Lack of telescoping steering wheel.
I'm 6'2 and I like to sit close to the steering wheel (wrists rest on top of wheel) but in order to get this close to the wheel my legs have to bend at almost 90 degree angles and my knees hit the bottom of the wheel. If I move the seat back to accommodate my legs, the steering wheels becomes further away than I would prefer.

I now have a major rattle from the back some where, and my right rear tail light is filled with moisture.

moisture under glass
 

When the 350's came out in 02 that was a major complaint also, but on them it was about moisture in the headlights.

:shakes head:

wow....i cant believe a production car in 2009 has tail light condensation issues.....everyday my decision to make the purchase gets delayed a bit more.

Every new model car has issues.

yes they do. However, condensation issues in a tail light is not a new MY issue. that's simply quality control issue. It doesnt take many trials and errors to corrently seal a plastic housing. Engine, tranny, etc issues, yes they can be a new model issue. Not tail light condensation.

Well, condensation in the lights are a medium-sized deal, but let's wait for more than 1 guy to say it before we consider it an "all around" issue.

^^agreed.

Is the fuel door lid lockable? From what I've read it seems like anyone can push the fuel door lid and open it. If that's the case then it sucks because malicious people can open the fuel door and pour sugar into the fuel tank.

^ more concerned about people stealing gas than sugar in the tank, but still, a lockable fuel door would be nice.

If your doors are locked you can NOT open the fuel door, at least that's how mine works. If you do not have the intelligent key with you can not open the fuel door.

+1 ROTFLMAO :roflpuke2:

I am disappointed that a $40k car has water in the tail lamps and an annoying rattle. My last few cars (Honda, Lexus) did not have these problems over several years. It will get fixed under warranty of course, but with only 2k miles it's frustrating.

i agree 100%. My s2k which i beat the living crap out of everyday AND at the track laughs everything off and asks for more. This car by far has been the most reliable sports car let alone any car i've ever owned. All you have to do is change the oil and it will last forever. Nissan is not known for their reliability and build quality....but still after boasting about how well this car is built over the 350 made me feel good...but we will have to see a little longer.

S2000 is a Honda, and I say that as a compliment. They know how to build reliable cars. Nissan is good at engineering, need to get their fit/finish and reliability up to Honda and Toyota levels. Just my opinion, no flames please. I do love my 370!

John

definitely not flaming. Why do you think im so involved in the 370 site? Honda has been doing nothing but disappointing enthusiasts for the past few years. They got absolutely nothing sporty going for them. No s2k replacement, no nsx successor, no rwd 6 cyl coupe, no nothing. All they're doing (with toyota) is creating tree hugging instruments. That's exactly why a lot of people are converting to nissan. Nissan is doing everything right rite now for enthusiasts. I love the 370 too and appreciate your feedback!

Yeah, the S2000 is a Honda and is completely built in Japan. You can never compare that kind of reliability to that of a 370Z. A Honda is a Honda.

370Zs are not completely foreign made, right?

Yea, it is a real shame Honda got cold feet when the economy tanked, and pulled the NSX replacement. They were so far along in development, seemed a shame to drop it at this stage of development. They are taking the "safe", make money approach to automobile building. Things go in cycles. I remember after the gas crisis in 1973/74, you couldn't buy anything with any horsepower other than an exotic. Maybe when things turn around, they'll jump back in, but by then they'll be behind the curve, unless they continue R&D on the side.

John

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^^ hahahah ok back on topic.

Wrong. The 370Z is off-the-boat Japanese.

^^ correct. Down to the rubbers.

2000 miles, no problems. 1-2 is a bit clunky till the tranny oil warms up but that's it. Not a defect, more a character of the vehicle.

Well today was a nice sunny day and the car was in the sun all day while I was at work. So the mositure in the tail light is gone, I wonder what they'll saw when I take it in? Maybe if I wash it, the condensation will come back..?

honestly pushing tin what i'd do is let it keep happening over time and eventually, ur tail lights will get stained as a result. then you'll have a real case. if you take it in right now, they'll try to replicate the problem by leaving the car over night outside in the moisture and no guarantees it'll happen. cars ALWAYS for some reason behave perfectly normal when you take it in for warranty work and when you bring it back home the problem comes back. Weird but true.

Same goes for Toyota.

LOL, I just called the local dealer and he told me "the tail lights are vented, so you'll get some condensation." :wtf: I've never heard of this before, and I told him that the other one was fine. Thoughts?

Headlights are vented for heat reasons, and there are light assemblies that have breathers on them, but the condensation is not normal. Condensation will cause corrosion of any contacts in the light assembly, and it makes the interior of the light (which you can never clean) start to look tacky. I say fight this one, and receive a new light assembly. I had an issue like this on another vehicle we owned, and it resulted in complete light failure; taillights are required by the DOT, and a mandated safety feature.

I think we might have an issue with our passenger's side taillight as the entire assembly squeaks against the other body parts, and it also appears that the housing pieces of the taillight are not staying together.

Sounds like a BS answer to me, Tin. Fight that BS.

Sometimes you'll see small amounts of condensation on the inside, but it should go away fairly quickly and not be a chronic problem. Almost all head and tail lamp assemblies I've seen are indeed vented. Just keep an eye on it...the good news is that it is under warranty if it's serious problem.

Eh, Nissan could definitely improve that then. A dual or tripple cone 2nd gear snycronizer would probably improve the shifting action. I remember Toyota did this with the 93 MR2 Turbo after complaints of bad shifting on the 91/92 models.

1st and 2nd are already triple cone syncro's.

then quad it, or better yet, octomom it!!:icon17:

I'm going to be switching my MT fluid over to Redline later this week. I'll let you guys know if it makes any difference to the feel of the 1-2 shift.

I thought the blind spots were terrible too until I realized just how short the the car is from the driver's seat to the tail.

I totally agree. Sometimes it sounds like the car is being ripped apart by rocks and stones, which I find troubling. Even my Altima Coupe had padding in the wheel well.

My biggest complaints are:

• No heated side view mirrors
• Blind spot
• plastic kick plate
• creaking or rattling in my driver's side door
• Rear windshield wiper would have been nice
• Inside release lever for gas tank door

That said, I LOVE THIS CAR! I haven't once regretted buying it. I've had it just about a month and think it's great!

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My thoughts when looking at your list of "biggest complaints" through the eyes of a past 350 owner.

• No heated side view mirrors:

Was a waste of money since the car is put away for the winter in the cold weather states. I believe Nissan knew this a saved a couple of bucks and gave us power seats on both sides and some other goodies.

• Blind spot:

If you had a 350 before you purchased the 370, you knew in advance what you were getting into. We were blind as bats in it also. We learned to position the car.

• plastic kick plate:

Who cares?

• creaking or rattling in my driver's side door:

Make your dealer correct it..........

• Rear windshield wiper would have been nice:

Unless you're stopped or moving very slowly you didn't need it on the 350. Personally I never used mine on my 350. See last sentence of no heated mirrors

• Inside release lever for gas tank door:

The inside button was a pain in the butt on the 350. 80% time it did not work and you had to keep pushing it several times until it decided to open. This new system is much better.

:twocents:

Are the biggest issues right now:

- incorrect lugnuts (G37 instead of 370z used by dealerships)
- Tire Pressure much too high at purchase
- Seats not securely attached (movement while driving)
- oil overheating during track driving

?

You can't be serious with that response. The car isn't intended to be driven in the winter or in the city on rainy days?

1. Oil temp issues
2. I love this car
3. The door locks have an electronic lock and a manual unlock thingy
4. I love this car more
5. The stupid handles on the outside look like poo
6. I think ive made my point about loving this car :)