2003 Nissan 350Z / 370Z Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2003	Nissan 350Z	28 350Zs, 10.0 months of data per 350Z, average 78100 miles 52	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs

Nissan 350Z in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	97000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	100000	120	Replaced rear wheel bearings.
Apr	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010		285	Driver side window has completely stopped working. Part replaced with a refurbished part.
Mar	2011	86000	900	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.

 

Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	88000		First odometer entry
May	2011	112000	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.
Mar	2013	137000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	53000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	63000	300	Leaking antifreeze. Radiator had split at the bottom. Had to be replaced.
Jul	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007		0	Transmission replaced under warranty (grinding third gear).
Dec	2009	83000	0	Front windshield washer pump leak, took apart and resealed it.
Sep	2010	94000	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	2011	110000	205	Front lower control arm bushings replaced.
Dec	2011	112000	125	Door handle broken at shaft pivot point (molded plastic). Required full door handle replacement.
Jul	2012	116700	300	Rear drivers-side shock failure. Replaced all four shocks.
Mar	2013	121000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	70000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	73700	90	Driver side headlight failed Auxilliary light in headlamp and tail light failed. Headlight required removal of tire and was difficult to fix.
Mar	2011	91000	0	Grinding in third when sold.

 

Nissan 350Z in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	72000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	73700	425	Rear axle clicking Axle click. Window motor stopped working
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	64000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	71000	60	Oil pressure sensor replaced
Nov	2011	73700	300	Replaced both window motors and added new battery
Mar	2013	77000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	93000		First odometer entry
May	2011	94500	95	Replaced Camshaft Position Sensor Bank 1. Sensor failed after autocross event with very bumpy surface. Suspension is heavily modified. Replaced DIY, 15 mins.
Aug	2011	96000	250	Replaced front tranverse link bushings with Whiteline polyurethane. Replaced compression arm bushing with solid SPL. Boots on spindle and compression arm balljoints cracked, joints somewhat loose. Will replace soon. 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	2012	101700	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	2012	105000	0	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.
Mar	2013	105000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2003		0	radio
Jan	2008		60	window

 

Nissan 350Z in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007		0	replaced battery and new power seat switch, per warranty
Dec	2007		0	replaced transmission and clutch, per warranty
Aug	2008		80	tightened loose parking/hand brake
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008		100	New fan/drive belts.
Sep	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	78000		First odometer entry
May	2009	89000	160	Had front hood and bumper repaired and painted.
Feb	2013	141000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2003		0	Severe grinding into 3rd gear. Entire transmission replaced under warranty.

 

Nissan 350Z in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2008	26000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	47000	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.
Aug	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	35000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	79000	1160	Faulty Cam shaft position sensors Replaced driver side window motor
Dec	2012	81000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2007	64000		First odometer entry
Sep	2008	68000	272	Front Brembo rotors worn beyond spec. Cryo-treated rotors and used brake pads sanded and prepped. Also used power bleeder to replace brake fluid with fresh DOT 4 rated fluid.
Dec	2008	70000	20	Plastic cover for windshield washer bottle came off. Replaced with Ztoyz aluminum replacement designed for the 350Z.
Jan	2009	70000	5	Plastic clip for RF inner fenderwell came out. Replaced with OEM plastic clip.
Sep	2010	79000	55	DS power window motor replaced
Mar	2011	81000	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	2011	82000	275	Rear hatch actuator failed. Rear hatch would not properly close and lock. Replacement actuator installed.
Oct	2011	82300	110	Overheating caused several CELs. No obvious problems, so the dealer checked it out. Found a defective radiator cap and i replaced it.
Jan	2013	88300	0	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.
Mar	2013	89000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	43000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	43000	517	Passenger window failed
Jan	2013	51000	230	Thermostat was not closing keeping the revs up and the check engine light on.
Mar	2013	51000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2007	16000		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	24000	50	The window motor went out in the passenger door.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	29760		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	32240	0	window motor problems on driver side
Nov	2008	34100	600	Window not moving.
Dec	2008	34720	600	Window not working.
May	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007		0	Rear axle click, covered under warranty
Jun	2008	58000	10	Condensation in the headlights
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2007	54000		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	60000	0	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.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in New Mexico, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	50000		First odometer entry
May	2008	53000	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	2008	55000	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.
Jan	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	62000		First odometer entry
Dec	2008	63000	0	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	2009	64000	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	2009	70000	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	2010	82000	10	Check engine light came on due to faulty camshaft sensor. This in turn caused the traction control to fail.
Feb	2012	114700	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	2012	120000	600	AC was blowing hot. Replaced AC Compressor, drier, and cooling fan assembly.
Jul	2012	120000	150	Car went into fail-safe mode with trouble codes P1122 & P1128. Troubleshooting concluded throttle-body required replacement. Cars runs fine.
Aug	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2008	89000		First odometer entry
May	2008	91500	60	replace bank 2 oxygen sensor
Jul	2008	96000	60	Replace bank 1 sensor 1 o2 sensor
Nov	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009			First odometer entry
Jan	2009		450	replaced hatchback struts.
Jul	2009	41000	475	Front brake pads replaced, rotor turned. Factory Brembo on 350z track. Brakes were squealing.
Jul	2011	55700	480	Driver's side power window inop
Dec	2011	59000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	87000		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	91000	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.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Louisiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	35000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	38000	500	The driver side window motor was not working and was replaced.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	71000		First odometer entry
May	2009	72000	0	Transmission grinding issue on several gears.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	27000		First odometer entry
Mar	2008	28000	50	Hatch latch on the 350Z coupe was not releasing all the way. Cup holder broken and would not open.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	42000		First odometer entry
Mar	2008	43000	185	Driver side window would not raise or lower. Window motor was defective.
May	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	51000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	53000	35	Right rear sway bar link was seized. Removed and replaced.
May	2012	74000	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.
Dec	2012	77000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	52000		First odometer entry
Feb	2009	53000	40	Cup holder fell out of dash.
Oct	2009	64000	370	Driver side window motor replaced because water getting in the driver door caused the window motor to cease working.
Apr	2012	86000	130	New driver-side window motor was purchased and replaced by owner.

 

Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	110000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	122000	500	Replaced front left wheel bearing.
Oct	2012	126700	450	Low-mounted alternator burned out going through a flooded out road at 45 mph.
Jan	2013	130000	300	Replaced right front wheel bearing, rotors and pads.

 

Nissan 350Z in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	44000		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	45000	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	2011	75000	425	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
Dec	2012	84000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	86000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	88000	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	2012	90000	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.
Dec	2012	94000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan 350Z in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	28000		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	38000	0	passenger side window would not operate Power driver's seat would recline but not unrecline.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.