Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan 350z. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power and took numerous attempts to restart. In addition, the traction control, flip, and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. Numerous unknown dealers and independent mechanics were notified, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.
2003 Nissan 350Z: check engine light
27 of the 275 complaints about the 2003 Nissan 350Z describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 27
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 84,466
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 9 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
- 20071
- 20064
- 20053
- 20043
- 200327
What owners say
My wife was driving the 350z on the highway and slowing down with traffic ahead. The engine stalled all of a sudden. The cars behind could have smashed into her and kill her. Luckily that did not happen. I searched the internet, it looked like there were many cases of 350zs stalling. Internet told me that it was caused by faulty camshaft position sensor, which was exactly what nissan dealer in dublin california replaced. In fact they replaced both camshaft position sensors. Check engine light did not come on when the vehicle stalled as indicated by the dealer. The engine would not start despite many tries. After 10-15 minutes or so, the engine started and the check engine light came on. Some of the 350z was recalled. However dealer indicated that my VIN number is not on the list. I feel the nissan should pay for my $674.44 repair bill as it is very dangerous for a vehicle stalling while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan 350z. The contact stated that the engine light remained illuminated and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 160,000.
In 2005, I bought a 2003 nissan 350z. In early november of 2011, I started having these problems. The engine would die suddenly while driving, the check engine and tcs lights would come on, and the car would run very rough once it did decide to start. I took the car into a nissan service center on 11/08/2011. The mileage according to the service invoice was 83,906. Along with the problems noted above, the service technician added diag p0340 and c1130 stored, loss of engine signal. Replaced camshaft and crankshaft sensors. My cost for the repair: $618.61. My car had not one, but every symptom of a recalled car. The camshaft and crankshaft sensor (very specific repairs) were needed to correct the problem; same as a recalled vehicle. After bringing this to nissan's attention, I was contacted by a regional manager who stated my car was not on the recall list and she could not help me.I hope no other vehicles engines shut off while on the interstate.
I was driving and I braked to make a right turn and the car cut off .the second time I was braking to make a turn and it cut off this time I had to wait a few minutes. The third time I was at a red traffic light and it shut off and the fourth time I was at a traffic light it shut off and all four times the service engine light came on but for some reason on the forth time the service engine light did not go off
My service engine light came on after the car had trouble starting. It finally started, and as I was driving to work, my car shut off while driving on the freeway. This was tremendously dangerous considering I was driving on a busy freeway. I have contacted nissan, and even though my VIN number falls within the cam shaft sensor report range, I was told my specific VIN number is being refused. The check engine code was indeed for a cam shaft sensor. The recall campaign is r3022.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan 350z. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled suddenly. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling), even though it experienced the same defect listed in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 137,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan 350z. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the traction control and check engine lights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 188,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan 350z. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 53,313. *tr updated 7/15/13 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle stalled several times.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan 350z. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the contact was advised that the cam shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan 350z. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced, but the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 111,000.
I just bought a pre-owned nissan 2003 350z in august.. Oct 5 I had car stall on me twice. I drive a truck for a living so after that I went on the road.. When I came back I drove car and it stalled again at about 35 and then it didn't want to start. I got it started and the "service engine light" came on. It stalled 2 more times in motion after that and I brought it to nissan.. They wanted to charge me $689. I then took it to my personal mechanics shop who charged me $375 for the same thing with nissan parts.. I go home and find out that there was a recall #r2022 on the 2003 350z nissan.. It shows under the federal safety agency that this was a safety issue and could result in crash.. When I called nissan on this they told me my VIN doesn't fall under the recall. If this was a safety issued recall then all the 2003 nissan 350z should be under it. I checked online and found lots of other people that had same issues so its a hazard for sure yet nissan is only backing up some of the vins under this safety issued recall... Plz help and tell me what I can do to get my $375 back...
Service bulletins that may apply
- OBD II evap
- Airflowmeter service.
- MIL on with DTC U1000 or U1010 stored in engine control unit
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code U1000 or U1010 stored in engine control unit
- Engine will not crank with outside temperature below 10 f
- On some vehicle's the engine will not start
- Engine won't start, key fob inoperative after body control module (BCM) replacement
- Information on diagnosing noise from the engine area with the air conditioner on
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). Vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign. The replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261 or infiniti at 1‑800‑662‑6200.
Recall number 03V455000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2003 Nissan 350Z check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2003 Nissan 350Z?
27 of 275 owner complaints about the 2003 Nissan 350Z (10%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Nissan 350Z?
There is 1 recall and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Nissan 350Z
Stalling 29Grinding brakes 17Pulling 12Loss of power 10Tire blowout 7Power windows 6Transmission failure 6Premature wear 5
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