2006 Nissan 350Z / 370Z Problems and Repair Histories
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2006 Nissan 350Z / 370Zs for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2006 Nissan 350Z / 370Z problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Nissan 350Z / 370Z Reliability through December 31, 2012
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.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | Nissan 350Z | 14 350Zs, 9.6 months of data per 350Z, average 57000 miles Small sample size. Join or 14 350Zs, 9.6 months of data per 350Z, average 57000 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 58000 | 260 | Replaced failing clutch master cylinder Trunk latch failed. Trunk lid could not be closed |
| Dec | 2012 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 60000 | 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. |
| Sep | 2012 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan 350Z in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | 21000 miles and no cost for repairs. Engine continuously burning oil since 15000 miles. Dealership offered to replace engine due to like bulletins | |
| Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | Warranty replacement of entire engine due to oil consumption- TSB issues by Nissan re: "Revup Engine oil consumption" | |
| Nissan 350Z in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 42000 | 0 | 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. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan 350Z in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Engine consuming oil more than 1 quart between oil changes. Common issue with '06 models. |
| Sep | 2012 | 49000 | 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. | ||
| 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 |
| Dec | 2011 | 71000 | 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 Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 0 | Reset Driver side window switch to correct problem with window dropping after going all the way up. | |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | Replace Driver side window motor to correct problem with window dropping after going all the way up. | |
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 59000 | 0 | valve cover gasket leaking oil. |
| Jun | 2011 | 70000 | 1000 | Radiator was clogged and needed to be replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan 350Z in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 54000 | 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 | 2011 | 54700 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 56000 | 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. |
| Dec | 2012 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan 350Z in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 46000 | 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. |
| Sep | 2012 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| 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. | |
| Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Overheating. Cooling fans not working. |
| Jul | 2011 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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