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Nissan 350Z / 370Z Problems and Repair Histories

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2009 Nissan 370Z 26 370Zs, 7.1 months of data per 370Z, average 22100 miles

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2008 Nissan 350Z   11 350Zs, 8.6 months of data per 350Z, average 27100 miles

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2007 Nissan 350Z   13 350Zs, 8.0 months of data per 350Z, average 38000 miles

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2006 Nissan 350Z   17 350Zs, 7.1 months of data per 350Z, average 61700 miles

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2005 Nissan 350Z   14 350Zs, 7.6 months of data per 350Z, average 72000 miles

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2004 Nissan 350Z   18 350Zs, 9.2 months of data per 350Z, average 66000 miles

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2003 Nissan 350Z 29 350Zs, 8.8 months of data per 350Z, average 78800 miles47
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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 

 

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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 

 

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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 

 

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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 

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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. 

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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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