Nissan 350Z Problems by Year
NHTSA has 657 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Nissan 350Z, across 7 model years (2003–2009). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (275). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
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Nissan 350Z years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 350Z year: 2003, 2004. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 350Z: 275 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2004 350Z: 144 complaints, 1 recall
- 2005 350Z: 83 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2009 350Z: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2008 350Z: 24 complaints, 1 recall
- 2006 350Z: 53 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Nissan 350Z problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension problems | 148 | 5 | 2 |
| Power Train problems | 133 | 6 | 1 |
| Tires problems | 112 | 6 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 87 | 6 | 19 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 76 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 40 | 6 | 1 |
| Wheels | 33 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 24 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 5 | 2 |
| Visibility | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 14 | 3 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Seats | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Equipment | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Nissan 350Z problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2003: suspension (110) · tires (71)
All Nissan 350Z model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 350Z | 5 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2008 350Z | 24 | 1 | — | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2007 350Z | 73 | 1 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2006 350Z | 53 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2005 350Z | 83 | 0 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2004 350Z | 144 | 1 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 350Z | 275 | 2 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan 350Z years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2003 (275), 2004 (144) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 350Z year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Nissan 350Z?
Suspension, with 148 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Nissan 350Z have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.