The warning light came on. My airbags need to be replaced they told me. Are not working. My car was tested at dealer also.
The worst 2012 Nissan 370Z problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission12
- Airbags3
- Engine2
Problems by type
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- Transmission12
- Airbags3
- Engine2
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Nissan 370Z 126
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
- Convertible top parts service information
2012 Nissan 370Z fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6‑cyl | RWD | 18-19 | 25-26 | 20-22 |
What 2012 Nissan 370Z owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Srs light remains on all the time. Local dealer says it is a common problem and will fix it for 2500.00 dollars. Will air bags work? I don't know.
Problem started with an ignition issue where the car would turn on and would go through the normal start and instead of having the engine turn on it would crank but then shut off. Car was parked in my garage not in any kind of weather that could cause issues. My battery ended up dying at some point as well. The car was parked and covered. Some heat but nothing too hot. And recently, there was a loss in power while driving on the freeway causing to car to be unable to accelerate. It would restart after being shut off but the service engine light stays on. The dealership was able to replicated the engine not igniting on fully before shutting down.
I was driving home from work and my clutch peddle slowly kept getting going down and not coming up. Then I was a couple of blocks away from my house and it was completely stuck and I could not drive my car.
I was on my way to work on june 27th of 2017, driving from vancouver,wa to portland, or. As I got off the freeway into the exit to my work there was a stop light. I put my car into neutral and as soon as the light turns green I attempted to put my car into car and the clutch pedal stuck to the floor and wasn't able to put it into gear. I was stuck on the light and had no other choice but to call into work and call a tow truck to tow me home. I was very upset and angry.
Service air bag warning light flashes continuously while vehicle is running. Dealer troubleshot and determined that occupant sensor unit failed. Any one of 3 things could be causing the problem. Each had to be replaced in order with no guarantee and no refund if replacement did not fix the problem. Dealer replaced air bag control unit for $1,442.17, which did not fix the problem. Next dealer wanted to replace occupant sensor unit (seat cushion) for $4,107.00. If this did not fix the problem, then replace wiring harness. After spending $1,442.32, I was unwilling to add another $4k with no assurance that the problem would be fixed. Nissan does not appear capable of identifying what the problem is, nor can they fix it without numerous costly attempts that are pretty much shots in the dark. I now have a vehicle with unknown air bag capabilities.
Concentric slave cylinder leaked all of the clutch fluid while parked overnight. Clutch pedal went to the floor when we tried to start the car in the morning. While looking for cause of problen, I found hundreds of similar complaints on line for very similar problem, going back as far as at least 2009 and up to the cunnrent model year. To make matters worse, nissan wont cover it under their power train warranty, saying it is a clutch issue. It is located inside the transmission bell housing. My warranty book does not exclude this item, nissan customer care calls it part of the clutch item and claims its not covered. So repair has been denied by dealership and nissan customer care. I have a case number if you would like it. The consensus is that this cylinder is failing and not robust because it is made of plastic, and is losing its round shape when hot, therefore causing the seal to fail and the clutch fluid to drain. By bill to repair locally was 1012, which included dropping the transmission and installing a robust (metal) aftermarket csc. This nissan csc is a documented failing part and I feel it should be subject to a recall for replacement, with owners who have already paid to have the issue fixed being reimbursed for their expenses. I talked to jennifer at nissan customer care, and my case number was 25999561
While driving, noticed clutch pedal not returning to normal position. Eventually the clutch would not disengage causing a situation where it was not easy to maneuver the vehicle from the roadway and traffic safely. This caused a hazard to other traffic and me. After inspection of the vehicle and online research its concluded that this was a csc failure leaking clutch fluid internally. My research has concluded that this is due to using an inferior product or materials. Hoping for a recall due to all the documented failures. Thank you
Just driving normally down the highway and press the clutch in to shift gears and my clutch did not come back out. The clutch stayed flat to the floor. The fluid were all gone. I fill it up but clutch still stay flat to the floor. I had to replace the csc (concentric slave cylinder).
Clutch sticking and failing likely csc failure. Very common when I look it up on a blog for nissan 370z. Car driven very gently and only has 19,000 miles!!!!
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Questions about the 2012 Nissan 370Z
Is the 2012 Nissan 370Z reliable?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 2012 Nissan 370Z, 1.6 times a typical 370Z model year.
What is the 2012 Nissan 370Z year score?
The 2012 Nissan 370Z scores 58 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan 370Z: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Nissan 370Z?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 12 complaints, typically around 36,784 miles. Next is airbags (3).
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan 370Z have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Nissan 370Z have bad transmission?
The Nissan 370Z model years with the most transmission complaints are 2009 (26 complaints), 2010 (26 complaints) and 2011 (14 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2012 Nissan 370Z get?
Official estimates for the 2012 Nissan 370Z range from 20 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.7L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 18-19 city and 25-26 highway.
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