Nissan 350Z / 370Z Problems and Repair Histories
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Nissan 350Z / 370Z
Nissan 370Z Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
2012 Nissan 370Z 2dr Hatch
332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 370Z in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 600 | Head linner was replaced | |
2010 Nissan 370Z 2dr Hatch
332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 370Z in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 88 | Stone chip on window Wheel alignment | |
2010 Nissan 370Z 2dr Convertible
332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Nissan 370Z in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 0 | replaced ignition actuator | |
2010 Nissan 370Z 2dr Convertible
332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 370Z in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | Clutch replacement | |
| Nissan 370Z in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 1000 | Replace top. Looked very worn, many discolored rub spots. Replaced under warranty | |
2009 Nissan 370Z 2dr Hatch
332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 370Z in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | REAR SPOILER HOLDING WATER,INCORRECT INSTALLATION. REPLACED BY DEALER |
| Dec | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | car very noisy, better tires may help, undercoating will help and sound dampening will help. Dealer said noise level about the same as other 370z. |
| Sep | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | rear spoiler holds water,replaced last year by this dealer. Now told to return car to dealer that first installed spoiler. clock not keeping correct time(slow). could not duplicate,no updates available cruise control warning light was on. could not duplicate,not a problem. |
| Jan | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | spoiler holds water, dealer replaced(third spoiler) clock runs slow,no recall,did not fix |
| Apr | 2013 | 12000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan 370Z in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | Rear hatch gasket became un-anchored along 3" area to left of latch. |
| May | 2010 | 6000 | 100 | Hazard flashers didn't work. Switch was unplugged. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan 370Z in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 8000 | 0 | Excessive rust was developing on the front suspension. Parts ordered, not installed yet. |
| Mar | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | Persistent rattle from rear hatch since day 1. It was finally fixed after several tries. The rattle has come back occasionally and will be addressed at the next oil change. |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan 370Z in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | Engine light on...car can't be driven. Car would not drive. Problem in engine...could not find out why. System worked itself out. |
| May | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan 370Z in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | Trunk rattles and does not always unlatch upon first attempt. Unsuccessful. There's a TSB for it I should have shown the Nissan techs before I left my car, and not after. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Nissan 350Z
Engine not specified
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | Throttle body bank replaced for the second time |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | air conditioning not working - no air coming thru vents, only warm air coming out below dash |
| May | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | 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. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | 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 | 2010 | 23700 | 0 | Intermittent RPM-dependent ticking sound coming from deep inside the console. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 11780 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 12400 | 0 | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | 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) |
| Jun | 2011 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | Clutch pedal tends to pop/click at the top of its travel. Problem returned half way home. |
| Sep | 2010 | 26000 | 0 | Continued alignment issues with tire feathering |
| Apr | 2012 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan 350Z in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 32860 | 0 | Oil consumption test, and test failed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 18000 | 0 | Recall of slave. Cylinder for manual transmission. |
| Mar | 2009 | 18000 | 0 | Drivers side window would not roll down. Window motor had to be replaced. |
| Aug | 2009 | 23000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | Hatch was squeaking and falling down when opened. |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | Window rattle. Replaced window regulator. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006.5 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | Replaced radiator fan | |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | Replaced CD player | |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | Replaced front lid, since they scratched it taking the CD player out to be replaced | |
| Aug | 2010 | 38300 | 0 | New differential installed, since it broke a pinion |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 36000 | 0 | Rear brakes. |
| Oct | 2011 | 67000 | 627 | Replaced rear brakes and front tires |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 46000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jul | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | 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 | 2009 | 16000 | 0 | 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. |
| Nov | 2011 | 27000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Replace window motors. Both stopped automatically dropping when door was openned. | |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | Passenger side rear speaker stopped functioning. | |
| Jan | 2009 | 27300 | 0 | 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 | 2009 | 29000 | 400 | Had the door window adjusted and the 30000 mile maintenance done. They changed the oil, coolant inspected everything. |
| Nov | 2010 | 37000 | 0 | 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. |
2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Nissan 350Z in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 42000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2012 | 126000 | 785 | Complete brake pad replacement and replacement of left rear disk. |
| Sep | 2012 | 132000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Ireland | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 46500 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 48360 | 0 | replacement bottom drag link |
| Mar | 2010 | 68200 | 0 | Electric window motor replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 39000 | 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 | 2011 | 66000 | 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. |
| Sep | 2012 | 77000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 40000 | 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 | 2009 | 40000 | 0 | Dealer replaced driver's seat side airbag and diagnostic unit for the 4th time, at no cost to owner. |
| Mar | 2010 | 43000 | 0 | 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 | 2010 | 44000 | 0 | 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 | 2010 | 45000 | 0 | Replaced under warranty - Camshaft Position Sensor. Symptoms were: 3 warning lights on - Service Engine, SLIP, TCS Off - difficult to start. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 59000 | 1600 | New clutch/flywheel. I have been driving manual for years, and the clutch went. |
| Feb | 2009 | 60000 | 1050 | Brake Caliper became stuck. Needed to replace Caliper, Rotors and Brakes. |
| Aug | 2009 | 69000 | 480 | Temperature Gauge Broke, Car overheated on the highway. Engine froze, needed to be towed. |
| Jan | 2011 | 100000 | 650 | Exhaust muffler and midpipe replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 118000 | 600 | 2 02 Sensor Airbag Light turn off |
| Jun | 2012 | 129000 | 200 | Replace Thermostat. |
| Apr | 2013 | 142000 | 600 | Replace Rotors and Pads |
| Nissan 350Z in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 24000 | 890 | Took the car in for a few TSB's, dealer could not replicate problems. While the car was there, had battery replaced and new rotors and pads put on the car. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 62000 | 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 | 2008 | 63000 | 115 | Clicking in the rear axles. Dealership repaired them after I read a TSB regarding the issue. The TSB is: NTB04-065b. |
| Jun | 2009 | 71000 | 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." |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 66000 | 430 | Replacing Fuel Dampers |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 61000 | 0 | Rear brake pads and rotors required replacement. Previous work: Pads only replaced by dealership at 16,850 |
| Jun | 2011 | 88000 | 100 | Brake pads required replacement - wear indicators hitting rotors. Replaced brake pads with Hawk HPS pads and new rotors from R1 Concepts. |
| Jan | 2012 | 93300 | 225 | Replaced rear brake pads. Resurfaced rear rotors. |
| Mar | 2013 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Nissan 350Z in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 66000 | 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. |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 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 |
| 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 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. | |
2003 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 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. | ||
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