2006 Nissan 350Z Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 350Z years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Nissan 350Z. That ranks 5th out of 7 350Z model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (14 complaints, 26%), typically at around 41,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 53owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 | 14 | 26% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 26% | 18,592 | — | — |
| Wheels | 14 | 26% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 11% | 22,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 8% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 8% | 9,900 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 4% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | 10,285 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 9,900 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 83,300 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 9,900 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 57,852 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 87,056 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Nissan 350Z recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 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.
- Wheel failure (PE06050) — opened Nov 9, 2006, closed Apr 9, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan 350Z. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH the vehicle became hot, started smoking and it stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle was steered to the side of the road where the hood was lifted. The contact stated that she then observed…
Tire size 265/35ZR19 driving down highway at 55 mph when tire blew out. I was able to lucklily get the shoulder and it looked like my tire was cut open with a can opener on the sidewall. The tpms sensor was working fine and they were never plugged and had plenty of tread. I sent pictures of the…
MY 2006 350Z IS DOING EXACTLY WHAT IS STATED BELOW FROM YOUR WEBSITE. I PURCHASE MY CAR IN 2012 AND WAS NOT AWARE THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM AS I HAD BEEN DRIVING AUTOMATICS. June 24, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11E024000 SERVICE EQUIPMENT/CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES AN OVERSIZED CLUTCH DISC COULD CAUSE THE…
The airbag sensor failed and the light is flashing. The tire pressure sensor failed and the light is on.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan 350Z. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the accelerator and brake pedals became unresponsive while depressed. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle and the vehicle regained functionality. The contact stated that the check…
Other Nissan 350Z years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 350Z | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 350Z | 24 | 1 |
| 2007 350Z | 73 | 1 |
| 2006 | 53 | 0 |
| 2005 350Z | 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 2006 Nissan 350Z?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, wheels problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Nissan 350Z?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.