2010 Nissan 370Z: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
110 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
40,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 96 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 60 of 110 complaints (54.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 63 | 57.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 10 | 9.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 6.4% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 4.5% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 1.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 60 |
| Electrical System | 30 |
| Power Train | 26 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
Steering: 60; Electrical System: 30; Power Train: 26; Unknown Or Other: 8; Air Bags: 6; Engine: 4; Exterior Lighting: 3; Seats: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 17 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 49 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 24 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 17; 25,000 to 49,999: 49; 50,000 to 74,999: 24; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (49). 14 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 |
2012: 6; 2013: 12; 2014: 18; 2015: 24; 2016: 18; 2017: 7; 2018: 7; 2019: 8; 2020: 3; 2021: 5; 2025: 2
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 63 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 10 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10445523 · 2012-01-26 (January 26, 2012)
REAR DIFF FAILED DUE TO OVERHEATING, REPLACEMENT UNIT FAILED 6 MONTHS LATER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10445523 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10449206 · 2012-02-24 (February 24, 2012)
NISSAN LISTEN UP ------------------------------ THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE NISSAN STEERING LOCK MECHANISM AS OTHERS HAVE REPORTED. MY CAR WAS STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE. COULD NOT START THE CAR, THE MANUAL KEY WAS NOT HELP. CAR WOULD NOT START. I TRIED TO ORDER THE PART, STEERING LOCK VERSION 'D', BUT IT'S BACKORDERED AND NISSAN USA IS NOT SELLING THIS PART TO CONSUMERS ACCORDING TO NORTHERN VIRGINIA NISSAN DEALERS. MY ONLY RESOURCE WAS IT GET IT TOWED AND PAY $1450.00 FOR PART + LABOR FROM THE DEALER DIRECTLY. THIS IS DEFINI…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,234 miles reported. Look up ODI 10449206 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10449311 · 2012-02-25 (February 25, 2012)
STEERING LOCK MECHANISM FAILS, CAR WILL NOT START. IMPOSSIBLE TO TOW OUT OR PUSH OUT IF INSIDE NARROW GARAGE, OR GARAGE THAT REQUIRES MANEUVERING BECAUSE STEERING COLUMN IS LOCKED. THE SAME UNIT HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR NISSAN GTR - MUST BE RECALLED FOR 370Z, AS WELL. HAS VERY DANGEROUS POTENTIAL TO LEAVE SOMEONE STRANDED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 7,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10449311 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10482693 · 2012-10-31 (October 31, 2012)
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. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 48,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10482693 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10487400 · 2012-12-05 (December 5, 2012)
FIRST PROBLEM-EXCESIVE OIL LEAK COMING FROM U JOINT DRIVE SHAFT, AFTER 3/4 COMPLAINTS, I TOOK PICTURES AND THE THEY WERE FORCED TO REPLACE THE DRIVE SHAFT. SECOND PROBLEM -VEHICLE WON'T START AT TIMES AND IF STARTS- CRANKS,CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SEVERAL TIMES. AFTER 6/7 REFUSALS THAT A PROBLEM EXIST, THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE AND FINALLY REPLACE THE STEERING LOCK THAT ACCORDING TO THEM PREVENT STARTING THE CAR. SOMETIMES WHEN I AM ON THE FWY I HAVE THE FEELING THAT THE ENGINE IS ABOUT TO TURN OFF. CURRENTLY THE CAR IS AT T…
Owner-reported narrative. 31,086 miles reported. Look up ODI 10487400 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10490329 · 2012-12-28 (December 28, 2012)
PARKED VEHICLE IN PARKING SPOT AND SHUT OFF ENGINE. YELLOW KEY LIGHT TURNED ON AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN ON. STEERING WHEEL LOCK FAILURE ON NISSAN 370Z NISMO- YEAR 2010. PART MALFUNCTION 48700-JF00B . PROBLEM PART ON 2009 AND EARLY 2010 MODELS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 48,670 miles reported. Look up ODI 10490329 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10492332 · 2013-01-12 (January 12, 2013)
ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK FAILED CAUSING THE COMPUTER TO NOT START MY CAR. STRANDING ME WITH A CAR THAT WOULDN'T START. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 51,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10492332 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10494783 · 2013-01-26 (January 26, 2013)
STEERING LOCK RELAY FAILED AND CAUSED WHEEL TO REMAIN LOCKED (CAR WILL NOT START). COST OVER $1,000 AFTER LABOR AND TOW. WIDELY DOCUMENTED ISSUE ON MANY WEBSITES AND CAR FORUMS (THE370Z.COM). ALSO, ISSUE HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY NISSAN FOR THE GT-R AND EVEN REMOVED THIS STEERING LOCK FROM NEWER 2011 MODELS, AND ALL 2012 AND 2013. THEY NEED TO RECALL THIS PART WITH AN UPDATED PART OR REMOVE IT COMPLETELY AND REIMBURSE THOSE AFFECTED! *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10494783 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.