The Nissan 370Z is a two-seater built from 2009 to 2022. Most were assembled in Japan — 100% of those on record. Engines offered: V6. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the 370Z is
The Nissan 370Z is a two-seater that Nissan built from 2009 to 2022 — 14 model years. It has been offered with V6 power. Its closest siblings in the Nissan range: 350Z, 300ZX.
Where the 370Z is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 308 370Zs on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | JN1 | 2009-2019 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Nissan VIN decide which of these 1 lines your 370Z belongs to. What every character in a 370Z VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Nissan 370Z adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Nissan 370Z tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment 370Z owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Nissan 370Z have? Power & range
The Nissan 370Z is offered with 1 powertrain — 3.7L 6-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Nissan 370Z, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 3.7L · 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The 370Z by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Nissan 370Z. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | 370Z | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 20 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 360 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $2,187/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 128 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Nissan 370Z?
The 370Z is a two-seater, built from 2009 to 2022. Engines offered: V6.
Where is the Nissan 370Z made?
Across 308 cars in our records the split is: Japan (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
What is the Nissan 370Z warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the 370Z reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific 370Z?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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