The contact owns a 2006 Nissan 350Z. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH the vehicle became hot, started smoking and it stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle was steered to the side of the road where the hood was lifted. The contact stated that she then observed condensation under the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the head gasket and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
The worst 2006 Nissan 350Z problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine18
- Airbags14
- Wheels14
- Transmission6
- Tires4
- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Nissan 350Z
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Wheel separation due to spoke fracture
All of the wheel separation incidents identified in ea07-005 have involved wheels subjected to aftermarket chroming in california.metallurgical analysis of aftermarket chromed wheels obtained from incident vehicles showed significant changes in material properties that can increase the chance of structural failure.nissan has issued several communications to dealers, both before and after odi's investigation began with pe06-050, warning against the practice of chroming wheels.nissan has advised odi that it will be sending another communication this year that repeats the warnings against aftermarket chroming. No defect has been identified in the original equipment nissan wheels.there have been no wheel separation incidents involving those wheels and they passed the sae radial fatigue, cornering and side impact tests conducted by vrtc.while there have been a few complaints, warranty claims and survey responses indicating cracks in original equipment wheels, they are few in number, often exhibit evidence of impact damage and may sometimes involve cracks in different locations of the wheel.at this time, in view of the limited incidence of the cracks and the fact that the cracks do not appear to have progressed, further use of agency resources on this investigation does not appear to be warranted.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information pertaining to the wheels on the subject vehicles and will take further action if warranted.see document file for more information about this closing resume.
EA07005
Wheel failure
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe06-050 based on two consumer complaints alleging incidents of wheel separation while driving due to spoke fracture.one of the incidents resulted in a crash and serious injury when the separated wheel struck a california highway patrol officer on a motorcycle on the opposite side of the freeway. During pe06-050, odi determined that both incidents of wheel separation involved nissan wheels that were subjected to an aftermarket re-chroming process.both incidents occurred in southern california.information provided by nissan showed that problems with re-chromed wheels were concentrated almost exclusively in california.nissan has issued dealer bulletins, most recently in august 2006, warning against re-chroming wheels because the process may damage wheels.nissan also submitted complaints and warranty claims concerning cracked spokes in original equipment nissan alloy wheels.these claims and complaints were not concentrated in any particular geographic region, but were few in number.according to nissan, most oe alloy wheels with cracked spokes can be attributed to impact damage. This investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea07-005) to further assess the causes of spoke cracking in original equipment nissan wheels and in wheels subjected to re-chroming and to assess the risk of additional wheel separations in the subject vehicles.
PE06050
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Nissan 350Z 66
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
2006 Nissan 350Z fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | RWD | 16-17 | 23 | 19 |
What 2006 Nissan 350Z owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tire size 265/35ZR19 driving down highway at 55 mph when tire blew out. I was able to lucklily get the shoulder and it looked like my tire was cut open with a can opener on the sidewall. The tpms sensor was working fine and they were never plugged and had plenty of tread. I sent pictures of the damage to continental that just replies they’re not warranted. If you google continental blow outs you will see tires and even recalls that look just like mine. I definitely could of been killed or killed someone else if the blowout occurred on a busy highway because I lost control
My 2006 350z is doing exactly what is stated below from your website. I purchase my car in 2012 and was not aware that this was a problem as I had been driving automatics. June 24, 2011 the federal safety agency campaign number: 11e024000 service equipment/clutch kit assemblies an oversized clutch disc could cause the vehicle to move unintentionally on the initial start-up, if the driver does not follow the installation instructions and fails to use the service brakes while the hand brake is not applied. Unintentional movement of the vehicle could result in a crash or possible injury to persons outside the vehicle.
The airbag sensor failed and the light is flashing. The tire pressure sensor failed and the light is on.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan 350Z. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the accelerator and brake pedals became unresponsive while depressed. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle and the vehicle regained functionality. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan 350z. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the pearson nissan dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the air bag modules. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The failure recurred and was repaired twice a year for the past seven years. The manufacturer was notified, but did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 45,532.
Airbag is flashing on when car is run
Issue with cam shaft sensor failure. Replaced bank 2 and now bank 1. This is a known issue according to all of the people complaining. This was part of a recall for 2003 models, but not for 2006 models. Car has 121,000 miles and runs smooth, except for the cam shaft sensor failures. It is becoming dangerous, because it is killing the engine when it trips and having that happen at 70mph on the interstate is a concern for injury.
The door mechanism both inside and outside has failed, I cannot enter or exit the vehicle from the drivers side. This poses a great safety hazard in the event of an accident.
Passenger side airbag indicator light stays light anytime the engine is running.
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Questions about the 2006 Nissan 350Z
Is the 2006 Nissan 350Z reliable?
Owners have filed 53 complaints about the 2006 Nissan 350Z, fewer than a typical 350Z model year.
What is the 2006 Nissan 350Z year score?
The 2006 Nissan 350Z scores 71 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan 350Z: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Nissan 350Z?
Engine and cooling, with 18 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles. Next is airbags (14).
How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan 350Z have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Nissan 350Z have bad engine?
The Nissan 350Z model years with the most engine complaints are 2003 (60 complaints), 2005 (19 complaints) and 2006 (18 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2006 Nissan 350Z get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Nissan 350Z range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 16-17 city and 23 highway.
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