KnownCarProblems2010 Nissan 370Z Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Nissan 370Z, most often about the steering (56% of complaints, typically around 47,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about 370Z model year since 2000.
Most common 2010 Nissan 370Z problems
Steering
62 complaints · 56%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles. Parts named most often: column, column locking.
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan 370Z. The contact stated that after several attempts, the engine failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the malfunction was related to a voluntary recall issued by the manufacturer. The recall pertained to the electronic…
I have a Nissan 370 z and up to this point I really enjoyed the car that was until an known issue of the steering lock went out on my car and left me stranded for 16 hours. I called Nissan after I spent $1162.00 to try to get reimbursed. I was initially told I would not reimbursed which after reading online how some…
Electrical
30 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
Steering lock unit failed. Had a key emblem the night before, thought it was maybe a fob battery issue. Next morning vehicle would not start or go into accessory position. Researched and found the common steering lock unit issue. Had it towed to dealership, and sure enough the unit had failed. Replaced part out of…
On dec 2 2014 I noticed that the intelligent ket light was on. Once I got home after work I looked it up on the manuel and it said it could be a malfunction and to contact a Nissan dealer. Well on the morning of 3 dec I go to work and no light. At around 2030 I got released for the day. Go to start my car and nothing.…
Transmission
26 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 35,500 miles.
Clutch master cylinder failed. I was on a highway and was unable to shift the car into a different gear. I barely made it off the highway where I was towed to the dealership. The clutch just completely lost pressure.
Was driving on the service road as I exited off the highway and I lost clutch pressure. This is a very common problem in the 370Z and Nissan needs to fix this. There are hundreds of owners who have had this issue. I was left stranded on the service road with no clutch pressure.
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles.
Was driving on the service road as I exited off the highway and I lost clutch pressure. This is a very common problem in the 370Z and Nissan needs to fix this. There are hundreds of owners who have had this issue. I was left stranded on the service road with no clutch pressure.
So I have a 2010 370Z (31k miles) and it has been running great up until yesterday. I got in to start it and it wouldn't start. The only thing I noticed was the intelligent key system warning light was on. Just to be sure, I checked the battery in my remote and, of course, also put the remote in the override slot and…
Air bags
6 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 24,000 miles.
Supplemental restraint system light is flashing on the instrument cluster. Also, air bag 2 deactivation light is lit. Went to Nissan dealer. Error code is b1018, occupant sensor. Dealer states that occupant sensor has failed, and they want $4700 to replace the entire base assembly of the seat. State the sensor is…
The contact called on behalf of her husband who owns a 2010 Nissan 370Z. The contact stated that while her husband was driving on a main road at 20 MPH, the passengerâs side air bag deployed. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no injuries reported. The local dealer was contacted; however, the…
Engine
4 complaints · 4%Known issue on some 370zs,Nissan gtrs and altimas. When steering lock fails car will not not start, without lock release push button start is rendered useless. Nissan is aware of the issue but chose not to correct it.
Car would not start. Left me stranded. Had to call a flatbed truck to take it to the garage. They told me it was the steering lock unit that caused the problem.
Seats
3 complaints · 3%The front driver's seat is worn in the area of the seat airbag and I am concerned that the airbag will not deploy as designed in the event of a side crash. The wear area is weaker than designed and this may allow the airbag to not protect the occupant if and when required.
Supplemental restraint system light is flashing on the instrument cluster. Also, air bag 2 deactivation light is lit. Went to Nissan dealer. Error code is b1018, occupant sensor. Dealer states that occupant sensor has failed, and they want $4700 to replace the entire base assembly of the seat. State the sensor is…
Lights
3 complaints · 3%Large amounts of condensation in headlight caused hid headlight to fail. This seems to be a problem in Nissan vehicles. Hid headlights should not fail due to moisture intruding into the headlight assembly. Moisture in the assembly will eventually impact the entire electrical system of the vehicle. The bulb has…
The headlights have extensive fogging on the lens and the headlight ballast over heats and shuts off the headlight. The repair is to replace the ballast--if you do not, it creates extra stress on the headlight and could end up being well over a $1000.00 repair--dealer quoted $795.00 to replace ballast--this is a…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 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 2010 Nissan 370Z
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan 370Z?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (62 complaints, typically around 47,000 miles); electrical (30 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); transmission (26 complaints, typically around 35,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan 370Z have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Nissan 370Z. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Nissan 370Z?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about 370Z model year since 2000, with 110 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.