Nissan 350Z Problems by Year

We compared every Nissan 350Z model year from 2003–2009 using 657 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2003 and 2004, which drew far more complaints than other 350Z years at the same age. The best years are 2009, 2008 and 2006.

7model years
657complaints
3recalls
2003, 2004worst years
2009, 2008best years

Complaints by model year

2003200420052006200720082009275144835373245
Owner complaints per model year, Nissan 350Z. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20095−88%—EngineGood
200824−60%1TransmissionGood
2007731.2×1TransmissionAverage
200653−28%—EngineAverage
200583typical—AirbagAverage
20041442.5×1Wheel & TireAvoid
20032754.6×2SuspensionAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median 350Z year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Nissan 350Z problems

Latest Nissan 350Z recalls

Electrical system › Software

NHTSA recall 08V-521 · Oct 7, 2008 · 204,361 vehicles

Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and Infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units.

Remedy: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed.

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA recall 05V-555 · Dec 13, 2005 · 192,659 vehicles

On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose May crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.

Remedy: 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.

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA recall 03V-455 · Nov 17, 2003 · 630,000 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor May have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s).

All 3 Nissan 350Z recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Nissan 350Z should you avoid?

2003 and 2004 — these years have the most complaints relative to other 350Z years at the same age, led by suspension problems in the 2003.

What is the best year for the Nissan 350Z?

2009 has the fewest complaints compared with other 350Z years at the same age, followed by 2008 and 2006. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Nissan 350Z problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the suspension (148), wheels & tires (144) and transmission & drivetrain (133). Suspension complaints peak in the 2003 model year.

How many recalls has the Nissan 350Z had?

3 recalls across 2003–2009. The model year with the most is 2003. See all Nissan 350Z recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.