Nissan 350Z years to avoid
More than twice the 350Z's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Nissan 350Z years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Nissan 350Z complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Nissan 350Z problems
All model years combined.
- Suspension148
- Transmission133
- Engine115
- Tires112
- Airbags87
- Fuel system38
- Wheels33
- Electrical23
- Visibility17
- Brakes16
- Body14
- Seats8
Most reported problems on the Nissan 350Z
Stalling 45Check engine light 38Grinding brakes 30Loss of power 17Pulling 15
Nissan 350Z problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 95 | 5 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | 90 | 24 | Transmission | 36,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 75 | 73 | Transmission | 26,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 71 | 53 | Engine | 26,000 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2005 | 66 | 83 | Airbags | 36,000 | 0 | 9 | |
| 2004 | 50 | 144 | Suspension | 16,361 | 1 | 6 | |
| 2003 | 27 | 275 | Suspension | 12,434 | 2 | 6 | Avoid |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Nissan 350Z
What years of the Nissan 350Z should you avoid?
2003. It has more than twice the Nissan 350Z's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2003 alone has 275, mostly about suspension and tires.
What is the best year for a used Nissan 350Z?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Nissan 350Z?
Suspension, with 148 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (133) and engine (115).
How many recalls does the Nissan 350Z have?
3 recalls between 2003 and 2009. The 2003 model year has the most, with 2.
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