2009 Nissan 350Z Problems & Complaints

Better than average88% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 350Z at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2009 Nissan 350Z with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 88% fewer than a typical 350Z model year at the same age, making the 2009 one of the better 350Z years. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (2 complaints, typically around 4,000 miles).

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Most common 2009 Nissan 350Z problems

  • Engine & cooling~4,000 miles
    240%
  • Seats
    120%
  • Wheels & tires~9,000 miles
    120%
  • Steering~10,000 miles
    120%
  • Lights~80,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Nissan 350Z complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Nissan 350Z. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best 350Z years: 2009, 2008, 2006. Years to avoid: 2003, 2004. Compare all years →

2009 Nissan 350Z engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.5L 6-cyl6-speed manualRWD17 / 24 / 20
3.5L 6-cyl5-speed automaticRWD17 / 23 / 19

EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Nissan 350Z a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 350Z rates better than average: 88% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 350Z at the same age. It is one of the best 350Z years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Nissan 350Z?

The engine & cooling — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the seats (1) and wheels & tires (1).

How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan 350Z have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Nissan 350Z. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Nissan 350Z?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009, 2008 and 2006. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2003 and 2004. See the full Nissan 350Z years comparison.

At what mileage do 2009 Nissan 350Z problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 10,000 miles; 75% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.