2005 Nissan 350Z engine problems

Filed Feb 9, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 41,000 miles · CA

While driving at around 40mph, my 2005 nissan 350z (41xxx miles) shut down completely. No power, brakes, steering, anything. I glided to a stop and pulled over as best as I could. Every indicator light came on: check engine, service soon, tire pressure, etc. I was on a flat, busy city street going straight when this happened. Prior to this, I had no indication of a potential problem. No check engine light, etc. I called aaa and after about 20 minutes, decided to see if it would start so I could move to a safer place. It started right up. I've since been able to start and drive but this was extremely dangerous. Had this happened on the freeway, it could have been a catastrophe for me and the drivers around me. It's a very concerning safety issue. I've read it is ongoing with nissans the same age as mine. Some were recalled and repaired but I looked up my VIN and it's not covered. Taking it to a dealer tomorrow but appreciate any help reporting and resolving this issue. Thanks.

Filed May 2, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 49,000 miles · CA

All the crankshaft senors and cam sensors failed with a total lose of power creating and very dangerous situation since I could not steer the car to a safe location. In other words I was very lucky that an accident was not created as a result of this failure. There was no warning and no backup to power the vehicle safely on the city street.

Filed Aug 14, 2012 · Engine · 54,963 miles · CA

My 2005 350z has been having oil consumption issues. This all started after several thousand miles after I had the original engine replaced for the same issue. While driving, after only 3000 miles after a oil change the engine began to knock very loudly. The noise so bad I had to pull over and stop the car and have it towed to my mechanic. Not a nissan dealer. Es technical sports looked into it and notified me that there was no oil in the engine. They place two quarts of oil into the engine and I was able to drive over to gardena nissan in southern ca. From that day I have been dealing with them on this issue. This started in 2010 and I have been doing oil consumption tests since. The variation of the amount of oil used is normal to the point that the engine needs to use the nissan synthetic oil to the point of I have to use tradition motor oil. All the same the car would not last over 3000 mile without the engine knocking because of the lack of oil. The synthetic oil change I was told that I needed to return the car at 7,500 miles for the next oil change. Well I was back at 3,500 without any oil in the engine. The last set of consumption test reveled that after 1000 miles the oils was down 19 mm. The next consumption test after 1000 miles showed the oil was down 29mm. The engine after another 35,000 miles is consuming so much oil that I can not drive it. This is exactly what happened in the first 36,000 miles before I had to have nissan replace the engine. Now I have been waiting for 3 weeks without a car for nissan to inform gardena nissan on what to do with my car. I can't sit and sit with a engine that will blow up if I drive it. I have been searching on the web and this is a issue with the nissan vehicles. The infinity g35 has the same oil consumption issue.

Filed Dec 31, 2011 · Engine, Suspension · CA

I have had 3 recent nissan vehicles that have had serious mechanical issues, 1st 2006 nissan murano (only owner) 2nd 2004 nissan 350z 3rd 2005 nissan 350z which each of these vehicles are over $30,000 and top models of manufacturer. The murano which I had to sell july 2011 due to buying a home and could not deal with the problems that it was having on a regular basis....the 2004 350z I bought off a private seller, it looked good and boy was I wrong the stereo, electrical components, seats, overheating, horrible roar from the rear end, tires, windows failing, need I say more!!!!! Now to the car I am currently not using due to it being in the shop for the past 3+weeks, and finally having to drive with the tech to let him witness the defect as I drove.....this has been a huge headache to go through this with 3 new vehicles from 1 manufacturer, and them not accepting any responsibility for. They advised that my clutch had to be replaced and it was due to normal wear and tear. I don't think so the car has approx 74000 miles I bought with 47198. In march 2011 after numerous visits and calls to dealership they finally replaced the master and slave cylinder at my request because I researched to find many complaints for the same components and troubles . I could go on but I am just [xxx] sick of this crap from nissan and I am ready to blow my top!!!!! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jul 7, 2008 · Engine · 36,000 miles · CA

I own a 2005 nissan 350z with 39,800 miles on it. The warranty expired on the vehicle on november 2007. I have had a total of four crank position sensor failures which cause my vehicle to lose power at highway speeds. This has been very dangerous. I have taken my vehicle to two separate repair facilities twice, and to the nissan dealership twice. The diagnosis has been the same. This means that the sensor has now been replaced four times. I have read that nissan altimas have had a recall for a similar problem in 2003. Since my car was purchased in 2004, I feel that nissan did not adequately address this issue because it has now manifested itself in my 350z.

Filed Mar 29, 2008 · Engine · 36,000 miles · CA

One month past my warranty expiration date my 350z stalled on the freeway. Subsequent diagnostics discovered a crank position sensor malfunction. The sensor was replaced, and the vehicle ran smoothly for another month or so. I am again experiencing a similar malfunction. Both malfunctions occurred at highway speeds of 60-70 MPH. The malfunction resulted in extremely dangerous conditions, as I was forced to coast off the highway. I have read that nissan has previously recalled vehicles due to this type of malfunction.

Filed Feb 14, 2008 · Engine · 30,000 miles · CA

I own a anniversary m/t edition 2005' nissan 350z. I am having a oil consumption issue w/ the vehicle. I ran the car for 3,000 miles and when I brought it in for the next oil change after I bought the car it was down to only, 1/2 of a quart of oil in the engine. There was never any indication of the oil being low in the cockpit. The motor did start making noise so I stopped running it and brought it straight to the shop where they informed me of the 1/2 quart of oil only in the engine. I started a report w/ torrance, ca nissan. They started a oil consumption test. I lost 3/4 of a quart within the first 1000 miles. I have to go back again after the next 1,000 miles. This is not moral. They have a bad product.

Filed Feb 14, 2008 · Engine, Suspension · 26,300 miles · CA

I bought my car new. At 13k miles, the crankshaft position went out and there was a rattle in the rearend. The dealer fixed both problems. But now at 26k miles, the engine is knocking hard and it turned out my engine is burning oil. Btw, the rattle in the rearend is back again. I bought my car for a total of $32,000 and I don't deserve to make a few trips to the dealership for repairs already when I've only had my car for 3 years with under 30k miles only!

Filed Jan 7, 2008 · Engine · 20,000 miles · PA

Nissan 350z burns about a quart of oil every 1,000 miles.

Filed May 4, 2007 · Engine · 10,000 miles · FM

I own a 2005 nissan 350z anniversary edition. It is burning oil at the rate of about 1 quart per thousand miles. Nissan internally is aware of the problem, but won't fix my car. I have been following their protocol and having an oil consumption test conducted, however, the last time I took the car to the dealership, classic nissan in orlando, florida, to continue the test, they sabotaged the results and lied about the findings. Since the previous oil change, I have driven 2,440 miles. The car was virtually out of oil - I base this on checking the dipstick after the car had been sitting for over 10 hours, and oil hardly registering. Prior to taking the car to the dealership, I added 1 quart of oil so the engine wouldn't seize. The dealership said they drained the oil and took over 5 quarts of oil out of the car. Draining the oil is not part of nissan's protocol for an oil consumption test. The dealership acknowledged verbally that the engine is bad. Everytime I take the car in, they write on my receipt that the car is operating within accepted standards. I have requested the test be started again. I told the dealership that from now on, they will conduct the test in my presence to I can verify the results and when the dipstick shows virtually no oil, they will drain what is left in my presence. There are many postings on the internet about this problem. Nissan hasn't issued a tsb, but are aware of the problem. The problem exists on the altima and sentra. The altima's were recalled, according to the tech at the dealership.