2005 Nissan 350Z Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 350Z years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Nissan 350Z. That ranks 3rd out of 7 350Z model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (32 complaints, 39%), typically at around 49,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 83owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 32 | 39% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 19% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 11% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 6% | 52,100 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 6% | 48,300 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 5% | 16,023 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 5% | 27,250 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 5% | 20,495 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 4% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 4% | 26,250 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 4% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 60,580 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 14,690 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Nissan 350Z recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Wheel separation due to spoke fracture (EA07005) — opened Apr 3, 2007, closed Aug 4, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2005 nissan 350z passenger air bag warning light flashing,dealer preformed diagnostic test and reset.warning light returns after 25 miles.returned to dealership estimated cost of $350.00 to repair with no guarantee of cost to repair,purchased a actron code reader and preformed diagnostics test and…
While driving at around 40mph, my 2005 nissan 350z (41xxx miles) shut down completely. No power, brakes, steering, anything. I glided to a stop and pulled over as best as i could. Every indicator light came on: check engine, service soon, tire pressure, etc. I was on a flat, busy city street going…
At 45,000 miles the air bag light came on. Dealers wants an arm, a leg, and half of the other leg to fix. This is a common problem and there is not a recall yet. Dealer says they can start replacing parts but that may not fix the problem. Verbal estimate could be around $3,200 to start! Care is…
Air bag lights have been flashing for 3 years whether parked or in motion, dealership says $1500 to diagnose but believes bags are not functioning and advises to "drive safely" if i decide not to repair. Not on recall list which is unreal this is a safety issues as bags will not go off if in a…
Clutch sticking to floor have to place foot under clutch to pop back in place so i can continue to use clutch. Also, slip light comes on since nissan of bowie, md rotated my tires, in the 13 yrs i have owned no mechanic has ever done and i question it at nissan of bowie, md.
Other Nissan 350Z years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 350Z | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 350Z | 24 | 1 |
| 2007 350Z | 73 | 1 |
| 2006 350Z | 53 | 0 |
| 2005 | 83 | 0 |
| 2004 350Z | 144 | 1 |
| 2003 350Z | 275 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan 350Z?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 32 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Nissan 350Z?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.