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2011 Nissan 370Z recalls and problems

The 2011 Nissan 370Z has 1 safety recall and 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
40
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2011 Nissan 370Z vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Nissan 370Z recalls

Recall 11V-538: Visibility

Reported Nov 4, 2011 · 1,788 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 infiniti g37 coupe vehicles and certain model year 2011 nissan 370z vehicles manufactured from july 2, 2011, through august 29, 2011. Due to a programming error, the power window switch controller in the subject vehicles was manufactured out of specification.

Risk: The threshold for auto reverse activation is higher than the nissan specification. Should a body part become trapped by a closing window, a pinch injury may result.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window switches with new ones free of charge. The safety recall began on december 5, 2011. Owners may contact nissan at 1800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2011 Nissan 370Z problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Steering22
Power Train14
Electrical System12
Engine5
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service Brakes1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Unknown or Other1
Wheels1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 36,700 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 Nissan 370Z complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · reported Apr 4, 2023
Steering lock module failure. Same issue as in 2016 (NHTSA tracking number 10929922). Car would not start. In city park and waited 4 hours for tow truck. By myself - 74 year old female. Getting dark and dealership closed. Had the exact part malfunction in 2016 and had to have it towed. Cost $1000 to fix back then. Nissan has had issues with this but has refused to recall it except for one model. This repair cost me $1400. Not just the money or inconvenience - it's dangerous. There is no way to start this car - it has to be towed!
Electrical System · at 51,000 miles · reported May 2, 2019
For years, there have been widespread defects in the electronic steering column lock (Escl) that disabled the push-button ignition in a wide range of nissan and infiniti vehicles. The escl's primary job is to keep the steering wheel locked until you bring your key fob in range of the vehicle. It's meant to prevent theft. However, when the escl malfunctions (Even with the fob present and working) the escl won't detect it and, therefore, won't release the wheel. When you press the start/stop button to start the car, nothing happens. However, the "intelligent key warning light" symbol comes on…
Steering · reported Jan 28, 2018
When my car had 22,000 miles it wouldn't start because my steering wheel locked up. I was home when this happened. Had to tow it to nissan dealership. It just happened to me again at 55,000 miles. I was about to leave work. Had to tow it back again. Not fair to pay 1,200!!
Power Train · at 40,000 miles · reported Jan 18, 2018
Clutch slave cylinder went out at around 40k miles. After doing some research, this is a known problem with many other 370 z's. I AM now worried that I will need a third csc.
Steering · at 19,893 miles · reported Jul 24, 2017
The car would not start. I was stranded and had to have it towed to the dealership. They had to replace the steering lock unit stating that it was "bad". The same thing is noted on a recall issued for 2009 and 2010 nissan 370 z, but no recall for the 2011 even though t is the same part.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Nissan 370Z have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Nissan 370Z: 11V-538 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Nissan 370Z?

Owners report steering problems most often (22 reports), followed by power train (14). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 36,700 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.