to nj from tn, the clutch stuck to the floor. I couldn't change out of 6th gear, so I had to drive from that point without slowing enough to have to change gears or stopping. After I got off at my exit and hit a stop light, I forced it out of 6th gear before it stalled, then…
At around the md border, when driving home to nj from tn, the clutch stuck to the floor. I couldn't change out of 6th gear, so I had to drive from that point without slowing enough to have to change gears or stopping. After I got off at my exit and hit a stop light, I forced it out of 6th gear before it stalled, then…
Engine
12 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 35,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
I drove my car to work and everything was running fine, as I stopped at a store to grab something and came back out my car no longer worked. The system would no longer recognize the intelligent key, and the push start button was in the "lock" mode. After researching this I found out that this is a common issue in the…
I was routinely driving to work on a friday. I stopped to get gas. The car wouldn't start once I was done and a yellow/amber intelligent key light was on. I get a tow to the nearby Nissan dealership and they told me it's a steering wheel lock. They said it's happening on quite a few cars and that an altima and another…
Fuel system
11 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 32,500 miles.
The fuel gauge is inaccurate and/or defective fuel sender unit causing the gauge to not show a full tank after filling up. It renders the gauge unreliable in determining the amount of fuel left. Also, the car has a fuel starvation issue when making sharp right turns with less than a quarter tank. It causes the engine…
As I was merging onto 101 from 880 in san jose, the car lost all drive at the exit of the merge as the car experienced fuel starvation when the fuel on the right side of the gas tank slosh over to the left side during the tight turn from 101 and 880. My speed was less than 30mph at the turn and the starvation happened…
Air bags
6 complaints · 4%Passenger airbags fail to recognize me (5'6" 118lbs) the sensors have been unreliable since purchase but now never see me. Nissan claims 120lb cut off is government standard. Refuses to acknowledge issue.
I have two issues, first my passenger seat air bag indicator light is occassionally turned off even though the seat is occupied. I am told by the dealership to have the passenger move around to have the seat belt appropriately set. I am unsure if this will truely resolve the issue. I noted many of the same issues on…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 64,500 miles.
I was driving to work one morning when my clutch pedal became limp. I was on the freeway getting ready to shift into 6th gear when I had no clutch resistance! I nearly crashed due to the lack of engagement. I took it to the dealership and they said I was out of warranty. This very same issue was fixed under warranty…
My push button start does not start the car. It goes to aac and the ignition but the car just sites there. It will not turn the engine. I was stranded one time and had to get towed home.
Brakes
3 complaints · 2%Parts named most often: foundation components.
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan 370Z. While parked, the clutch pedal failed and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder and concentric slave cylinder needed to be replaced. Also, different brake fluid would have to be used per the hydraulic…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Nissan 370Z recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2009 Nissan 370Z
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan 370Z?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (88 complaints, typically around 38,500 miles); electrical (67 complaints, typically around 39,000 miles); transmission (26 complaints, typically around 39,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan 370Z have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Nissan 370Z. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Nissan 370Z?
- It is the most complained-about 370Z model year since 2000, with 153 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.