AI Damage2014 Nissan 370Z: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Nissan 370Z filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 10
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 80% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 10% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 10% of all complaints
- 4 Vehicle speed control 10% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 8 complaints (80% of all).
- Air bags: 1 complaints (10% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (10% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (10% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.7 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 7-speed
- manual, 6-speednamed in 5 complaints
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 10 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Shortly after, the vehicle went into limp mode and would not shift past 2nd or possibly 3rd gear. Manual mode also stopped working. This limited the car to around 25 mph, creating a dangerous situation in traffic since it could not accelerate normally.
The passenger side airbag will not operate when the passenger in the vehicle is less than 130 pounds. I have spoken with my local nissan dealership and with a direct employee of nissan and have been told that it is because of the weight and body structure of the passenger.
I had to stall the vehicle intentionally, thus at high speed (approximately 10+mph) and in traffic, the tires of the vehicle locked-up and the car skidded to a stop. This also imparted drivetrain and engine shock due to the large mechanical forces involved.
While driving 20 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 5 mph.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,921 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 30% most complained about).
On average one model year of the 370Z has 30 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 10, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan 370Z?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, air bags, engine. Total complaints: 10. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (30%), stalls while driving (20%), overheating, coolant loss (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Nissan 370Z?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2014 Nissan 370Z from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2014 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.