2012 Nissan 370Z problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2012 Nissan 370Z get?

The 2012 Nissan 370Z has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Q: How much is a 2012 Nissan 370Z worth?

Comparable 2012 Nissan 370Z listings run roughly $18,800–$25,750, typically around $21,608 (from 42 vehicles).

2012 Nissan 370Z at a glance

Owner complaints16

Combined21–22 mpg

Typical price$21,608

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Nissan 370Z common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

2012 Nissan 370Z MPG & running costs

Combined21–22 mpg

City19 mpg

Highway26 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,825

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2012 Nissan 370Z worth?

Low

$18,800

Typical price

$21,608

High

$25,750

From 42 comparable 2012 Nissan 370Z listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Nissan 370Z costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,125

Depreciation (5 yrs)$8,000

Total$27,125

Per mile$0.36

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($21,608) with the same model 3 model-years older ($16,798), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.