Nissan 370z
13 model years from 2009 to 2021, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2009–2021
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 3.7L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 20–22 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2010 (74)
- Fewest problems
- 2021
- Interest
- 8,637 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2021 370z in brief
The 2021 Nissan 370z is a two seaters offered with a 3.7L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 171 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 100-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,411 lb (Nismo 2 Dr Coupe).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 26 highway), 5% better than the 2021 two seaters average of 19.1 MPG, for an estimated $4,100 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Nissan 370z has 13 model years in our data, from 2009 to 2021.
Its most efficient year was 2020 at 22 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 20 to 22 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the power train (69), steering (65), electrical system (45).
Buying used? 2021 has the fewest problems in our data.
2018 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 2 campaigns and 199 owner complaints.
How the 2009 370z compares
The 2009 Nissan 370z is a two seaters offered with a 3.7L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 167 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 100-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,362 lb.
About the Nissan 370z
The Nissan 370Z is a two-seater sports car which was made by Nissan from 2008 until 2020. Based on the Nissan FM platform, it has a front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and either a two-door coupé or two-door roadster body style. The 370Z is the sixth generation of the Nissan Z-car line, succeeding the 350Z and preceding the RZ34, which uses a modified version of the same platform. It was sold in North America for the 2009–2020 model years.
From the Wikipedia article "Nissan 370Z", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2021 370z pros & cons
Full 2021 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2021 370z
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 7 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 7 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
370z changes by model year
- 2021
- Best combined MPG down from 22 to 20
- 2015
- New body dimensions: 2.7 in shorter — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2014
- New body dimensions: 6.3 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 13 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 170.5 in | 3,411 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 170.5 in | 3,411 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 170.5 in | 3,411 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 170.5 in | 3,411 lb | Not rated | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 170.5 in | 3,411 lb | Not rated | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 170.5 in | 3,411 lb | Not rated | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 170.5 in | 3,395 lb | Not rated | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 173.2 in | 3,300 lb | Not rated | 0 | 9 |
| 2013 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 166.9 in | 3,281 lb | Not rated | 0 | 15 |
| 2012 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 166.9 in | 3,281 lb | Not rated | 0 | 14 |
| 2011 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 166.9 in | 3,281 lb | Not rated | 1 | 31 |
| 2010 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 166.9 in | 3,281 lb | Not rated | 0 | 74 |
| 2009 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 166.9 in | 3,362 lb | Not rated | 0 | 41 |
Alternatives to the 2020 370z
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Subaru BRZ | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota 86 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota GR Supra | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Koenigsegg Regera | 11 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 RUF Automobile TURBO12/CTR3/CTR ANNIVERSARY | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Nissan. How we calculate this →