Official 370z problems

ZkansasZ · 10-12-2009, 12:03 AM

So the 370z has been around for a while now, what is the common problems/issues so far, people?
I would like to get this up to help everyone, including myself, for future purchase.

370zlove3 · 10-12-2009, 12:28 AM

Well from what I have read around this forum the two main problems for this car is the paint quality and the overheating issues. Feel free to correct me, 370Z owners.

Trips · 10-12-2009, 12:46 AM

the only problem mechanical are that pushing the car will turn up the oil temp past the avg of 220 260 and and some have opted to install an external oil cooler, that's not to say everyone's driving there Z's hard the other which is no surprise is the blind spot looking to your right, that can be addressed by adjusting the mirror out more, other than that Z is a pretty solid car there are things that some can nit pick but most cars have something to nit pick. PS. the paint like mentioned is soft so keeping it waxed with Zaino will correct and protect the paint on this subject it has to be made clear most automaker are using water based paint.
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Azroadster · 03-29-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

the only problem mechanical are that pushing the car will turn up the oil temp past the avg of 220 260 and and some have opted to install an external oil cooler, that's not to say everyone's driving there Z's hard the other which is no surprise is the blind spot looking to your right, that can be addressed by adjusting the mirror out more, other than that Z is a pretty solid car there are things that some can nit pick but most cars have something to nit pick. PS. the paint like mentioned is soft so keeping it waxed with Zaino will correct and protect the paint on this subject it has to be made clear most automaker are using water based paint.
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+1 on the Zaino. I have been a Zainoite for over ten years and will use nothing else. Also, as someone mentioned, a clear bra is a must. I have no chips on my car at all after over a year and 24K miles. I travel south to Phoenix in the summer time quite a lot and have never had an issue with overheating, even on 110+ degree days. Of course, that would be different if I tracked the car, which I have not done yet.

I would say that my Z has thus far been as reliable as any car I have owned in my 58 years on this planet, and that includes three Miatas which are rock solid, especially the doors.

AZ

Zbrah · 11-13-2013, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

During the past month I had replaced:

Steering Lock Mechanism (paid by me)
Fuel Sending Unit
Clutch Mechanism Unit
Rear Hatch Springs (TSB)

Other cars might had:

Oil Cosumption issues (TSB)
Paint issues
Transmission issues
ECU noise

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Just reading the forums and stating how I would correct the issues at hand:

-Transmission has weak synchro's.
---Don't skip gears.

-Some drivers find that the car does actually overheat on their daily commute. How they actually drive is anyone's guess, but on the street I can't imagine being able to drive any of the cars I have owned to the point of overheating if everything was in working order.
----Get a cooler with a thermostat. Too cool is just as bad and maybe worse than too hot.

-Early models had a whining sound come from the PCM.
----Swap it out.

-Some 2009's used oil.
----Fixed via Nissan.

-The paint is 3mm thick. This is some of the thinnest in the industry. It allows for truly awesome "depth" of color.
----A clear-bra is mandatory.

-Some people complain about "cabin noise". I have driven 370's and don't think it's an issue.
----If you must, there are many products on the market like "Blockit", and others.

Can someone elaborate on the noises posted above? I think i may have one of these issue on my 2011.

I have just recently noticed a low pitched whining whenever i keep the gas pedal pressed down at lower rpm, it happens at every gear, and its becoming more noticeable now that i have paid attention to it. i plan on taking it to dealer to check out, but I'm doing research to see if others have had any experience with this issue or know what causes it. Thanks guys.

iceman21_23 · 10-12-2009, 12:58 AM

my 6th gear was grinding, but besides that everything is going good

radiZh · 10-12-2009, 12:59 AM

Dang, the paint can't be that bad, right? I noticed some pictures of somebody's hood and it seems like the paint is chipping off.

joeyz10 · 10-12-2009, 01:12 AM

no problems on mine at all except for trying not to get a speeding ticket...

very solid

bradz · 10-12-2009, 02:53 AM

High pitch noise.

sw1318 · 10-12-2009, 04:04 AM

Everything is excellent! No problems at all! Loving the 7SP! I don’t really notice any problems with the paint after an intense examination. BTW mine is a July built.

cfweber · 03-29-2011, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeyz10

no problems on mine at all except for trying not to get a speeding ticket...

very solid

I'm still stoked

this thing handles great

and on the highway it feels quite at home

tracks straight

did I say it really handles great?

sonic370 · 03-29-2011, 07:58 PM

i would say for a brand new model change over from the 350 the 09
on average had very few issues. imo a lot of the oil over heating and oil
burning was because of neglect. flame on if need be.

i still say if the car is driven with care and that doesn't mean like my grandmother would drive it. it is very dependable sports car....

i'm sure there are some guys on here who had 350's..... like i did with its rattles
cheap interior and front end that could never be aligned.

sorry i'm rambling but the difference between the 350 and 370 is amazing

swwnz · 11-09-2013, 08:55 PM

Yes totally agree with this comment,they are chalk and cheese,the 370 z is a more sorted car with better finish and a big improvement over the 350z,mind you so it should be,that's the name of the car game!

eastexZ · 11-09-2013, 09:22 PM

Love my Z, hate the road noise... I plan on installing dynamat or something.

TX_370 · 10-12-2009, 06:30 AM

370z Complaints so far?

10-12-2009, 12:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
ZkansasZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: www.my350z.com Posts: 31 Drives: Z Rep Power: 16	Official 370z problems So the 370z has been around for a while now, what is the common problems/issues so far, people? I would like to get this up to help everyone, including myself, for future purchase.

10-12-2009, 12:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	the only problem mechanical are that pushing the car will turn up the oil temp past the avg of 220 260 and and some have opted to install an external oil cooler, that's not to say everyone's driving there Z's hard the other which is no surprise is the blind spot looking to your right, that can be addressed by adjusting the mirror out more, other than that Z is a pretty solid car there are things that some can nit pick but most cars have something to nit pick. PS. the paint like mentioned is soft so keeping it waxed with Zaino will correct and protect the paint on this subject it has to be made clear most automaker are using water based paint. __________________ __________________

03-29-2011, 07:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	i would say for a brand new model change over from the 350 the 09 on average had very few issues. imo a lot of the oil over heating and oil burning was because of neglect. flame on if need be. i still say if the car is driven with care and that doesn't mean like my grandmother would drive it. it is very dependable sports car.... i'm sure there are some guys on here who had 350's..... like i did with its rattles cheap interior and front end that could never be aligned. sorry i'm rambling but the difference between the 350 and 370 is amazing swwnz likes this.

10-12-2009, 06:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
TX_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,389 Drives: American Rep Power: 28	370z Complaints so far? __________________ 2009 PW Nissan 370Z with Sports Package

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10-12-2009, 12:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
370zlove3 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 73 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 16	Well from what I have read around this forum the two main problems for this car is the paint quality and the overheating issues. Feel free to correct me, 370Z owners.

10-12-2009, 12:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
iceman21_23 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: league city, tx Posts: 757 Drives: 09' Solid Red 370z Rep Power: 18	my 6th gear was grinding, but besides that everything is going good

10-12-2009, 12:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
radiZh Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Richmond, BC Age: 34 Posts: 73 Drives: T_T Rep Power: 16	Dang, the paint can't be that bad, right? I noticed some pictures of somebody's hood and it seems like the paint is chipping off.

10-12-2009, 01:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
joeyz10 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 248 Drives: 09 370z AT/ RRSS 08/ Rep Power: 17	no problems on mine at all except for trying not to get a speeding ticket... very solid

10-12-2009, 02:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
bradz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pinellas County Florida Posts: 348 Drives: 09' 370z MB 6spd Rep Power: 16	High pitch noise.

10-12-2009, 04:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
sw1318 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 42 Drives: 09' 370Z Black 7SP Rep Power: 16	Everything is excellent! No problems at all! Loving the 7SP! I don’t really notice any problems with the paint after an intense examination. BTW mine is a July built.

11-09-2013, 08:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
swwnz Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Alexandra,New Zealand Posts: 33 Drives: 370Z/300zxElise. Rep Power: 16	Yes totally agree with this comment,they are chalk and cheese,the 370 z is a more sorted car with better finish and a big improvement over the 350z,mind you so it should be,that's the name of the car game!

11-09-2013, 09:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
eastexZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: texas Posts: 32 Drives: 2013 370Z Gun Auto Rep Power: 12	Love my Z, hate the road noise... I plan on installing dynamat or something.