370z common problems

11Thumper · 08-18-2011, 07:06 PM

For me (in 5 months of ownership and 2,800 miles)...

1. Diver foot rest (small aluminum part) is some weak piece just there for looks. I put too much pressure on it and it bent. Looks like crap now.

2. A couple places where paint has peeled from plastic pieces where they mate against the sheet metal. Want dealer to fix but they'll probably just dab touch up paint on there.

3. Oil temps. This summer I've run about 220 degrees just freeway driving and if I have to climb a grade it hits 250 degrees easily. No, I'm not heavy on the pedal and yes, oil level is perfect.

4. I get some kind of wind noise on driver side pillar (by windshield) and it's very annoying.

5. The AT shifts pretty quick in manual mode but the 2-3 shift is sluggish. Not really a problem just annoying.

my2004Z · 08-19-2011, 01:32 PM

My Z is perfect in every way for what I need and expect it to do. Haven't had a single problem that is worth complaining about.

mantella87 · 08-19-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

For me (in 5 months of ownership and 2,800 miles)...

2,800 miles in 5 months? Drive that thing!!!

jamesDJRPM · 04-05-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

The biggest problem with the Z is hot chix wanna ride in your car in groups of 3, but there is only have one seat. Second problem is, being married and hot chix still wanna ride in the Z. Another problem is, coming out of stores and restaurants, you might find droolers and gawkers around your ride???
Other issues or symptoms of Z ownership may be may be muscle car drivers envying your cars uniqueness, which may cause them to spew rants of v8 superiority. Hateration from germaphilles. and finally your biggest problem will be keeping your azz out the drivers seat. The Z is way too addicting. That cockpit design just makes you feel like you're flying a fighter jet. After a little bit you begin to believe it is and you will want to make the car fly

HAHAHAHAHA..!! Something to look forward to.. 6 days until I pick up my 2013 370Z..!

Baer383 · 04-05-2013, 09:39 PM

This is my 2nd 370 and don't have any issues.

tower74 · 04-05-2013, 10:27 PM

Second 370Z as well. First one was FI after the odometer hit 2800 miles up until I traded it in at 19,900. That was on a stock block and tranny, I also ran the piss out of it. It still had zero issues when I put it back to stock. Strong cars.

scope22 · 04-06-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by smickey

I have gas pedal delay and slugish around corners as well..

I think nissan did that did that on purpose so that you dont spin out or cause your traction to kick in all the time.

scope22 · 04-06-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

This is my 2nd 370 and don't have any issues.

My first 09 and no issues

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-06-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

What's the fix for gas pedal delay. Sometimes it sluggish off a full start at a traffic light.

intake, hfc, or intake and non-resonated midpipe

VDC off.

KERMIT · 04-06-2013, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by unknown_370

vdc off.

Noooooo!!!!!!!!! Don't do it

Zoren 370 · 04-06-2013, 08:16 PM

VDC =Vehicle Ditch in the Corner

cossie1600 · 04-06-2013, 08:19 PM

VDC is great if you want your car to get stuck when you need power.

SPOHN · 04-06-2013, 08:50 PM

VDC= Varies per Driver Control. Only real drivers don't need.

mayday813 · 04-06-2013, 10:56 PM

I've got 25k miles on the car and other than cabin noise w/the Bridgestone Potenza OEM tires, no problems whatsoever. The oil temperature issues seems to have subsided once the engine had 10k miles on it. I don't track the vehicle. No rattles, solid vehicle.

6MT · 04-06-2013, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

VDC= Varies per Driver Control. Only real drivers don't need.

That's funny!

04-05-2013, 09:39 PM	#35 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	This is my 2nd 370 and don't have any issues. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

04-06-2013, 08:50 PM	#43 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	VDC= Varies per Driver Control. Only real drivers don't need. __________________

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08-18-2011, 07:06 PM	#31 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 17	For me (in 5 months of ownership and 2,800 miles)... 1. Diver foot rest (small aluminum part) is some weak piece just there for looks. I put too much pressure on it and it bent. Looks like crap now. 2. A couple places where paint has peeled from plastic pieces where they mate against the sheet metal. Want dealer to fix but they'll probably just dab touch up paint on there. 3. Oil temps. This summer I've run about 220 degrees just freeway driving and if I have to climb a grade it hits 250 degrees easily. No, I'm not heavy on the pedal and yes, oil level is perfect. 4. I get some kind of wind noise on driver side pillar (by windshield) and it's very annoying. 5. The AT shifts pretty quick in manual mode but the 2-3 shift is sluggish. Not really a problem just annoying.

08-19-2011, 01:32 PM	#32 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 37	My Z is perfect in every way for what I need and expect it to do. Haven't had a single problem that is worth complaining about.

04-05-2013, 10:27 PM	#36 (permalink)
tower74 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 1,597 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Camaro Rep Power: 369	Second 370Z as well. First one was FI after the odometer hit 2800 miles up until I traded it in at 19,900. That was on a stock block and tranny, I also ran the piss out of it. It still had zero issues when I put it back to stock. Strong cars.

04-06-2013, 08:16 PM	#41 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	VDC =Vehicle Ditch in the Corner

04-06-2013, 08:19 PM	#42 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	VDC is great if you want your car to get stuck when you need power.

04-06-2013, 10:56 PM	#44 (permalink)
mayday813 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 143 Drives: 11 370Z spt tour 6mt Rep Power: 14	I've got 25k miles on the car and other than cabin noise w/the Bridgestone Potenza OEM tires, no problems whatsoever. The oil temperature issues seems to have subsided once the engine had 10k miles on it. I don't track the vehicle. No rattles, solid vehicle.