Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Nissan 370Z
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2009 Nissan 370Z, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 153 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 88 complaints
- Electrical System 67 complaints
- Power Train 26 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 9 complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
Of the 153 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 153 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Nissan 370Z has an average reliability rating. The most common issues arise with steering and the electrical system, as indicated by a high number of complaints.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 50,000-80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| electrical system | 60,000-100,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| power train | 70,000-110,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil change every 5,000 miles
- tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- spark plug replacement every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- steering wheel vibration
- electrical system flickering
- transmission slipping
- unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Nissan 370Z at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.