MODEL
Nissan 370z
NHTSA safety across every Nissan 370z model year we cover.
Across the 2 model years of the Nissan 370z we cover (2019 to 2020), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Nissan 370Z is a two-seat rear-wheel-drive sports coupe aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts who prioritize engagement and performance over practicality. Sitting in the affordable sports car segment, the 2019 and 2020 models represent the tail end of a long-running generation, appealing to buyers who want a focused, no-frills driving machine with a recognizable nameplate behind it.
From a pure safety-data standpoint, the 2019 and 2020 Nissan 370Z presents a picture that is notable more for what is absent than what is present. NHTSA did not crash-test either model year we cover, so there is no star rating or Safety Index score to anchor an assessment. Shoppers cannot lean on federal crash-test results to gauge how this car would perform in a real-world collision, and that is a meaningful gap for any buyer who weighs those numbers seriously. On the positive side of the ledger, the 370Z carries zero recalls across both covered model years. That is a clean record and reflects well on the production quality of a platform that Nissan had refined over many years by this point. Owner complaints filed with NHTSA are nearly nonexistent as well, with just one total complaint across both years and zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths attached to it. Those complaints are unverified allegations, so context matters, but the volume is low. The honest bottom line is this: the 370Z is not a car you buy for its safety credentials. The absence of crash-test data means you are making a purchase without one of the most important consumer-protection tools available. The recall-free record and minimal complaint history are genuinely reassuring, but they cannot substitute for actual crash-test performance data. Buyers should weigh that tradeoff carefully.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the 370Z as a rewarding sports car with sharp, communicative steering and a willing naturally aspirated engine that rewards an engaged driver. Most note that the cabin materials and interior refinement feel dated relative to newer competitors, and that the two-seat layout limits versatility. It is broadly seen as strong value for enthusiast buyers willing to accept an older overall package.
- Neither the 2019 nor 2020 370Z was crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning there are no federal star ratings or Safety Index scores available to help shoppers evaluate occupant protection in a collision.
- The 370Z carries a perfect recall record across both covered model years, with zero recalls issued by NHTSA for 2019 or 2020 models.
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA are extremely low at just one total across both years, with no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities reported, though all complaints remain unverified allegations.
- As a two-seat rear-wheel-drive sports coupe, the 370Z lacks the advanced driver-assistance features common in newer vehicles, so shoppers prioritizing modern active-safety technology should research available equipment carefully before purchasing.