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2008 Nissan 350Z repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (11%)
Chart based on 27 repairs.
2008 Nissan 350Z repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Nissan 350Z
Engine not specified
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200915000 mi | Throttle body bank replaced for the second time | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Washington, United States Aug 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Sep 201044000 miUS $200 | Driver side window stopped working. Motor was covered in carbon dust prohibiting the motor from functioning correctly. Ordered new motor online and installed it. | ||
2008 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Maine, United States May 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Apr 201323000 miUS $100 | Transmission is grinding going into second gear when not completely warmed up. Dealer claims they could not reproduce problem and recommended changing transmission fluid, which made no difference. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States May 2009 - May 2012 | |||
| Apr 201032000 mi | air conditioning not working - no air coming thru vents, only warm air coming out below dash | ||
| May 201033000 mi | Windows started making noise once window was in down position, window also stayed down, unable to raise the window to closed position. window problem turned out to be faulty window motors. Originally diagnosed as regulator problem but not the case. Motors replaced and problem solved. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jun 201022000 mi | The passenger power window wouldn't close properly - bad motor. | ||
| Jul 201128550 mi | Dealer replaced "Mass Airflow Sensor" This was covered under a Nissan extended warranty as the car is over 36 months old. Dealer replaced "Mass Airflow Sensor" This was covered under a Nissan extended warranty as the car is over 36 months old. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201022000 mi | TPMS light will sometimes blink, indicating issue with tire sensor. Dealership couldn't pull error code so it didn't fall under warranty repair to reset the system | ||
| Apr 201023200 mi | Intermittent RPM-dependent ticking sound coming from deep inside the console. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Alabama, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jul 201125000 mi | new spring for the rear deck, could not open it | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Quebec, Canada May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200912400 mi | |||
| Nissan 350Z in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jul 201669840 miC $800 | Replaced cAts | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Nov 201128000 miUS $980 | After 3 trips to Nissan dealer they could not repair my front tire wear problem. I finally gave up and purchased an after market suspension and had it insatalled at another shop. I found out this has been a common problem with Nissan Z cars | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Alabama, United States Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015US $2500 | Slave Cylinder and Master Cylinder Failure, both replaced, and replaced Clutch and Flywheel while transmission was open. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2014 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 201428000 mi | Trunk/hatch wouldnt stay open, had to replace the shocks. Luckily it was covered under warranty. Ive read this is a common problem in 350Z's | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Feb 201571000 mi | Replaced a single O2 sensor that was faulty to pass smog. | ||
| Apr 201690300 miUS $1300 | CSC Failure, replaced with Z1 CSC Elimination Kit, recall | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 201575000 miUS $50 | Leaking head gaskets replaced, and leaking exhaust manifold gasket replaced. | ||
| Nov 201576400 miUS $125 | Tech determined that there were broken spot welds within the body structure. Non warranty correction would cost between $900-$2000. Chose not to spend the money to correct it. | ||
| Feb 201679000 mi | Right bank catalytic converter failed. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201680000 mi | Left bank catalytic converter failed. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201882000 miUS $45 | What was diagnosed as a possible broken body weld turned out to be a stripped upper rear shock mount bolt that is attached to the top of the rear shock tower. It had apparently been stripped during diagnostic work and lead to a rattling over bumps as the top of the shock was not tight against the tower. After I diagnosed this, I replaced the top shock bushings for good measure, repaired the stripped stud and my rattle when going over bumps that had plagued me for 7 years and trips to the dealer and body shops for a fix has now been corrected. | ||
2008 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States May 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 200926000 mi | The electronic "latch" to open the rear hatch had come loose in its fitting and was rattling and loose when activated. Dealer said 4 of the 5 nuts holding the switch in place were missing and 5th was loose. Replaced nuts and re-assembled rear end. Right rear wheel squeals at low speeds when the weather is cold and the car has been sitting outside for 4+ hours. Shop could not replicate. Sounds like a bearing squeal v a brake squeal. 18K miles, all highway (commuter car) | ||
2008 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Maryland, United States Nov 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 2017128000 miUS $250 | Battery needed to be replaced. | ||
2007 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 |
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2017 | |||
| May 201542000 miUS $1200 | A/C suddenly stopped cooling; determined to be due to bad/leaking condenser Rattling rear suspension shock mounts; both mounts and all rubber bushings replaced | ||
| Dec 201647000 miUS $1750 | Defective tire pressure sensor needed replacement Driver side blinker flashing rapidly even though all lights were working correctly; owner thought it was defective control module; mechanic determined it to be a single faulty light triggering code. Clutch feeling very touchy and releasing at top of clutch release. Had mechanic inspect for visible wear and issues Mechanic discovered pinhole leak in hose | ||
| Nissan 350Z in New Caledonia Nov 2010 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 20108060 mi | clutch changed because of a noise it was making | ||
| Feb 201740920 mi | clutch master cylinder | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Dec 200810000 mi | During my wheel cupping issue the deal scratched one of my wheels, they fixed the scratch. | ||
| Apr 201022000 mi | Clutch pedal tends to pop/click at the top of its travel. Problem returned half way home. | ||
| Sep 201026000 mi | Continued alignment issues with tire feathering | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201339000 mi | Cable/Sensor loose. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200918000 mi | Recall of slave. Cylinder for manual transmission. | ||
| Mar 200918000 mi | Drivers side window would not roll down. Window motor had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 200923000 mi | Driver side map light switch went out. Part was replaced and map light now works without issue. Before it was fixed map light would not work at all secondary to bad switch. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Ontario, Canada Aug 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 20086820 mi | Passenger side dash removed to fix dash rattles. Done myself. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Washington, United States Jun 2008 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Apr 20082000 mi | Rear wiper bolt cover missing - Replaced under warranty. Fuel Filler door warped - Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Nevada, United States Feb 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Feb 201445000 mi | Connection to passenger seat was loose. The shop reconnected the connector. Window motor making a clunking sound when the window was rolled down. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States Jul 2014 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Aug 201428700 miUS $68 | Dr side window not always reliable on closing. replaced motor and all's well | ||
| Apr 201533000 miUS $155 | Replaced original battery | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Rhode Island, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Dec 200823000 mi | Hatch was squeaking and falling down when opened. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States Nov 2008 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Feb 201852000 miUS $1500 | They said the clutch and master cylinder needed to be replaced because car wouldn't go into gear | ||
2007 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Iowa, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201578000 miUS $200 | Rear differential bushing leaking, replaced with whiteline bushing | ||
| Jun 201787000 miUS $200 | Replaced oil gallery gaskets due to falure causing low oil pressure | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Apr 201340300 miUS $20 | Replaced anti seize where axle meets hub so as to prevent loud clicking noise. | ||
2007 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201335300 miUS $350 | To my surprise the silicone filled bushing in the trans-axle was shot. Leaked oil and had to be changed. Nissan wanted to change the entire sub-frame!! Had to buy an aftermarket part and have a shop do it. Ridiculous at this mileage. | ||
| Oct 201338200 miUS $185 | Window motor failed. Needed to clean grease in motor, gunks up brushes Window motor replaced | ||
| May 201440600 miUS $285 | Passenger window motor died. | ||
| Jan 201858000 miUS $29 | Oil pressure sensor | ||
| May 201962000 miUS $199 | Replace 3rd brake light...ridiculous cost...have to buy the entire unit! Rebuild 5 bow motor on convertible top | ||
| Jan 202273000 miUS $830 | Replaced convertible top Replaced alternator | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Missouri, United States Nov 2008 - Apr 2016 | |||
| May 200913000 mi | Window rattle. Replaced window regulator. | ||
2006.5 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Puerto Rico Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 201028567 mi | Replaced radiator fan | ||
| Mar 201029550 mi | Replaced CD player | ||
| Apr 201029897 mi | Replaced front lid, since they scratched it taking the CD player out to be replaced | ||
| Aug 201037195 mi | New diferrential installed, since it broke a pinion. New differential installed, since it broke a pinion | ||
2006.5 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Mar 201518000 mi | Air bag sensor needed. Paid for before order. Unavailable in US No information about when or if part would be made. Nissan North America totally unhelpful. Stonewall throughout weekly contacts for 3 months. Got $ back not repaired | ||
| Oct 201521000 mi | Seat belt sensor unavailable in US with no idea of when or if it would ever be made. Total stonewall with Nissan NA. Meanwhile, dealer had over $3000 the amount that I had to pay to order this part knowing it was not made | ||
2006 Nissan 350Z
Engine not specified
| Nissan 350Z in Arizona, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 201621000 miUS $10 | Convertible top would not store in boot. Stopped about 5 inches short of stowage. | ||
2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Ontario, Canada Dec 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 2013112800 mi | Replaced fan shroud, Missed during accident repair Replaced serpentine belts | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 201257500 mi | Replaced failing clutch master cylinder Trunk latch failed. Trunk lid could not be closed | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Arizona, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201395000 miUS $40 | Overheating changed out broken thermostat. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Hawaii, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 201038000 mi | Engine consuming oil more than 1 quart between oil changes. Common issue with '06 models. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in New Jersey, United States Jul 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Sep 201042000 mi | 6th gear syncro was going bad. Nissan replaced this under warranty without problem. I try not to drive my car too hard. It shows because the clutch was still in excellent condition but 6th gear decided to let go. New trans is very smooth. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Washington, United States Nov 2008 - Nov 2009 | |||
| Dec 200818000 mi | TPMS not responding. Dealer "reset" the sensor. All sensors report tire pressure fine now. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jul 201260000 miUS $90 | Exterior door handle broke. Both the mechanism inside the door handle broke apart as well as the exterior housing part of the handle. It is all plastic and a bit weak. Was moderately easy to fix. Nissan dealer tried to hustle me on price. Door grab is painted with a soft touch latex material. It is very weak and scratches of easily. Entirely cosmetic but looks bad. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Feb 201488000 miUS $150 | Tire peessure sensor | ||
| Dec 201598000 miUS $300 | TPMS sensor | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Michigan, United States Dec 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| May 201778000 miUS $600 | New rear tires after 35000 miles. New rear pads , not rotors as garaged winters. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Singapore Jun 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jun 201470060 mi$2000 | The front end of the car would knock severely whenever the car went over a hump. The car was also handling quite poorly. Once the front shocks were replaced together the front suspension link, things improved drastically. | ||
| Oct 201471500 mi$400 | Car ride was bouncy. Replaced the rear shocks using OEM parts. Also, driver door handle broke off. Had to ship one from Japan through my friend. Dealer said it would take 3 months by ship and 3 weeks by air. I didn't waste anytime with them. | ||
| Nov 201471700 mi | Engine light on, replaced one sensor. Engine warn light came on again. Two sensors were replaced. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States - Jun 2008 | |||
| Jun 200859000 mi | Warranty replacement of entire engine due to oil consumption- TSB issues by Nissan re: "Revup Engine oil consumption" | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Nevada, United States Feb 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Sep 200946000 mi | Have had the excessive oil consumption issue since new. Finally after numerous tests the dealer admitted and replaced full engine assembly under warranty per TSB. | ||
2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Nov 2008 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Feb 200911000 mi | Weather strip on the top of the rear window was coming unclipped. Repaired by dealer Transmission replaced due to synchro failing causing grinding and hanging up going into 5th gear | ||
| Dec 200916000 mi | Grinding when downshifting from 6th to 5th. Dealer replicated the problem. Another transmission ordered. Tachometer quit working for approx. 5 minutes. Has been working fine since. Dealer unable to replicate problem Transmission replaced for the second time. Grinding when shifting 6th to 5th. | ||
2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Arizona, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201490000 miUS $300 | replace pressure sensor in tire | ||
| Jun 2018114000 miUS $200 | Replaced oil sensor connected to oil pressure gauge | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States May 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jul 201059000 mi | valve cover gasket leaking oil. | ||
| Jun 201170000 miUS $1000 | Radiator was clogged and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States - Nov 2006 | |||
| Jan 2006602 mi | Reset Driver side window switch to correct problem with window dropping after going all the way up. | ||
| Nov 200610148 mi | Replace Driver side window motor to correct problem with window dropping after going all the way up. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201594000 miUS $1000 | Rear shock was replaced | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018162000 miUS $1200 | a/c compressor broken, replaced compressor, condensor, refrigerant | ||
2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Maryland, United States Nov 2008 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Oct 200825500 mi | Replace window motors. Both stopped automatically dropping when door was openned. | ||
| Nov 200826000 mi | Passenger side rear speaker stopped functioning. | ||
| Jan 200927100 mi | Convertible top started to wear through where it folds up. Dealer has replaced the top free. While replacing the top they discovered the frame spot welds were bad too and replaced the entire frame as well. | ||
| Apr 200929000 miUS $400 | Had the door window adjusted and the 30000 mile maintenance done. They changed the oil, coolant inspected everything. | ||
| Nov 201037000 mi | Convert top tearing for the second time. Top replaced a year and a half ago but no longer under warrentee. Dealer wanted to charge me to replace. I took car to carmax. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in North Carolina, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 201246000 miUS $400 | Car overheated. First replaced the thermostat (not the problem). Fan motors replaced by Nissan under extended warranty. Had to order fan motors. Supplied loaner car at no charge. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Oct 201563840 miC $700 | Convertible top ripped. Required replacement, other than rip, top in great shape | ||
| Mar 201877500 miC $100 | Replaced master and slave cylinder for clutch. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Nevada, United States Sep 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201520000 mi | The hydraulic failure was noted on my vacation return in spring 2015 when the clutch pedal would not return and the car was towed for repair. | ||
| Jul 201520200 miUS $900 | Convertible top would not fold down. | ||
| Apr 201724000 miUS $1400 | Replace clutch. 350Z was 'stored' for extended time; no return on clutch hydraulics, fixed but left without full pressure plate action, slipping caused excessive wear. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Oct 201054000 miUS $75 | The convertible top developed a 6 inch tear on the driver's side just above the rear corner of the window at the seam. Taken to a body shop who applied a nice patch that is holding up well. | ||
| Jan 201157100 mi | Purchased this a certified used vehicle in Aug 2010. At about 3200 miles since purchase the change oil and filter alarm came on. Dipstick dry. Seems to be symptomatic of excessive oil consumption. Dealer will re-eval in 1000 mi. | ||
| Mar 201156000 miUS $2000 | Car found to have significant oil consumption per TSB NTB07-088D. Short block engine replaced without fuss by dealer under original powertrain warranty @ 56000 miles. Convertible top developed one spontaneous tear in 6/10, patched. In 2/11 noted another spontaneous tear, opted to replace the top with a stayfast cloth top, 3rd party, vs manufacturer vinyl. Love it so far. | ||
2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Colorado, United States Jan 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Feb 201448300 mi | Burning smell noticed during driving, turned out to be oil being burned by the engine. The oil was leaking through a defective valve cover. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in North Carolina, United States Dec 2008 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jan 200942000 mi | The fuel door button (lower left dash) wouldn't release the fuel door. The ENTIRE dash had to be removed to replace a relay?-There is no manual release, such as in the trunk as there is on GM products. | ||
| Nov 2013144100 miUS $366 | One Motor for the top | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| May 201038000 mi | Overheating. Cooling fans not working. | ||
| Nov 2015122900 mi | Drivers door will not open from outside Convertible top will not retract | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States May 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 202184000 miUS $1700 | New compressor and other parts | ||
2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Massachusetts, United States May 2011 - May 2019 | |||
| Sep 201166000 miUS $500 | replaced brake pads, machined rotors, repaired emergency brake | ||
| Jun 201473000 miUS $150 | replaced driver side window motor | ||
| Jun 201677000 miUS $425 | Engine cooling fan not working. Cooling fan assembly has been replaced. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Washington, United States Sep 2008 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Oct 200849000 miUS $850 | Repair driver's seat mounting points. | ||
| Jul 2015116800 miUS $1400 | Replace seat frame parts due to excessive wear caused by motorsports activities. | ||
2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States Sep 2012 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Aug 201395000 miUS $200 | Clutch master and slave cylinder replaced | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Ireland May 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 200948360 mi | replacement bottom drag link | ||
| Mar 201068200 mi | Electric window motor replaced | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States Jun 2006 - Dec 2008 | |||
| Jan 20066500 miUS $67 | Replace floor mats - driver's side mat worn under accelerator. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Feb 201134000 mi | replaced both rear hub bearings due to premature wear. | ||
| Jun 201135200 miUS $100 | Rear right hub bearing went out shortly after installing a wheel spacer to provide a clearance between the wheel and aftermarket caliper(akebono bbk). The new bearing only lasted three months before went bad again. | ||
| Jul 201240000 miUS $90 | Clutch fluid flushing. Clutch pedal gets soft and won't return all the way up when engine is hot, after driving for a while. It worked for 2 weeks before went back to soft again. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States May 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201520000 miUS $20 | Rear hatch struts replaced | ||
| Apr 201620000 miUS $110 | Passenger side window switch | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Indiana, United States - Jan 2008 | |||
| Aug 200729000 mi | Rear Axle grinding noise repaired under TSB. | ||
| Sep 200730000 miUS $1000 | Clutch Replaced outside of warranty | ||
| Jan 200833000 mi | Transmission replaced under warranty. 5th gear grinded. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201737000 mi | exterior door handle failure. using key or fob to open. | ||
| Sep 201737500 miUS $80 | fan belt remove and replace | ||
| Oct 201737000 mi | overheated on hot day, ac on, expelled coolant. added coolant, no hot days recently. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 200830000 mi | warranty replacement of clicking axle bolts and assy's, replacement of headlamps due to cracking...replacement of windshield...discovery of repaint front end and dealer who lied about unhit car...still having clutch and tranny issues dealer says dont exis | ||
2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jan 201064000 miUS $600 | The camshaft position sensor died while I was driving on the highway. The car shut off after all the CEL's flashed. The car then had to be driven in limp mode until it was repaired. | ||
| Aug 2013103000 miUS $120 | There was ana exhaust leak at the weld connecting the exhaust pipe to the muffler. I purchased a catback system online and had it installed. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 2012141000 miUS $350 | Left side trunk gasket had rust under the gasket spreading down towards the tail light housing. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Virginia, United States Jul 2008 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Jun 200939000 miUS $50 | Rear axle was making a clicking noise. The axle nuts needed to be tightend. After tightening the nuts the clicking noise went away. My shop billed me $50 to thighten them. | ||
| Jul 201166000 miUS $1000 | Struts and shocks were leaking hydraulic fluid and the back two had lost all preassure. All 4 had to be replaced, $1000. Another $300 to do the 60K service. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 2016122300 miUS $1000 | Taillights had to be rewired, which caused the starter to burn out. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Colorado, United States Jan 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Mar 201670000 miUS $280 | Overheating. Thermostat changed and once over from the dealership. Not the best service. Rear struts replaced. I didn't notice while driving. | ||
| Oct 201675700 miUS $480 | Warning tones came on. Took it to the shop looks like one of the sensors were bad. Had it replaced Broken stabilizer. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Alabama, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200834000 mi | reset srs airbag warning light (blinking) as per service manual. | ||
2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2008 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Jan 200959000 miUS $1600 | New clutch/flywheel. I have been driving manual for years, and the clutch went. | ||
| Feb 200960000 miUS $1050 | Brake Caliper became stuck. Needed to replace Caliper, Rotors and Brakes. | ||
| Aug 200969000 miUS $480 | Temperature Gauge Broke, Car overheated on the highway. Engine froze, needed to be towed. | ||
| Jan 2011179700 miUS $650 | Exhaust muffler and midpipe replaced. | ||
| Dec 2011118000 miUS $600 | 2 02 Sensor Airbag Light turn off | ||
| Jun 2012129000 miUS $200 | Replace Thermostat. | ||
| Oct 2013152300 miUS $3000 | New Clutch | ||
| Mar 2014158000 miUS $1600 | Rear brake calipers, pads and rotors | ||
| Feb 2015175000 miUS $1500 | Needed to replace control arms front and rear. | ||
| Jul 2015177700 miUS $1300 | Convertible Top Replacement | ||
| Sep 2016192000 miUS $50 | Replaced driver window motor Replaced driver seat motor switch | ||
| Jul 2017194000 miUS $800 | Power steering stopped working replaced lower | ||
| Jun 2021200000 miUS $3000 | Struts replaced 3 times | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 200940000 miUS $48 | Clutch was sometimes sticking halfway up, when car or weather temperature was high. Replaced/bled OEM clutch fluid with Motul - solved the problem. | ||
| Oct 200940000 mi | Dealer replaced driver's seat side airbag and diagnostic unit for the 4th time, at no cost to owner. | ||
| Mar 201043000 mi | Airbag light on again. Problem with driver's seat side airbag. Replaced 4 times already, over 4 years. Said they'd contact Nissan and then call me. | ||
| May 201044000 mi | Check engine light on; code was P1283 - O2 sensor. Dealer ordered the sensor. Installed O2 sensor; problem again in 10 miles. Adjusted idle; problem again in 10 more miles. 2nd dealer ordered replacement catalytic converter. Replaced catalytic converter which had "bracket cracked at weld". Solved the problem. | ||
| Jul 201045000 mi | Replaced under warranty - Camshaft Position Sensor. Symptoms were: 3 warning lights on - Service Engine, SLIP, TCS Off - difficult to start. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Apr 2006 - Mar 2013 | |||
| May 20065000 mi | Passenger window motor was under a service bulletin -- had this fixed | ||
| May 200724000 mi | Torn convertible top (on seams). Replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 200836000 mi | Torn convertible top (on seams again) replaced under warranty - again. | ||
| May 201040000 miUS $1200 | Convertible top motor #5 failed (apparently fairly common). Replaced. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Oct 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Dec 2012112000 miUS $1100 | Convertible top not working (intermittent) Brake lights working intermittently (which actually ended up being directly related to the convertible top issues) | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Hawaii, United States Oct 2008 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 20086624 mi | Reattach trunk lid to straighten. Replace missing rubber stopper on pass. door. Repair leak at top of pass. door. Repair grease streaks on both windows. | ||
| Mar 20087096 mi | Inside pass. door handle not working - cable popped out and was reattached. Center glove box latch sticking - cleaned latch. | ||
| May 20087400 mi | Clunking sound when going over bumps coming from rear pass. side. Reported to dealer during previous 2 visits but they couldn't hear it. Finally had mechanic ride with me, who immediately recognized the noise as a bad strut-replaced strut-no noise. | ||
| Nov 200911000 mi | Driving on freeway, car overheated. Towed to dealership. Dealership called the next day to say that cooling fan motor was replaced. <1 week prior rec'd letter from Nissan extending warranty for the exact item. Dealer said Nissan won't pay for towing. | ||
| Jan 201412000 miUS $725 | Clutch pedal wouldn't always completely return to the top. Mechanic diagnosed and replaced leaking master and slave cylinders. | ||
| Mar 201518000 miUS $32 | Replaced both drive belts due to cracking. | ||
| Oct 201518000 mi | The top has developed 2 tears, not due to mishandling. | ||
2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201012000 miUS $120 | Primary driver noticed that A/C was not cold enough on hot days. Mechanic, unable to find a leak, suggested to fill up coolant. So far, that solution has worked adequately. | ||
| Mar 201317000 miUS $60 | The car's A/C apparently has a tiny leak, because it no longer blew cool air. Our mechanic urged us NOT to try to find it, and to replace the Freon periodically instead. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States Apr 2009 - May 2013 | |||
| Dec 201255000 miUS $1500 | Replace converible top motor, brakes | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 2016101000 mi | Car in relatively pristine condition. I am told the convertible top, which has been catching when opening or closing needs to be totally replaced at over $12,000 cost. The top has never been damaged. They say the problem in "the fifth bow". | ||
2004 Nissan 350Z
Engine not specified
| Nissan 350Z in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200832860 mi | Oil consumption test, and test failed. | ||
2004 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2017102000 miUS $250 | Replace exterior passenger door handle. Driver and passenger seat electrical adjustment switches were non-functioning. Both seat switches were replaced. | ||
| May 2022105000 miUS $60 | Replaced driver's side window motor. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 200933480 mi | Something was fixed in order to correct the fluctuating gas gauge | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Hawaii, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Feb 201495000 miUS $40 | Replaced serpentine belts as they were squeaking | ||
| Dec 2014100000 miUS $90 | Bank #1 camshaft position sensor failed, used code reader to diagnose problem | ||
| Feb 2015101100 miUS $80 | Ball joint was worn and was leaking grease. Replaced ball joints. Lower control arm bushings were worn...caused damage to lower control arm...replaced whole assembly on both sides | ||
| Mar 2015103000 miUS $10 | Drivers side headlight went out | ||
| Sep 2015106000 miUS $20 | Passenger side headlight went out | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200965000 miUS $430 | Fuel Damper replaced. Replacing Fuel Dampers | ||
| Nissan 350Z in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Oct 201349300 miUS $210 | Window motor died. I tried to clean it but that didn't work. It was shot. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Finland Mar 2008 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jun 200824800 mi€120 | Changed the power steering cooler. It started to leak. Easy DIY job. No other issues. I have driven 35 000 km and track the car alot. | ||
| Apr 201351460 mi€120 | Changed the clutch main cylinder and clutch line. Rubber clutch line failed and it was changed steel braided line. Main cylinder was also changed to improve reliability when new clutch and gearbox is installed. | ||
| May 201351460 mi€2900 | Changed to CD009 gearbox due to bad 5th and 6th gear syncros. Changed slave cylinder also. Master cylinder was replaced earlier. New pivot ball and bearings came with the gearbox. | ||
| Mar 201562620 mi€150 | Leaking valve cover oil seals replaced. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in North Carolina, United States Oct 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Nov 201156000 miUS $250 | Driver's window motor replaced. Previous owner had installed a re-manufactored motor. Replaced with OEM Switch on passenger's seat replaced | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 201655000 miUS $84 | The window motor on the driver side was starting to go out. Replaced with a Dorman 742-511. It's a little louder than the stock motor, but seems more powerful - it works. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2021 | |||
| May 201324000 miUS $112 | Replaced window left motor. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Feb 201579500 miUS $120 | Left window motor replaced | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Sep 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201485000 miUS $2000 | Head gasket replacement | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Germany - Jul 2007 | |||
| Feb 200515500 mi | Radio replaced after CDs would not play out of left side speakers | ||
| May 200518600 mi | Steering Pump replaced after failure and leakage | ||
| Jul 200727900 mi | Driver's side door window motor failure, CD fails to play out of left speakers | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Utah, United States - May 2008 | |||
| May 200844218 miUS $500 | Transmission replaced (still under warranty), they also suggested a new clutch assmbly due to a faulty bearing. The clutch assmbly is costing the $500. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200862000 miUS $125 | Shutter valve not working properly. Self diagnosis after reading responses on 350Z forums. Dealer fixed the problem and I paid for the total cost. | ||
| Nov 200863000 miUS $115 | Clicking in the rear axles. Dealership repaired them after I read a TSB regarding the issue. The TSB is: NTB04-065b. | ||
| Jun 200971000 miUS $600 | 350Z threw a SEL. Mechanic diagnosed it as a P1283/1284 code. Rear 02 sensor was replaced, but SEL continued to show. Spark plugs replaced, however, a new code appeared; P1273 P1273 code was diagnosed. Possible exhaust manifold leak. Gaskets replaced, code reset, but after mechanic drove it, code reappeared. Mechanic then found NTB04-26 which states the "Self Learning must be cleared or the DTC may be stored again." | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Maryland, United States May 2008 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jul 201051000 miUS $2 | Blown fuse for passenger compartment power outlets (cigarette lighters). $1.76 easily replaced fuse. | ||
2004 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Tennessee, United States Feb 2004 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 20047765 mi | Driver side window motor replaced | ||
| Jun 200519041 mi | Passenger window motor replaced | ||
| Apr 200621714 mi | Fuel vapor hose fixed per recall on the fuel hose. | ||
| Aug 200732361 mi | Rear axle click repair- covered by TSB | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Feb 2017 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Aug 2017111000 mi | Driver side airbag module failed. Diagnosed fault. Now Repaired. | ||
| Aug 2021115000 miUS $1300 | Plug change. Oil leak from cam covers fixed. Also cam position sensor. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Feb 201267300 miUS $465 | Driver's side window motor stopped working. A trusted private shop quoted me $275+tax for the parts and $190 for labor. It's been 1 week since I got it fixed and so far no issues. | ||
| Jun 201584000 miUS $200 | driver side front drive/parking light bulb replaced. | ||
| Jul 201992000 miUS $2000 | Rear main seal leak repair | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Nov 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 2017160000 miUS $450 | Starter motor was failing, replaced. Was a tougher job on ramps, would recommended a lift. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 201491000 miUS $200 | Serpentine belt snapped and was replaced. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Apr 201071000 miUS $243 | Very bumpy ride hatchback falling down | ||
| Apr 201389300 miUS $556 | Mass airflow sensor was bad and replaced. It has been dirty or bad since I bought the car because an intermittent rough idle was resolved, for the first time since I've owned the car, with the mass airflow sensor replacement. | ||
2004 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Connecticut, United States May 2009 - May 2014 | |||
| Apr 201464000 mi | Electric throttle replacement | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - May 2015 | |||
| Oct 201061000 miUS $200 | Convertible top would not open on first try | ||
| Jan 201166000 miUS $800 | Had top replaced due to rip next to back window | ||
| Aug 201284500 miUS $320 | Driver Power seat would not go back. Power switch replaced | ||
| Dec 201287000 miUS $800 | Water pump and thermostat | ||
| Mar 2015131000 miUS $350 | Cylinder 3 ignition coil went out causing misfire | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 200966000 miUS $300 | passenger side window lift motor failed. had to be replaced (by me). | ||
| Mar 201176000 mi | Rear axle click. Disassemble, lube, reassemble, fixed! | ||
| Apr 201283000 miUS $12 | While changing spark plugs, discovered oil in #3 spark plug well. A Nissan mech advised to let it be. So I did. | ||
| Jun 201283000 miUS $3 | Left side window motor died. Bought and installed #540 uncut upright brushes. Works perfect! | ||
| Oct 201493300 miUS $550 | Anti theft system failure. Car wouldn't start. Had to cut new keys and replace module. A week later failed again, repaired again at no additional cost. | ||
| Feb 201595000 miUS $1020 | Replaced convertible top | ||
| Aug 201599000 miUS $55 | Immobilizer system malfunction. Reprogram keyes | ||
| Jun 2016103000 miUS $500 | Immobilizer... again! | ||
| Jan 201796300 mi | Losing clutch pedal travel again. Changed fluid, bleed system, all is good. Third time over the years. | ||
| Jun 2018114000 miUS $61 | the "diminishing clutch pedal" that has many times been repaired with a simple bleeding, finally became terminal and required the clutch master cylinder to be replaced. $61 for part at Autozone, complete with a lifetime warranty. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Minnesota, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jul 201095000 miUS $60 | Preventive maintenance, decided to replace original spark plugs, installed new Bosch Platinum 2. New potential problem discovered, have oil in spark plug well, from what I read online, there are some gaskets in valve cover leaking. Both Window motors needed to be cleaned (debris on brushes), windows would fail to actuate. Owner self repaired motors, will see how long they now last. | ||
| Nov 201098000 miUS $750 | Replace front right wheel bearing | ||
| Jun 2012105000 miUS $650 | Radiator developed a leak, replaced the radiator | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Illinois, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201681000 miUS $21 | I replaced the thermostat but had burp the radiator at least 4 times before it wouldn`t overheat. | ||
| Mar 201682000 mi | I had to replace right cam position sensor | ||
| Aug 201684500 miUS $500 | New ac | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Arizona, United States Nov 2014 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Jan 201646700 miUS $260 | Replace power seat switch for drivers side. back of seat | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Ohio, United States Mar 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Oct 201559300 miUS $2500 | Clutch and flywheel | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States May 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Dec 201665000 mi | thermostat replaced Radiator hose | ||
2004 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Nissan 350Z in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201153320 miC $133 | Service Engine Soon light came on possibly due to loose filler cap. Manual says light will go out after a few trips but 500 miles later was still on and reset methods found on the internet would not put it out. | ||
| Mar 201256420 miC $70 | Check engine light came on because gas cap was loose. After several trips it did not go out so took car to dealer to clear code in computer. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Missouri, United States Jul 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Oct 201636000 mi | Car Stereo. Sub Woofer would cut in an out. Researched issue and determined the problem was not uncommon and most likely caused by a defective Head Unit. Not repaired / replaced due to potential cost. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Idaho, United States May 2009 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Jul 200966000 miUS $687 | Driver side power window motor and regulator replaced. First noticed problem of window staying in down position and not going up at request. Stop lamp switch on brake pedal had short in it, sometimes not turning the brake lights on when the brakes were applied. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Virginia, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Oct 201270500 miUS $200 | I was told the Right Bellow Boot needed replaced and it was leaking power steering fluid. Failed inspection. | ||
2004 Nissan 350Z 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| Nissan 350Z in Great Britain Feb 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201684300 mi£650 | OEM Exhaust replaced from catalytic converters back which included the Y pipe as all 3 parts had failed & car would not pass yearly MOT. | ||
2003 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Washington, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Apr 201073200 miUS $90 | Driver side headlight failed Auxilliary light in headlamp and tail light failed. Headlight required removal of tire and was difficult to fix. | ||
| Mar 201191000 mi | Grinding in third when sold. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Colorado, United States Jan 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Oct 201063000 miUS $300 | Leaking antifreeze. Radiator had split at the bottom. Had to be replaced. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in North Carolina, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 200991000 miUS $400 | Replaced the cam position sensors. This SHOULD have been covered under a recall as my car displayed the described symptoms where the motor will die in traffic, thereby causing loss of any/all power functions and no power. Nissan refused to pay. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 2013130000 miUS $180 | Engine would not idle after start. Would die immediately. TSB. Dealer wanted to charge more than $500 for a new throttle body. Took the car to Z Car Garage, he solved the problem by cleaning the existing throttle body. | ||
| Jan 2015114800 miUS $647 | Engine would not spin up beyond idle. Replaced throttle body, replaced belts, clean air filter. | ||
| Dec 2015146000 miUS $600 | Engine stutter when first starting to accelerate. Replaced mass air flow sensor. | ||
| Oct 2016151000 miUS $130 | Battery would not charge properly. Old and tired. | ||
| May 2017156000 miUS $950 | cam and crank sensors replacement. Replaced CV joints | ||
| Oct 20171000000000 miUS $1491 | Rear Shocks Drivers side window motor | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Sep 201367000 miUS $135 | Linkage was not properly in place. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Maryland, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201073300 miUS $175 | Rear axle clicking Axle click. Window motor stopped working | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Missouri, United States Apr 2008 - Nov 2009 | |||
| May 200892000 miUS $60 | replace bank 2 oxygen sensor | ||
| Jul 200896000 miUS $60 | Replace bank 1 sensor 1 o2 sensor | ||
| Nissan 350Z in South Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Nov 2010100000 miUS $120 | Replaced rear wheel bearings. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
| May 201194300 miUS $95 | Replaced Camshaft Position Sensor Bank 1. Sensor failed after autocross event with very bumpy surface. Suspension is heavily modified. Replaced DIY, 15 mins. Replaced Camshaft Position Sensor Bank 1. Sensor failed after autocross event with very bumpy surface. Suspension is heavily modified. Replaced DIY, 15 mins. | ||
| Aug 201196000 miUS $250 | Something seems to be mixing gravel upon depressing the clutch. Car has not been driven much recently due to paint job and other repairs/modifications, noise possibly from dried out pilot bushing. Will intall OE clutch kit soon. | ||
| Aug 2012100700 miUS $60 | Noticed predetonation noise 1st gear from stops. Iridium plugs electrode worn, heavy ash deposits. Replaced. Random misfire hours later. Random miss persists for a day, checked plugs, fuel pressure, ok. Problem gone, no conclusions. | ||
| Dec 2012105000 mi | Oil consumption appears to have damaged the converters. No MIL. WOT produces noticeable odors. Excessive cabin temps noted after 20 min drive. Performed cat efficiency test with emissions analyzer, recommend replacement and HO2s eff test. | ||
| Dec 2015109000 mi | Earlier oil consumption might have damaged catalytic converters. The converters still smell like fire and brimstone under WOT, this may be due to the stripped interior. Being converted into a track-only car. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201043000 miUS $517 | Passenger window failed | ||
| Jan 201348500 miUS $230 | Thermostat was not closing keeping the revs up and the check engine light on. | ||
| Nov 201354500 miUS $530 | Window regulator + motor | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States Nov 2007 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 200733000 mi | Transmission replaced under warranty (grinding third gear). | ||
| Dec 200987000 mi | Front windshield washer pump leak, took apart and resealed it. | ||
| Sep 201094000 miUS $3000 | Throwout bearing seized up causing the car to become un-drivable & led to failure of the clutch and flywheel as well. Replaced plugs and notice oil in cylinders, had to replace valve cover gaskets / seals. | ||
| Sep 2011110000 miUS $205 | Front lower control arm bushings replaced. | ||
| Dec 2011112000 miUS $125 | Door handle broken at shaft pivot point (molded plastic). Required full door handle replacement. | ||
| Jul 2012116300 miUS $300 | Rear drivers-side shock failure. Replaced all four shocks. | ||
| Dec 2013127000 miUS $92 | Passenger window no longer operated. Had to replace the window motor. | ||
| Oct 2015130000 miUS $95 | Car stalled / hard to restart due to failed bank 1 camshaft position sensor. Sensor replaced. | ||
| Jul 2016132000 miUS $5 | Small rubber bumper on clutch pedal that engages lower starter interrupt switch broke into pieces. Car unable to start with that bumper missing. Replaced with body panel retainer of same diameter. | ||
| Dec 2016132000 miUS $56 | Coil pack failure on #4 | ||
| Apr 2018134000 miUS $225 | Poor braking performance, noise under braking. Replaced brake pads and rotors. | ||
| Dec 2021139000 miUS $200 | Crack in top of radiator tank. Replaced radiator. | ||
| Jan 2022140000 miUS $10 | Pedal position sensor error code. Would not start. Replaced rubber pedal spacer. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Aug 201494600 mi | Starter and battery replaced | ||
| Dec 201496000 mi | Error codes for difference of key, camshaft position sensor, and knock sensor. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in South Carolina, United States Aug 2008 - Apr 2015 | |||
| May 200986000 miUS $160 | Had front hood and bumper repaired and painted. | ||
| Jun 2013143500 miUS $45 | The engine started misfiring and gave a CEL code. Did not get the code checked, but figured the spark plugs need replacing. Replace spark plugs with NGK Laser Platinum Spark Plug (PLFR5A-11). After installation, worked just fine. | ||
| Sep 2014160000 miUS $75 | Bad Cam sensor(s) was causing a check engine light. Also noted a bad knock sensor which caused rough idle and bad starts. Replaced both cam sensors and it fixed the issue with the engine light on both the cam and knock sensors. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Aug 201084200 miUS $285 | Driver side window has completely stopped working. Part replaced with a refurbished part. | ||
| Mar 201187000 miUS $170 | The oils seals on all the spark plugs were leaking. The oil seals are non-replaceable, therefore 2 new valve covers were replaced. The reconditioned window motor finally went out. It was replaced with a new OEM window motor. I just had to pay the difference in the price between the 2 motors The oils seals on all the spark plugs were leaking. The oil seals are non-replaceable, therefore 2 new valve covers were replaced. The reconditioned window motor finally went out. It was replaced with a new OEM window motor. I just had to pay the difference in the price between the 2 motors | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Washington, United States Oct 2008 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Sep 201147000 miUS $150 | Drivers side window motor stopped working. Cleaned the internals of motor. Drivers side window worked for 2 weeks but failed again. Motor was replaced. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2011112000 miUS $180 | The clutch fork retaining bold SNAPPED. Apparently this was a common fault with 2003 Z's as they changed the design of the bolt the next year. I had to pull the tranny out in my garage, replace the bolt, and put it all back together. | ||
| Oct 2014151500 miUS $120 | Freaking driver's window motor went out AGAIN. It's quite a bad design that moves the window a fraction of an inch when opening/closing the door. Bad for electrical motors. | ||
| Jan 2015155300 miUS $130 | The Window motor blew AGAIN. The pop down and up of about 1/8" when opening and closing the door KILLS those things. Bad design. Third motor. The sending unit for the oil pressure gauge went out. Replaced it during an oil change. Simple proceedure. | ||
| Mar 2015161000 miUS $200 | Car started feeling like it was running on 5 cyl so I replaced the spark plugs, broke a coil pack extracting it and had to replace that too | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jan 200938000 miUS $450 | replaced hatchback struts. | ||
| Jul 201155300 miUS $480 | Driver's side power window inop | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Oregon, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 200965000 miUS $800 | Cold air intake incorrectly installed by dealer, crushed O2 sensor caused cylinders 1,3,5 to misfire repeatedly, consume oil, and foul the intake manifold. | ||
| Jun 201171000 miUS $60 | Oil pressure sensor replaced | ||
| Nov 201173300 miUS $300 | Replaced both window motors and added new battery | ||
| Sep 201375000 miUS $250 | Rear caliper and drum on driver's side seized. Ordered a full set to replace the stock calipers, rotors, and e-brake drum pads. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States Nov 2008 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Dec 200863000 mi | When using auto-up feature for passenger window, window would close then immediately roll down automatically 6 inches. This problem did not occur when regularly rolling the window up. | ||
| Jan 200964000 miUS $100 | Under normal driving, noticed car begin to overheat and coolant leak. Car was towed to dealer. Parts weren't in stock. Took 4 days and was given rental car for 2. Picked up car in perfect condition. | ||
| Jul 200970000 miUS $100 | Car stalled multiple times in a row thus leaving the car inoperable. Was towed to dealer. Told problem was crank position sensor. Driver side window regulator was found to be faulty and replaced same visit. | ||
| Jan 2010112000 miUS $10 | Check engine light came on due to faulty camshaft sensor. This in turn caused the traction control to fail. | ||
| Feb 2012114300 miUS $490 | Car was leaking oil and running poorly. Replaced plugs, cleaned fuel system and gas tank, replaced passenger valve cover gasket, and reset ecu. | ||
| Jun 2012120000 miUS $600 | AC was blowing hot. Replaced AC Compressor, drier, and cooling fan assembly. | ||
| Jul 2012120000 miUS $150 | Car went into fail-safe mode with trouble codes P1122 & P1128. Troubleshooting concluded throttle-body required replacement. Cars runs fine. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200972000 mi | Transmission grinding issue on several gears. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Arizona, United States Feb 2008 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Jul 200848485 miUS $100 | New fan/drive belts. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Ontario, Canada Mar 2008 - May 2009 | |||
| Jun 200832240 mi | window motor problems on driver side | ||
| Nov 200834100 miC $600 | Window not moving. | ||
| Dec 200834720 miC $600 | Window not working. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in New Jersey, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200730000 mi | replaced battery and new power seat switch, per warranty | ||
| Dec 200732000 mi | replaced transmission and clutch, per warranty | ||
| Aug 200840000 miUS $80 | tightened loose parking/hand brake | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Washington, United States - Jan 2008 | |||
| Sep 20032000 mi | radio | ||
| Jan 200815000 miUS $60 | window | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States - Oct 2003 | |||
| Oct 20037000 mi | Severe grinding into 3rd gear. Entire transmission replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2017118000 miUS $880 | control arm bushings wore out | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Colorado, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200824000 miUS $50 | The window motor went out in the passenger door. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in New Mexico, United States Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 | |||
| May 200853000 miUS $150 | Driver window retracts ~5 inches after closing (intermittent, got progressively worse). Dealer said there was a memory problem in the motor. Same problem occurred 2 yrs ago. Also, pass window does not inch up after door close. | ||
| Jun 200855000 miUS $565 | Window regulator replaced. Driver's window would not inch up after door closure, which caused window to not work at all. Similar problem on passenger side. Previously, "window memory" problem caused window to retract 1/2 way after closure. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Alberta, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201769440 miC $90 | Rear hatch struts were worn out and no longer held the hatch open. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200860000 mi | Driver side seat was squeaking over every bump. enough to drive you crazy! WD40 did the trick though, must have been a spring or something. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Louisiana, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200938000 miUS $500 | The driver side window motor was not working and was replaced. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Oct 2016 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Nov 2016115000 miUS $4000 | Front compression rod bushings cracked: Front compression rods replaced and aligned. Steering Rack and pinion leaking: replaced. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States Jan 2014 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 201477000 miUS $50 | Driver-side interior door handle broken and replaced. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2014222000 miUS $340 | Oil pressure gauge shows maximum oil pressure. No fluctuation except when car is off or on. Also had Oil Change. | ||
| Oct 2014226000 miUS $1500 | Gaskets on Valve Covers Leaked down into Spark Plugs, Spark plugs 1st change, Oil pressure sending unit replaced. Flush clutch Master and Slave Cylinder and replace line. | ||
| Jan 2015228000 miUS $770 | replaced Tein springs with Eiback Pro and put stock shocks on to replace Bilsteins due to Tokico adjustables being back ordered until March. rear hatch strut replaced on left | ||
| Sep 2015237000 miUS $880 | Cam and Crank Sensors replaced when errors showed up on Cam sensor. Crank sensor previously replaced per recall. Left Window Motor failed | ||
| Apr 2017259000 miUS $1200 | left door handle opening broke on the screws connecting the inside and outside of the handle. replaced original struts with coilover suspension | ||
| Mar 2018274000 miUS $800 | Front Lower Control Arms | ||
| Jul 2018278000 miUS $350 | Brake computer module impacting ABS, Traction Control, Limited slip broke and had motor running when car was off, running down battery and switching on all lights related to brakes on dashboard and ending speedometer function. while Shop verified this was module they also installed rear brake pads . | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Colorado, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 200870000 miUS $20 | Plastic cover for windshield washer bottle came off. Replaced with Ztoyz aluminum replacement designed for the 350Z. | ||
| Jan 200970000 miUS $5 | Plastic clip for RF inner fenderwell came out. Replaced with OEM plastic clip. | ||
| Sep 201079000 miUS $55 | DS power window motor replaced | ||
| Mar 201181000 miUS $100 | Door switch panels becoming scratched from daily use. Removed both sides and had them wrapped by carbon fiber specialist. Both sides reattached and tested for function. | ||
| May 201182000 miUS $275 | Rear hatch actuator failed. Rear hatch would not properly close and lock. Replacement actuator installed. | ||
| Oct 201182200 miUS $110 | Overheating caused several CELs. No obvious problems, so the dealer checked it out. Found a defective radiator cap and i replaced it. | ||
| Jan 201384000 mi | Freezing temps in garage. Replacement battery would only crank the starter slowly. Put the battery on my home charger for a few hours and car started right up. | ||
| Nov 201391000 mi | Passenger side window stopped working. Pulled door panel and found defective switch, which I had a spare for. R/R this job in about 2 1/2 hrs. | ||
| Mar 201492000 miUS $80 | Rear hatch struts would not hold hatch open in cold temps. Replaced them with higher pressure units. | ||
| May 201492000 miUS $150 | PS window would not roll down. Replaced window motor and regulator (I had the parts available from a race car). | ||
| Nov 201492000 miUS $100 | PS window again stopped working. Had to replace the window motor with a used one I had. | ||
| Jul 201594000 miUS $275 | Front bumper paint is flaking and chipping. | ||
| Aug 201594300 miUS $125 | CEL indicated a problem and running a scan revealed the cam position sensor (bank 1) was going out. Purchased a replacement and completed the repair myself. | ||
| Jan 201692700 miUS $82 | Began experiencing electrical issues (no start) despite using a battery pulse charger. Finally had to simply change out the battery itself. | ||
| Jun 201798000 miUS $250 | Leaky valve cover- cannot replace gasket. New valve cover required for left bank. NGK spark plugs replaced for 100K service Fuel injectors replaced with new units. No problems at all with the old ones. These injectors were balanced and blueprinted for the VQ35DE and racing. Swapped engines for racing and wasn't going to use these, so I elected to swap them out. BTW- no appreciable changes or increases in MPG, throttle response or output. Those Nissan injectors work pretty well and are very durable. | ||
| Sep 2018102000 miUS $82 | Airbag sensor warning light is on. Used computerized diagnostic system to determine which sensor to replace. | ||
| Aug 2021109000 miUS $250 | Clutch, flywheel and pressure plate replacement. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States Oct 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Nov 2015197000 miUS $250 | Lower control arm bushings were in very poor condition, causing very exaggerated alignment issue, and clunking during braking. Replaced with all 4 new lower control arms for both sides. (2 per side) | ||
| Dec 2015199000 miUS $6 | Replaced two broken wheel studs. Both on driver side rear. Have one more to do on passenger side front. | ||
| Jul 2016200000 mi | Timing chain tensioner begun the classic VQ35 rattle. Didn't feel like spending the money or time on it, and needed a bigger car anyway, so I sold it as is. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200739000 mi | Rear axle click, covered under warranty | ||
| Jun 200858000 miUS $10 | Condensation in the headlights | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Minnesota, United States Jan 2008 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Sep 201279000 miUS $560 | Faulty Cam shaft position sensors Replaced driver side window motor | ||
| Mar 201492000 miUS $1200 | Rust repaired on left and right rear fenders. Rusting caused by a separation of the fenders and fender liner allowing moisture to penetrate the layers. | ||
| May 201492000 miUS $1000 | Replace one oxygen sensor. Recovered driver and passenger seat. Original seat covers were worn and had holes in the side bolster. | ||
| Nov 201496900 miUS $250 | Replaced gasket on oil pump. Oil was leaking through the worn gasket. | ||
| Sep 2015104000 miUS $285 | Rear hatch actuator failed. The actuator was replaced with a new switch and assembly. | ||
| Dec 2015106000 miUS $285 | Misfiring on cylinder #3.Problem repaired by replacing coil pack | ||
| Nov 2016115800 miUS $350 | Replaced lower front control arms. | ||
| Mar 2017120000 miUS $250 | Replaced bushings rear suspension component. Heat shield cracked. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Ohio, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2015115000 miUS $65 | Discovered a very small oil leak under the car, further investigation showed it was coming from near the oil filter. Online searches showed trends of an OIL COOLER gasket leaking. Repair was barely more than a standard oil change. | ||
| May 2017140000 miUS $100 | Exhaust muffler broke, Installed a new system. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in New Jersey, United States May 2014 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jun 2014130000 miUS $500 | Rear right caliper frozen. Replaced rotor, pads and caliper. | ||
| Oct 2014137500 miUS $930 | Front Left piston popped out of caliper and brake fluid leaked out | ||
| Apr 2015141000 miUS $200 | O2 sensor replacement | ||
| Apr 2016163000 miUS $200 | a pillar (exterior ) broke. Needed replacing | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201288000 miUS $350 | Seized rear caliper after track day. Seized bolt so I couldn't DIY. Shop first rebuilt caliper but was not successful, so replaced. Included transmission oil change, engine oil change, Crankshaft position sensor changed (preventative) | ||
| Jun 201290000 miUS $55 | Camshaft Position Sensor (phase 2) failed. I diagnosed with my OBDII scanned (had a check engine light). Replaced myself, cost for parts and general supplies was 55 for the sensor. | ||
| Jul 2014107300 miUS $450 | Rear Wheel Bearing replaced. | ||
| Jul 2016123300 miUS $300 | Immobilizer antenna failed. Car will sometimes not start or nearly stall then trigger a cel. Disabling the immobilizer with Ypres is half the price of what Nissan quoted me to fix the system. | ||
2003 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Washington, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200828000 miUS $50 | Hatch latch on the 350Z coupe was not releasing all the way. Cup holder broken and would not open. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Ohio, United States Feb 2008 - May 2012 | |||
| Mar 200843000 miUS $185 | Driver side window would not raise or lower. Window motor was defective. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 201546700 miUS $50 | replaced battery connector cable | ||
| Nissan 350Z in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 2016108000 miUS $40 | Driver's side door handle would no longer open the door. I simply replaced the door handle. It took about 45 minutes. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States Aug 2012 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Sep 2013137000 miUS $115 | Replaced driver side window motor | ||
| May 2014139900 miUS $1600 | Replaced control arms Replaced exhaust sensors | ||
| Jun 2016180000 miUS $60 | Reattached driver side skirting. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Georgia, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jun 200957000 miUS $1200 | Dealer Replaced Thermostat and Radiator. | ||
| Jul 200956000 miUS $250 | Radio Amplifier Intermittent. Replaced entire sound system with after market parts: Head unit, speakers, amps. | ||
| May 201069000 miUS $50 | Passenger Door Handle broke as passenger closed the door. Ordered a new handle online from courtesyparts.com and installed it on my own. | ||
| Jul 201068000 miUS $1200 | Dealer replaced Engine Harness. | ||
| Jun 201177000 miUS $1200 | Dealer replaced Crankshaft sensor and Cam Sensors (both banks) | ||
| Aug 201178000 miUS $100 | Replaced Hatchback Struts. Bought replacement Struts from Z1motorsports.com and installed them myself. | ||
| Jun 201285000 miUS $30 | Door Weather Stripping (both sides) wouldnt seal properly. Bought aftermarket supplies to repair stripping and stop wind and rain leaks. | ||
| Aug 201286000 miUS $1900 | Dealer replaced Transmisson | ||
| Mar 2014102000 miUS $1300 | Brought car in to replace spark plugs. Nissan found oil in spark plugs 5 & 6. Valve Covers need replacing as well as Valve Cover Gaskets. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 201719000 miUS $40 | Replaced gas springs that support the glass hatchback using aftermarket parts. | ||
| Jul 202223000 miUS $3559 | Coolant leak, replaced compressor, dryer Replace left electric window drive and regulator Fuel gage not working, reads "empty" always | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201780000 miUS $350 | replaced all pads and rotors | ||
| Jun 201781000 miUS $300 | Replaced both front wheel bearing assemblies. | ||
| Mar 201891000 miUS $750 | Popping noise from front end led me to changing all bushings, ball joints, control arm and compression arm. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Arkansas, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 201488400 miUS $570 | Starter replaced | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States Nov 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jun 2012122000 miUS $500 | Replaced front left wheel bearing. | ||
| Oct 2012125800 miUS $450 | Low-mounted alternator burned out going through a flooded out road at 45 mph. | ||
| Jan 2013130300 miUS $300 | Replaced right front wheel bearing, rotors and pads. | ||
| Apr 2014145000 miUS $71 | Replaced factory Bose heady it CD player not working. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Maryland, United States Jan 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Feb 200953000 miUS $40 | Cup holder fell out of dash. | ||
| Oct 200964000 miUS $370 | Driver side window motor replaced because water getting in the driver door caused the window motor to cease working. | ||
| Apr 201286000 miUS $130 | New driver-side window motor was purchased and replaced by owner. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Ohio, United States Feb 2010 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Mar 201053000 miUS $35 | Right rear sway bar link was seized. Removed and replaced. | ||
| May 201274600 miUS $1200 | exhaust system rusted and broke in front of the muffler. Purchased and had a Borla stainless steel true dual exhaust system installed from cat back. | ||
| Aug 201380700 miUS $1200 | pads were worn and rotors warped. replaced calipers with powder coated remans, replaced rotors with slotted, cross drilled rotors, ceramic bake pads | ||
| Jan 201478300 miUS $180 | Left rear tail light developed a crack and began leaking water into the inside of the light envelope. This resulted in frequent failure of the light bulb due to contact with the water. I replaced both tail lights with after market LED lights | ||
| Jun 201486000 miUS $135 | Replaced passenger side window motor | ||
| Sep 201488000 miUS $100 | replaced exhaust system gaskets between catalytic converter and exhaust pipe | ||
| Aug 201594900 mi | disassemble drivers interior door panel and reset window motor upper limit | ||
| Apr 201698200 miUS $460 | Left rear caliper sticking, replaced calipers, brake pads and resurfaced rotors | ||
| Jul 2016100300 miUS $485 | Cd player not working. Replaced head unit with a Kenwood DPX592BT plus a Siriusxm SXV300. | ||
| Jun 2017111000 mi | Normal brake wear | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Ohio, United States Sep 2008 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 200845000 miUS $30 | check engine light came on. Car was in shop for oil change. Tech read code as fuel temp sensor. Reset computer, code has not returned. | ||
| Dec 201175000 miUS $250 | Engine overheat resulting from a failed water pump. Replaced pump, thermostat and both drive belts. Changed oil and filter. Problem reported earlier. Spark plugs have since been replaced by self. Cost 60.00. 1.0 hour | ||
2003 Nissan 350Z 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| Nissan 350Z in New Jersey, United States Feb 2008 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 200838000 mi | passenger side window would not operate Power driver's seat would recline but not unrecline. | ||
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