Buyer Research

2015 Nissan 370Z — Should You Buy One?

Typical asking price: $16,000–$26,000. This is one of the more reliable vehicles in its class — here's what to watch for anyway.

Kestrel Take

The 350Z's more refined successor — a torquier VQ37 V6, sharper chassis, and a long production run that means plenty of choice. More reliable than the 350Z and less prone to oil consumption. The risks are abuse, the tricky clutch, and the usual enthusiast-car modification history.

What we checked

Reconciled against public records, 2026-09-11

NHTSA holds 3 owner complaints for the 2015 Nissan 370Z, and no recall campaigns.

A big number here usually means a lot of these were sold, not that it is a bad vehicle — popular models collect more complaints for the same rate of trouble. So the total on its own says little. What is worth reading is the shape of it. 33% of them are about one thing — airbags. That much concentration is a genuine pattern rather than background noise, and it is the first thing to check on any example you look at.

Looked at and set aside: airbags (1) — 1 airbag complaint on file, almost always a recall matter rather than a repair bill; have a dealer check this VIN for open airbag campaigns and confirm any were performed; the lights (1) — 1 lighting complaint on file; real, but usually a bulb or a housing rather than a reason to walk.

Counts come from the NHTSA complaint and recall database — free, public, and worth checking yourself.

Known Issues for the 2015 Nissan 370Z

Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.

Clutch and SynchroRev / slave cylinder issuesMedium

The clutch and concentric slave cylinder can wear or fail; verify smooth engagement and no slipping. Some find the clutch takeup tricky.

Repair cost (estimate): $800-$2,000

Source: NHTSA complaints filed under the transmission and drivetrain (1).

Modification and track abuseMedium

Many were modified and tracked; verify the build and inspect for hard use.

Repair cost: Not yet priced

Source: not yet checked against public records.

Feathered rear tires and suspension wearMedium

Like the 350Z, it eats rear tires; uneven wear signals alignment or worn bushings.

Repair cost (estimate): $400-$1,500

Source: not yet checked against public records.

Oil cooler and cooling on tracked carsLow

Tracked cars need adequate oil cooling; verify no overheating history.

Repair cost (estimate): $300-$1,200

Source: not yet checked against public records.

Walk-Away Red Flags

✗Slipping or troublesome clutch
✗A hard-tracked car with no records
✗Feathered rear tires
✗Salvage title

Good Signs

✓Healthy clutch and smooth engagement
✓Stock or documented build
✓Even tire wear
✓Adult-owned with records

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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.