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Nissan 370z

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

Nissan 370z
Pictured: 2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition front NYIAS 2019. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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

Best year

2021 370z

0 owner complaints · 0 recalls

No clear problem year

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

  1. 2021
    • Best combined MPG down from 22 to 20
  2. 2015
    • New body dimensions: 2.7 in shorter — most likely a redesign or new generation
  3. 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
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20213.7L 6-cyl20 MPG170.5 in3,411 lbNot rated00
20203.7L 6-cyl22 MPG170.5 in3,411 lbNot rated01
20193.7L 6-cyl22 MPG170.5 in3,411 lbNot rated01
20183.7L 6-cyl22 MPG170.5 in3,411 lbNot rated12
20173.7L 6-cyl22 MPG170.5 in3,411 lbNot rated05
20163.7L 6-cyl21 MPG170.5 in3,411 lbNot rated03
20153.7L 6-cyl21 MPG170.5 in3,395 lbNot rated03
20143.7L 6-cyl21 MPG173.2 in3,300 lbNot rated09
20133.7L 6-cyl22 MPG166.9 in3,281 lbNot rated015
20123.7L 6-cyl22 MPG166.9 in3,281 lbNot rated014
20113.7L 6-cyl22 MPG166.9 in3,281 lbNot rated131
20103.7L 6-cyl22 MPG166.9 in3,281 lbNot rated074
20093.7L 6-cyl21 MPG166.9 in3,362 lbNot rated041
Best combined MPG by model year — Nissan 370z
2009: 21 MPG2010: 22 MPG2011: 22 MPG2012: 22 MPG2013: 22 MPG2014: 21 MPG2015: 21 MPG2016: 21 MPG2017: 22 MPG2018: 22 MPG2019: 22 MPG2020: 22 MPG2021: 20 MPG2009201120132015201720192021max 22 MPG

Alternatives to the 2020 370z

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2020 Subaru BRZ27 MPGNot rated0
2020 Toyota 8627 MPGNot rated0
2020 Toyota GR Supra26 MPGNot rated0
2020 Koenigsegg Regera11 MPGNot rated0
2020 RUF Automobile TURBO12/CTR3/CTR ANNIVERSARY18 MPGNot rated0

Most common owner-reported problems

Power Train69
Steering65
Electrical System45
Air Bags19
Unknown Or Other18
Engine13
Service Brakes5
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Owner complaints by model year — Nissan 370z
2009: 412010: 742011: 312012: 142013: 152014: 92015: 32016: 32017: 52018: 22019: 12020: 12021: 02009201120132015201720192021max 74
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Nissan. How we calculate this →