AI Damage2017 Nissan 370Z: common problems
Owners of the 2017 Nissan 370Z filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and structure. The maker issued 49 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 49
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 40% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 20% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 20% of all complaints
- 4 Wheels 20% of all complaints
- Air bags: 2 complaints (40% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Structure: 1 complaints (20% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (20% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Wheels: 1 complaints (20% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
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-speed
Drive: RWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Thankfully, I am alive but looking through the picture of my damaged car after getting out from er, it just didn't make sense to me why airbag didn't deploy. I wanted to see if other owners of the car had any similar issue.
The seal on the Clutch Slave Cylinder failed and contaminated the hydraulic system in the car. This prevented the car from being able to enter gear as the clutch could not be disengaged.
Convertible top 5th bow bungie not working correctly top rubbing against the top! Witch cased not working correctly! I complaint about this issue 8/20/2018 they claim there was nothing wrong, when it was under warranty! Turns at nissan puts out a bulletin re: ntb19-061 august 1,2019.
Yes I had a slow leak in my tire after a couple weeks after I purchase the vechicle
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 14,283 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the 370Z has 30 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 5, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other…
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
- VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- CONVERTIBLE TOP PARTS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply…
SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or…
- 12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information…
12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These…
- INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NHTSA lists 49 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan 370Z?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, structure, powertrain. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbags did not deploy (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Nissan 370Z?
NHTSA lists 49 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 2017 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 2017 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 2026-11-06.