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2023 Nissan Z

Limited data: few reports on file, read the verdict loosely

Too few owner complaints are on file to affirm this car. Treat it as unproven, not endorsed, and lean hard on a professional pre-purchase inspection.

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2 owner complaints · 2 recalls · data verified July 11, 2026 · source: NHTSA

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What the record shows so far

Only 2 owner complaints on file for this exact model year, too few to judge long-term reliability. Treat this as unproven, not endorsed, and lean on a professional inspection.

The math, shown

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Complaint volume (40%)100
Severity (30%)100
Recall load (20%)84
Trend (10%)60

The road ahead

What breaks on a 2023 Nissan Z, plotted where owners report it happening.

Fuel system

50%

1 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years

Fuel smell in garage. Shop confirmed fuel system leak in engine compartment.

Electrical system

50%

1 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Z. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, upon coming to an abrupt stop, the hood suddenly popped op…

Body & structure

50%

1 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Z. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, upon coming to an abrupt stop, the hood suddenly popped op…

Recalls (2)

Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.

Structure · 24V798000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Nissan Z vehicles. The connectors for the right-side pedestrian detection sensors may be reversed in the front bumper harness, which can prevent the pop-up engine hood from activating as intended.

Risk: A pop-up engine hood that does not activate in a pedestrian crash can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front bumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24B6.

Structure · 23V725000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Nissan Z vehicles. The fasteners in the left-side front bumper reinforcement clip may loosen, which can prevent the pop-up engine hood from activating.

Risk: A pop-up engine hood that does not activate and raise the rear end of the hood in a frontal pedestrian crash, can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C8.

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The fine print: this verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the 2023 Nissan Z as a model, not for any individual car. A well-maintained example of an “Avoid” can outlast a neglected “Buy”. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.