Is Nissan 370Z reliable ??

felix0121

Now hitting 140K miles, once I got a new ECU installed and recently I have suffered from malfunctioning Absolute Pressure Sensor. (The 'service engine soon' light came up, and it became okay after cleaning the throttle body. But this is the second time I had that light for the APS, and my service adviser told me that maybe I'll need to get it changed if it keeps happening again)

My 370Z is 2010 Sport and no tuning applied at all. All parts are the same as OEM, I only changed its OEM tire to Ventus EVO2. I've never been to a track, and I mostly drive very mildly. I always get maintenance at Nissan dealership, and only allow Nissan Genuine parts used.

1. Do other 370Z owners have no problem with their ECU ?

2. Anyone suffered from the Absolute Pressure Sensor ? If yes, then anyone knows what it is for ??

3. Why my APS continues to malfunction? How can I prevent it?

At first when I purchased my Z (2012), I assumed Nissan had high reliability, but now I don't think so. Even though I do my real best for maintenance following Nissan maintenance guide, sometimes I cannot avoid troubles. It seems more serious than just I am unlucky. I purchased my Z as a preowned one as 10K miles used, and at that time its CarMax inspection sheet said it was perfectly no problem.

Yesterday I paid $900 for a steering lock issue. It seems clear that the issue is pretty common to 370Z owners (especially for 2009~2011 year models). But are 370Z owners also suffereing from ECU or APS, too?

How about 370Z's own reliability? Is it reliable?

Car Brands Reliability: How They Stack Up - Consumer Reports

In 2016 Nov, the Consumer Reports said that Nissan's reliability positioned at the lowest among all Japanese car brands.

I don't look down to Nissan or its owners. I still want to remain as a Nissan fan, but actually now I'm worrying about whether I will be able to keep having my Z or not. If it costs too much for repairs then not only it is annoying, but also maybe it would be hard for me to keep it. Until now I also have had to get many other cheap & expensive parts (including a new automatic transmission) changed for repairs, but I cannot list them all here.

Can I stop worrying about my Z? I want to hear others' opinions.

* I forgot to mention that I had a 3rd party audio and two front speakers installed, but I don't think it would affect to other parts' malfunction.

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EZT

I have just rolled 120,000 miles myself this week. Different from you, I have modified mine to some extent. In the last 6 years of owning it I have never had a problem that I didn't inadvertently cause myself, by attempting installs in order to save money (which made me spend more money lol). I have only had one SES light and it was an oxygen sensor code that within 2-3 days disappeared and never resurfaced. I change my own oil following the DIY threads on here using Redline Oil, periodically clean my R2C filters, and changed my plugs at 100k.

I did have the steering lock issue fixed when the recall was issued. All in all, I am the second owner as I acquired my car with 11k miles, and I have put 109k on myself with literally zero issues.

I expect someone to chime in on the APS sensor as I do not know. Just my two pennies.

Redglare

most people don't have any ECU issues, all the problems you listed just seem unlucky... the 370 is way more reliable compared to other cars in its class/price range.

You want unreliable? check out any WRX or STi, those boxer turbo engines are the definition of ticking time bomb, pick any issue you can think of at random - that subie will have it.

My friends 2015 wrx premium already went through 2 clutches (bone stock) and various drivetrain issues, he is planning to ditch it soon as the warranty runs out.

subaru created an artificial demand by not making enough of their sh1tboxes, everyone seems to just shrug at the reliability of this overpriced car.

I'd never buy a WRX or STi until they take a lesson from honda, toyota or nissan on how to build a reliable engine.

axmea?

LOOOLLLLL. Who cares about CR at 140K anyway? Cars are like people. More trips to the doctor as they get older.

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felix0121

My father has run Lexus and Toyota from 2005~2007 year until now - around 120k miles without any expensive repair. (Only one small repair was about a navigation button - but uncomparable to my Z though..)

It is true that now my 140K is high mileage, but actually I expected far better reliability than what I've experienced from my 370Z (and also to all Japanese cars: at least for three major brands - Toyota, Honda, and Nissan).

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mishuko

It's a reliable car. Haven't had any issues and most of my maintenance was preventative

ChopsZ

Want to talk reliability?

2013 Fiat 500 Abarth

Bought brand new with only 11 miles on the clock. Traded it in 2 years later with just over 7k miles for the Z.

The Abarth was in the shop less than one week after I got it, and was in the shop for over a week. That doesn't include the other 30 or so times that it was in the shop, sometimes for days, sometimes for a week or two, and once for over a month.

2 different turbos, two complete brake replacements (front and rear, rotors, calipers and pads), both window regulators, trans syncros... Just to name a few.

On the plus side, it looked good, and sounded great! Better exhaust note than even the Z, and I could make it backfire on demand!

Less than 2 years old, less that 8 thousand miles total, and probably in the shop more times than your 2010 Z in its entire life.

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srbrubak

I guess I will keep my fingers crossed and hope I don't have to many problems with my Z. I do have to admit I only have 32,000 miles on my 2010 sport 6M. I have had too problems but both were fixed under warranty. A MAF went bad at 800 miles and in October 2015 my transmission was replaced (bad synchros). The steering lock unit was fixed under the factory recall.

axmea?

Italian cars and reliability. These words cannot be in the same sentence.

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ChopsZ

Yeah, but after 50 years and modern technology, you'd think they'd get their $*** straight.

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DOOMMONKEY777

A lot of small things likesteering lock, suspension bushings, fuel pump, O2 sensors, crank shaft sensors, dirty TB, csc...but no big things like blown engines, Chinese transmission...

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felix0121

(erased - sorry I made this post for my mistake )

markesc

Could not agree more!

Stay away from the 06-07 wrx, as it has a taller final drive, so when you put that big turbo on it, plan on 3rd gear grenading itself.

The stock clutch lasted until around 45k miles, then every exedy clutch after that would self destruct. The biggest problem is the five speed design was NEVER meant to have that kind of power placed on it. The throw out bearing design is the worst.

I don't miss a day of owning that tin can on wheels. Cobb made a TON of money catering to the masses that bough into it, and I was one of 'em. However, every single part that went on, needed a new tune to do it reliably.

As a side benefit, you get more attention from dudes than chicks (the Z brings on the ladies, they must think it's a Porsche?), you get pulled over once every 3-6 weeks, the clutch will randomly not fully engage no matter how "smooth" of a driver you think you are.

People cap on how bad the Z handles for some reason, obviously they've never driven an understeering wrx, that when modified, has the worst lift off over steer I've ever experienced, and that's after 3 different alignments, 5 different tire combinations...and that rear "diff"!!! ha!! you think the 370z's rear diff is bad, go drive any wrx.

So basically unless you buy an STi, just don't bother. I've accepted the fact that the 370z is slower from about 70-140mph, but I don't need to slow for turns and feel like I'm going to die in the thing. It's just a BILLION times more confidence inspiring even when stock!

Sorry had to chime in on this one... I have $13k in receipts in a folder somewhere, wrx = gateway drug with not so great results.

markesc

Yeap EVERYONE caps on Camrys, but my womans 2005 Camry has 240k miles on it, and still, somehow, keeps going! She's been rear ended two times, and she's still going!

felix0121

It must be rather better if I was just 'unlucky.'

From now on, I really don't want to suffer from any more breakdowns if I can become luckier.

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