2012 Nissan 370Z
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2012 Nissan 370Z.
What to watch for on the 2012 Nissan 370Z
Oil Gallery Gasket Failure
A rubber oil gallery gasket behind the timing cover can harden and fail, cutting oil pressure to the timing chain and cams.
Which of these apply to your 2012 370Z?
Your guide shows which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.
What 16 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2012 Nissan 370Z at a glance
- Trims
- BaseNISMOTouring
- Engine
- 3.7L 6-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 7-spd, Manual 6-spd
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Coupe
In-depth generation guide
We've written a detailed buyer's guide covering this generation's known issues, engine variants, and what to inspect.
Nissan 370Z (Z34) Buyer's Guide — 2009-2022→Other Nissan 370Z years
Free Car Finder
Still deciding on the 2012 Nissan 370Z?
Answer a few quick questions and see your top 3 used cars, with the years to shop.
Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2012 Nissan 370Z?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 2012 Nissan 370Z with NHTSA, most often about the power train. No recall campaigns are on file for this model year. Known problems on its engines include oil gallery gasket failure. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2012 Nissan 370Z reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2012 Nissan 370Z?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2012 Nissan 370Z listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.