2003 Nissan 350Z: complete transmission failure

Filed Dec 9, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 36,000 miles · DE

I own a 350z bought brand new in 2003. I was one of the 1st in baltimore for I did not see another z for six months. I have had a new transmission put in at 36k due to a failing 3rd gear synco and now at 80k the 5th. I am about to put in my 5th window motor in. Nissan does not care about us so don't even waste your time with 1800nissan1. They should feel privileged that we allow japanese to sell cars here in the us and should be penalized when they fail. I will never ever buy a nissan again and I go as far as getting my nissan's oil changed at toyota so I do not promote nissan any further. Quite a lemon. Tacoma has 90k and only oil changes.

Filed Apr 28, 2010 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan 350z. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in third gear, he experienced manual transmission failure. It only failed when the vehicle was shifted into third gear or when shifted down to second gear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The current mileage was approximately 80,000.

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 4, 2005 · Suspension, Tires · 7,000 miles · TX

Ongoing alignment / tire feathering issues with nissan 350z I have had my tires swapped side to side several time + replacement tires and many alignments. The 350z will not stay in alignment and eats front tires every 7000-12000 miles. It wears the insides of the tires to the point of replacement with over 80% tread on the rest of the tire. They are now not performing alignments on my car even though their tsbs state that they will and will replace tires up to 30,000 miles. They stopped doing alignments and tire rotations/replacement before 20k miles in my situation. The stock tires are up to $400 a piece, so this is unacceptable. The dealers want $80 for an alignment every 4-6 months + tire purchase. This is a known issue and nissan refuses to issue a real recall, even though every 03 350z has this issue. It was blamed originally on the suspension being stressed during shipment from japan. I have also had dual rear axle replacement, transmission replacement, clutch assmbly replacement, just to name a few. The vehicle become very unstable with the front alignment issue. There are also issues with the rear alignment. It is out of spec everytime it was checked.

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Steering, Tires · NY

Various things gone wrong with this car: -rack and pinion / steering pump failed at 4000 miles. Car refused to steer when at idle. Very dangerous. Replaced under warranty after 2 weeks. -two transmission replacements. Second transmission replacement requires new flywheel, clutch disc, and pressure plate. Both under warranty. -uneven tire wear. Dealer told me that I'm a "young speed racer" and that I need to "slow down". Denied my appeal for new tires, I bought new, wider rims and tires, alignment, and problem went away. Tire sizes are 245/40/18 and 275/40/18. Bridgestone potenza s03. No feathering after 11000 miles. Unfortunately, this car is not very safe... And nissan service / customer service is very uncourteous and rude in their approach to the situation at hand.

Filed May 12, 2003 · Transmission · TX

While driving, the transmission failed.