Used Nissan 370Z 2009-2020 reliability

Check the rear hatch, as the release mechanism is known to fail. It’s a fiddly fix if it goes, so be sure to open it on a test drive. Mods and upgrades aren’t unusual. It’s a performance car, so it’s possible that previous owners will have made changes. Ask for receipts and contact those who did the modifications.

Spark plugs should be changed every five years or 54,000 miles, while gearbox and differential oils should be changed every three years or 36,000 miles.

Uneven tyre wear suggests the suspension is out of alignment. Budget around £300 for any adjustment. The manual gearbox is known to be noisy, particularly in first gear and when idling. If there’s excessive noise, though, have it checked out, as many cars will still be under warranty.

Check the fuses to make sure one hasn’t been removed to bypass, rather than replace, a broken steering lock. Ask the seller if the steering lock has been replaced.

The tailgate struts are known to be weak, as are clutch slave cylinders; the clutch pedal either goes hard or drops to the floor if it fails. Steering locks are also a known issue. If they break, it prevents the car from starting, but some owners bypass it by removing a fuse. As with all cars, ask the seller if and when any warranty work has been done.

Nissan finished in 27th place out of 30 manufacturers in the latest What Car? Reliability Survey. The 370Z didn't feature in the sports car category as there weren't enough examples to complete the data.