2013 Nissan 370Z

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2013 Nissan 370Z has 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (58% of all complaints), specifically: i have a 2013 370z with a manual transmission. on 4-9-2014 i was traveling 45 mph on expressway. i began slowing for light and downshifting from 6th gear to 5th and 4th. when i shifted into 4th gear the clutch pedal did not return to it's normal position and stayed about 1/2 way down towards the .

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

11 complaints

58%

• I HAVE A 2013 370Z WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. ON 4-9-2014 I WAS TRAVELING 45 MPH ON EXPRESSWAY. I BEGAN SLOWING FOR LIGHT AND DOWNSHIFTING FROM 6TH GEAR TO 5TH AND 4TH. WHEN I SHIFTED INTO 4TH GEAR THE CLUTCH PEDAL DID NOT RETURN TO IT'S NORMAL POSITION AND STAYED ABOUT 1/2 WAY DOWN TOWARDS THE
• THIS IS MY HUSBANDS CAR SO I DO NOT DRIVE IT REGULARLY AND I DO NOT DRIVE IT LIKE A RACE CAR. THE CAR WAS IN OUR GARAGE ALL DAY UNTIL I LEFT SO NOTHING WAS OVERHEATED. I HAD DRIVEN ABOUT 5 MILES AT LESS THAN 50 MPH ALONG AN ACCESS ROAD, STOPPING FOR 3 RED LIGHTS. I THOUGHT IT WAS CLUTCHING ODDLY, B
• HI, I'VE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH MY 2013 370Z CLUTCH, I AM ASSUMING IT IS THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER. WHEN THE CAR IS HOT THE CLUTCH PEDAL WILL STICK TO THE FLOOR OR NOT HAVE ANY RETURN PRESSURE WHEN PUSHING THE CLUTCH IN. I FEEL THIS IS GOING TO BECOME AND ISSUE AND COULD BE A SAFETY CONCERN ON A RO

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I HAVE A 2013 370Z WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. ON 4-9-2014 I WAS TRAVELING 45 MPH ON EXPRESSWAY. I BEGAN SLOWING FOR LIGHT AND DOWNSHIFTING FROM 6TH GEAR TO 5TH AND 4TH. WHEN I SHIFTED INTO 4TH GEAR THE CLUTCH PEDAL DID NOT RETURN TO IT'S NORMAL POSITION AND STAYED ABOUT 1/2 WAY DOWN TOWARDS THE ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

3 complaints

16%

• LAST SATURDAY, TOOK THE COVER OFF AND WAS GOING TO THE CAR WASH TO SHINE HER UP REAL GOOD. ON THE WAY AFTER STOPPING AT A LIGHT I PULLED OFF THEN WENT TO 2ND GEAR, THEN TO THIRD AND THAT WHEN IT HAPPENED. THE CLUTCH WENT TO THE FLOOR AND DID NOT COME BACK UP. I'M GOING DOWN THE STREET NOT KNOWING
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN 370Z. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ISSUES STARTING THE VEHICLE WHILE DEPRESSING THE ENGINE START BUTTON. A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE KEY, WHICH MEANT AN INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM OR ELECTRICAL STEERING LOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTION PER THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE FAILURE
• IN MOTION, CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 2500RPM SUDDENLY. SPROCKET WAS DEFECTIVE. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER KNOWS THIS IS A PROBLEM, WONT FIX OR COVER UNDER WARRANTY.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“LAST SATURDAY, TOOK THE COVER OFF AND WAS GOING TO THE CAR WASH TO SHINE HER UP REAL GOOD. ON THE WAY AFTER STOPPING AT A LIGHT I PULLED OFF THEN WENT TO 2ND GEAR, THEN TO THIRD AND THAT WHEN IT HAPPENED. THE CLUTCH WENT TO THE FLOOR AND DID NOT COME BACK UP. I'M GOING DOWN THE STREET NOT KNOWING”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

2 complaints

11%

• CLUTCH PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD NO PRESSURE CAN'T DRIVE CAR CSC FAILURE INSIDE TRANSMISSION
• WHEN BRAKING SUDDENLY THEY CAR GOES INTO "ICE MODE" WHERE IN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD AND STOPPING POWER IS LIMITED.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“CLUTCH PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD NO PRESSURE CAN'T DRIVE CAR CSC FAILURE INSIDE TRANSMISSION”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

1 complaints

• THE CLEAR COAT ON THE PAINT IT'S PEALING OFF CHIPPING OFF REALLY FAST I BELIEVE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE WITH THE CLEAR COAT PAINT THAT THE NISSAN 370Z 2013 HAVE.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE CLEAR COAT ON THE PAINT IT'S PEALING OFF CHIPPING OFF REALLY FAST I BELIEVE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE WITH THE CLEAR COAT PAINT THAT THE NISSAN 370Z 2013 HAVE.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN 370Z. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ISSUES STARTING THE VEHICLE WHILE DEPRESSING THE ENGINE START BUTTON. A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE KEY, WHICH MEANT AN INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM OR ELECTRICAL STEERING LOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTION PER THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE FAILURE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN 370Z. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ISSUES STARTING THE VEHICLE WHILE DEPRESSING THE ENGINE START BUTTON. A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE KEY, WHICH MEANT AN INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM OR ELECTRICAL STEERING LOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTION PER THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE FAILURE ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 19 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: I HAVE A 2013 370Z WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. ON 4-9-2014 I WAS TRAVELING 45 MPH ON EXPRESSWAY. I BEGAN SLOWING FOR LIGHT AND DOWNSHIFTING FROM 6TH GEAR TO 5TH AND 4TH. WHEN I SHIFTED INTO 4TH GEAR THE CLUTCH PEDAL DID NOT RETURN TO IT'S NORMAL POSITION AND STAYED ABOUT 1/2 WAY DOWN TOWARDS THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: LAST SATURDAY, TOOK THE COVER OFF AND WAS GOING TO THE CAR WASH TO SHINE HER UP REAL GOOD. ON THE WAY AFTER STOPPING AT A LIGHT I PULLED OFF THEN WENT TO 2ND GEAR, THEN TO THIRD AND THAT WHEN IT HAPPENED. THE CLUTCH WENT TO THE FLOOR AND DID NOT COME BACK UP. I'M GOING DOWN THE STREET NOT KNOWING
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: CLUTCH PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD NO PRESSURE CAN'T DRIVE CAR CSC FAILURE INSIDE TRANSMISSION
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: THE CLEAR COAT ON THE PAINT IT'S PEALING OFF CHIPPING OFF REALLY FAST I BELIEVE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE WITH THE CLEAR COAT PAINT THAT THE NISSAN 370Z 2013 HAVE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)