2003 Nissan 350Z: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Dec 14, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 45,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan 350z. While the vehicle was idling at a stop light, the clutch was depressed and the contact heard a squeaky noise. The vehicle stalled and took three attempts before it would restart. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch did not recognize the clutch; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2015 · Transmission · 49,500 miles · FL

I purchase this vehicle as second owner with 24,000 miles. After a 2 years of using this vehicle on the weekends, I start hearing the 5th gear grind. I did not paid to much mind because it did it now and them, not every time. 4 years down the road, it did it more often and I knew it was in for transmission problems.. About a week ago my 3rd gear made a vibration and a horrible sound and that was when I knew something really wrong was going on.. Today my car lost 3rd gear, it won't take, after I put the vehicle on 3rd I accelerated and nothing happens. 5th gear still grinds and but still work. It is not my clutch because 1st 2nd 4th and 5th and 6th still very strong pull.. Now I'm driving this car to work, getting money together waiting for the break down or transmission lock... I feel unsafe on the road, but I do have to get to work I have no other choice at the time. I hate mistreating my z this way.... 49,500 miles on the transmission..

Filed Oct 24, 2011 · Transmission · 46,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan 350z. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal grinding when changing to third gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 46,000 and the current mileage was 47,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2010 · Transmission · 51,000 miles · WI

Transmission grind going in and out of 3rd gear. Read all the reviews too late or never would have bought it. Car is dangerous this way and with the hundreds of complaints nissan should be recalling and replacing the transmission.

Filed May 25, 2009 · Transmission · 99,300 miles · TX

I am wondering, why is there not a recall on the 2003 nissan 350z transmission? There has been more than enough complaints on this years transmission. It is very dangerous to drive, because the transmission locks out of gear. I cannot even put it into 1st gear on a dead stop and sometimes while driving it won't even shift into gear. I feel very uncomfortable being on the road and feel for my safety and other drivers on the road. I have done some research on this 2003 nissan 350z year and model; and multiple complaints, and I feel more than enough to get a recall. People just don't know where to go to report this problem. I just stumbled upon this myself. This is the only car I have to drive to work and school, and everytime I get in it, I feel unsafe and ask myself when is it going to lock up on me again? For a $30,000.00 +, I feel nissan owes us the right to have a car that is safe and drivable for many years to come. Please help me, what can I do to help you guys help all the owners of the 2003 350z 's feel that they have a reliable, dependable and especially safe car. Today, I was heading to the store to grocery shop, I could not shift into first or second gear at a light, and had multiple cars behind me. I started to panic, because they were all honking, so I turned off the car. The cars that went around me threw the bird at me and some belittled me with some curse words. It was shameful and embarrassing. So I told myself I had to do something about this, so I called friends for support, and they told me that this was an ongoing problem for the 2003 nissan 350z. The transmission is a big problem. Either grinding going into gear or locking out of gear. So then I ask myself, who do I turn to? And I found you guys after hours of researching. I need your help. We need this years transmission to be recalled, because it is dangerous for us as the driver, and all the other people on the roads. Nissan needs to step up to the plate and fix this problem,they know its there.

Filed Mar 16, 2009 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · FL

Grinding getting into 2nd and 3rd from 3k RPM to 6k RPM. No problem if under 3k RPM but I was under the impression I was purchasing a "sports car". I've had the car for 15k miles bough used with 40k on it but after warranty had expired. I am waiting to save for the cd009 transmission so I can replace with the "upgrade" and do the clutch all at once. Thanks nissan!

Filed Mar 9, 2009 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · CA

Transmission problems-grinding between 3rd and 4th gear sometimes in 5th when clutch fully engaged. Dealership stated to change flywheel and clutch. After about $1300 repairs, grinding still exists and nissan unwilling to replace transmission.

Filed Mar 9, 2009 · Transmission · 38,000 miles · TX

Shifting from 2nd gear - 3rd gear there is always a grind and I've searched on the internet and this needs to be a recall due to all the complaints that have been said on various websites.

Filed Jan 5, 2009 · Tires, Transmission · 35,000 miles · NY

The 3rd gear was grinding then second started to grind too therefore I had the transmission rebuilt at my expense and other transmission problems persist and also have the tire feathering/tire growl issue which I've took the car varies times to the alignment shop.

Filed Dec 11, 2008 · Transmission · PA

Manual transmission makes loud grinding noise when shifting between 2nd gear and 3rd gear.

Filed Aug 8, 2006 · Transmission · 19,000 miles · CA

I have a 2003 nissan 350z and I'm having problems with grinding when I shift into 3rd gear(manual) I have only 20k miles on my stock car no major modifications done. I have taken it to nissan and they tried to duplicate the problem but nothing was found and when they told me to drive it I found my car shifting like butter I was amazed on how smooth it was. After a few days the problem is back like it was temporarily fixed or something because it gradually started getting to where it was before I took it in. Now I don't know if I should take it back or am I stuck. I have done some talking with other "z" owners on a well known message board and over the years hundreds have got their transmission replaced and hundreds haven't depending on dealerships.

Filed Feb 26, 2006 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · MO

When up shifting to 5th gear the transmission will grind at higher RPM's. Also have some issues with the transmission "catching" as shifting in other gears, have to press hard to get it into gear at times.