Consumer Reports Reliability Rating - Nissan 370z

moto_italia · 10-27-2011, 02:36 PM

"Consumer Reports Predicted Reliability: 2012 Models. They ranked the overall reliability and which models by each make have the highest and lowest ratings. Nissan ranked ninth overall. The Nissan Z was the worst model of the brand."

Sibze · 10-27-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by moto_italia

"Consumer Reports Predicted Reliability: 2012 Models. They ranked the overall reliability and which models by each make have the highest and lowest ratings. Nissan ranked ninth overall. The Nissan Z was the worst model of the brand."

Those things are funny.

We are going to to a new car that hasn't been out all that long as say HEY! This thing is going to break down before others

kenchan · 10-27-2011, 02:57 PM

they can see the FUTURE!

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-27-2011, 03:13 PM

Its really hard these days to say what car is reliable and what isn't. Especially since non-reliability today means that the nav system is not intuitive. I don't know about you guys but I could care less about nav packages and how they rate as far as performance. And I especially hate that those types of ratings are calculated into overall reliabiltiy scores.
To me reliable means will the engine or transmission fail in less than 250,000 miles. I haven't had that happen in a nissan yet. Though most I've gone in one is 180,000. But when I switched up the cars that went that far were still running strong.
I have certain issues with nissan but "Real Reliability has Never been an Issue."

Zaggeron · 10-27-2011, 03:26 PM

^^ But on the other hand it is good to live in an era where in order to distinguish reliability between brands or models they have to resort to nitpicking stereo knobs, little bits of interior plastic, and steering wheel button usability. As reliability goes up, standards go up and the nitpicking begins. This is a good thing -- except when you read about it.

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-27-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaggeron

^^ But on the other hand it is good to live in an era where in order to distinguish reliability between brands or models they have to resort to nitpicking stereo knobs, little bits of interior plastic, and steering wheel button usability.

Good as a quality comparison. Not in functional reliability...

Zaggeron · 10-27-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Good as a quality comparison. Not in functional reliability...

I think you missed my point. Frankly if there were any differences in functional reliability, they would focus on that. There really isn't so they nitpick the fit and finish details.

TypeOne · 10-27-2011, 03:49 PM

Gots me an 09 and had noooo problems with it. Except for the bad hatch springs and a wiggling seat.

;-)

Rui Z · 10-27-2011, 03:50 PM

But the 2009 models did have powertrain reliability issues (oil consumption, failed synchros, and failed clutch slave cylinders).

TypeOne · 10-27-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rui Z

But the 2009 models did have powertrain reliability issues (oil consumption, failed synchros, and failed clutch slave cylinders).

I would say a few of them did... not many that I have seen with oil consumption issues. I was scared about that before I bought mine, but it uses next to none.

The clutch pedals have been an issue, I have seen some 2010s have the same issue. I haven't had any of the issues to this day.

007MI6 · 10-27-2011, 03:59 PM

I have lost almost all faith in all reporting agencies/individuals. If the critics a say a movie is awesome, 99% of the time I hate it, they say it's the worst movie ever, I love it. This car is the best ever, not even in my top 20. That data holds no value to me, no matter what of it proves to be true or not. These cars have their issues, so did my 350, but I love these cars! Just my

DLSTR · 10-27-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaggeron

I think you missed my point. Frankly if there were any differences in functional reliability, they would focus on that. There really isn't so they nitpick the fit and finish details.

Bottom line the cars now are so good for the most part, they have nothing to write about are not needed in a job at the magazine.

DLSTR · 10-27-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 007MI6

I have lost almost all faith in all reporting agencies/individuals. If the critics a say a movie is awesome, 99% of the time I hate it, they say it's the worst movie ever, I love it. This car is the best ever, not even in my top 20. That data holds no value to me, no matter what of it proves to be true or not. These cars have their issues, so did my 350, but I love these cars! Just my

Feel exactly the same. Well said.

Cmike2780 · 10-27-2011, 06:58 PM

Consumer Reports is useless. This goes for any car they review they do, not just the Z or Nissan. They really need to stick to evaluating coffee makers and blenders.

Jordo! · 10-27-2011, 07:01 PM

Question: What car companies were ranked 1-8; what other Nissan's outranked the Z.

The Z isn't a POS by any means, but maybe the cars that outranked it did so legitimately.

10-27-2011, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
moto_italia Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 131 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 13	Consumer Reports Reliability Rating - Nissan 370z "Consumer Reports Predicted Reliability: 2012 Models. They ranked the overall reliability and which models by each make have the highest and lowest ratings. Nissan ranked ninth overall. The Nissan Z was the worst model of the brand." __________________ Kevin Borla CBE + Z1 Post-MAF Tubes + AFE Dropins + Llumar CTX35

10-27-2011, 03:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	^^ But on the other hand it is good to live in an era where in order to distinguish reliability between brands or models they have to resort to nitpicking stereo knobs, little bits of interior plastic, and steering wheel button usability. As reliability goes up, standards go up and the nitpicking begins. This is a good thing -- except when you read about it. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

10-27-2011, 03:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rui Z Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (.)(.) Posts: 931 Drives: 8====D Rep Power: 16	But the 2009 models did have powertrain reliability issues (oil consumption, failed synchros, and failed clutch slave cylinders). __________________

10-27-2011, 03:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
007MI6 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Age: 44 Posts: 703 Drives: Audrey Rep Power: 14	I have lost almost all faith in all reporting agencies/individuals. If the critics a say a movie is awesome, 99% of the time I hate it, they say it's the worst movie ever, I love it. This car is the best ever, not even in my top 20. That data holds no value to me, no matter what of it proves to be true or not. These cars have their issues, so did my 350, but I love these cars! Just my __________________ 2011 370Z Touring+Sport Coupe BLK Int\|\|M6\|\|Navigation\|\|Illuminated Door Sills\|\|GoMiniGo LPB

10-27-2011, 06:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	Consumer Reports is useless. This goes for any car they review they do, not just the Z or Nissan. They really need to stick to evaluating coffee makers and blenders. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

10-27-2011, 02:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	they can see the FUTURE!

10-27-2011, 03:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	Its really hard these days to say what car is reliable and what isn't. Especially since non-reliability today means that the nav system is not intuitive. I don't know about you guys but I could care less about nav packages and how they rate as far as performance. And I especially hate that those types of ratings are calculated into overall reliabiltiy scores. To me reliable means will the engine or transmission fail in less than 250,000 miles. I haven't had that happen in a nissan yet. Though most I've gone in one is 180,000. But when I switched up the cars that went that far were still running strong. I have certain issues with nissan but "Real Reliability has Never been an Issue."

10-27-2011, 03:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1850	Gots me an 09 and had noooo problems with it. Except for the bad hatch springs and a wiggling seat. ;-)

10-27-2011, 07:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	Question: What car companies were ranked 1-8; what other Nissan's outranked the Z. The Z isn't a POS by any means, but maybe the cars that outranked it did so legitimately. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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