Nissan 350Z recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 652 owner complaints for the Nissan 350Z (model years 2003–2009). The most reported problem area is suspension (148 complaints), followed by power train (133 complaints). The 2003 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 73 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 53 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 83 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 144 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 275 | 6 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2003 (275), 2004 (144) and 2005 (83). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (5).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Nissan 350Z model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 148 | 5 of 7 | |
| Power train | 133 | 6 of 7 | |
| Tires | 111 | 5 of 7 | |
| Air bags | 87 | 6 of 7 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 74 | 5 of 7 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V521000 | Oct 7, 2008 | Electrical system: software | 2007–2008 | 204,361 |
| 05V555000 | Dec 13, 2005 | Fuel system, gasoline | 2003–2004 | 192,659 |
| 03V455000 | Nov 17, 2003 | Engine and engine cooling | 2003 | 630,000 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 28 complaints and a fire in 6 complaints; 20 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.