2004 Nissan 350Z Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 350Z years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Nissan 350Z. That ranks 2nd out of 7 350Z model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (32 complaints, 22%), typically at around 12,274 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 8 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 144owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Nissan 350Z problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 32 | 22% | 12,274 | — | — |
| Tires | 32 | 22% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 18 | 13% | 61,224 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 13% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 16 | 11% | 11,300 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 6% | 28,341 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 6% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 3% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 3% | 2,400 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 2% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 2% | 5,853 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2% | 10,400 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 2% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | 3,021 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 1% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 155 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 100 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 3,021 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Nissan 350Z recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. Recall began on february 27, 2006, for nissan owners, and on march 13, 2006, for infiniti owners. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 350Z was overheating so I took it to Sun Devil Auto in Sun City West. Sam Malone inspected it. He said I needed a new radiator, hoses, gaskets for a price of $1400.00+ .I went to the Firestone dealer in Surprise on Meeker, he told me to go put antifreeze in and check ot out. I did and no…
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan 350Z. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, after stepping away from the vehicle, the contact was alerted by his passenger that there was a fuel leak underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the passenger was alerted by the odor of gasoline. The…
The airbag light came on for no reason, has never come on before. No accidents, fender bender, no bumps. Shop read an error code of B1129. Checked right passenger SRS seat connections as code suggests and reset the light. Light came back on in two days. Shop says airbag may not deploy and can not…
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2004 Nissan 350Z. The contact stated that upon refueling the gas tank, a large amount of gasoline began to leak out from the gas tank and underneath the vehicle. The contact also stated that upon entering the vehicle, a strong fuel odor began to emit from the…
I purchased 4 new tires for my 2004 nissan 350z, they are the falken pro g5 sport a/s tires p225/45r18 on the front. 245/45/r18 on the rear on 2/06/19 the mileage in was 16,292. On 1/15/20 i took the car out and the car was bouncing all over the road, i took it back to discount tires in las vegas…
Other Nissan 350Z years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 350Z | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 350Z | 24 | 1 |
| 2007 350Z | 73 | 1 |
| 2006 350Z | 53 | 0 |
| 2005 350Z | 83 | 0 |
| 2004 | 144 | 1 |
| 2003 350Z | 275 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Nissan 350Z?
Owners most often report suspension, tires, air bags problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 32 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Nissan 350Z?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Nissan 350Z a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 350Z model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.