2003 Nissan 350z problems
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Common 2003 Nissan 350z problems
The Nissan 350Z, produced from 2003 to 2009, is known for its superb comfort, outstanding performance, and above-average reliability. However, like any vehicle, it has its share of common problems that owners have reported.
One of the most prevalent issues is related to the throttle body. The 2003 to 2009 Nissan 350Z models are prone to carbon buildup in the throttle body, which requires regular cleaning to maintain performance. However, cleaning the throttle body can sometimes lead to high idle, erratic idle, and intermittent power surging. This happens when the Nissan 350Z's computer registers too much air and takes a while to adjust, causing the idle to bounce from low to high and the vehicle to surge forward.
Another common problem is worn fuel dampers that cause ticking noises. Owners of 2003 to 2009 Nissan 350Zs have reported hearing odd noises coming from their engine compartment while in idle mode. A faulty fuel damper can produce a ticking noise when the engine is idling. Most owners were able to resolve this problem by replacing the worn fuel damper on both sides.
Engine problems are also prevalent in the 2005 Nissan 350Z. Some common issues include stalling, excessive oil consumption, crankshaft and camshaft sensor failure, and tapping noises coming from the engine bay. Some owners have heard their engine knocking at 40,000 miles, but were often told this was "normal," so it didn't need fixing.
The 2003 to 2006 Nissan 350Z models also have issues with synchro wear, timing chain guide and tensioner failure, and broken fuel dampers. These problems mainly affect these model years. However, other issues, such as oil consumption, sensor failure, and clicking driveshafts, affect all 350Zs.
In addition to these problems, the 2003 Nissan 350Z had a common problem with the front tire feathering issue. This issue has likely been fixed by a previous owner, but it's still worth checking for when considering a 2003 model.
Overall, while the Nissan 350Z is a reliable car, it's essential to be aware of these common problems and address them promptly to ensure a long and trouble-free service life.
What is the engine problem on a 2003 Nissan 350Z?
Engine stalling caused by a faulty camshaft or crankshaft position sensor is a widely reported issue for 2003 to 2007 Nissan 350Z. Many owners have complained that their vehicles often stalled without any warning. Their car either can't start or stalls suddenly while it's still in motion.
Is 2003 Nissan 350Z reliable?
Had this car for almost 10 years, no issues ever, very low maintenance, great handling, comfortable, neck-cracker. It was just amazing overall, and it has kept it's value.
What is the most common problem with a 350Z?
Problem: The Nissan 350Z is known for having weak paintwork. This is the case especially around the bumper, fuel filler cap and the bonnet areas. When the paint gets chipped it usually leads to rust.
How long do 2003 350Z engines last?
Longevity really depends on the use case, as well as maintenance and how well the owner has taken care of the vehicle. Generally speaking, You can expect a Nissan 350Z to last around 250,000 miles on average, provided the vehicle is serviced regularly and maintained properly.
2003 Nissan 350z car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan 350z problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Suspension problems
- Tires problems
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2003 Nissan 350z vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2003 Nissan 350z
The NHTSA has received 273 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2003 Nissan 350z. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2003 Nissan 350z vehicles.
2024-09-15
SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-22
- VIN: JN1AZ34D23T
- Components: SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Brembo aluminum calipers were used with steel bolts causing the breaks to get himot & seize the steel bolt in the calipers. 1 out of 2 brake jobs end up costing thousands & hours of work to get the seized bolts out, I have had a caliper fall off going 65 & got caught in between my tire & rear wheel arc.
2021-03-06
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-01
- VIN: JN1AZ34E53T
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: MY CAR FOR THE LAST YEAR WILL DRIVE 5-7 MILES AND STALL IN REGULAR TRAFFIC. WE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. I FINALLY HAVE ENOUGH $ TO TAKE TO NISSAN. THEY CAME BACK WITH IT NEEDS ALL 2 CAM SHAFT SENSORS AND CRANK SHAFT SENSOR REPLACED. WHEN I GO ON LINE AND SEARCH MY 2003 350Z TOURING EDITION RECALL, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM AS IT APPEARS THE WIRES CAN BREAK INSIDE DUE TO TEMP ON SOLDER JOINTS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS THIS A PROBLEM THAT WAS NOTED ON A RECALL AND THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS SAME MODEL, WHY NOW AM I GOING TO PAY NISSAN $1200 FOR THE REPAIR THAT SHOULD BE COVERED. I NEED THIS INVESTIGATED
2019-03-20
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-13
- VIN: JN1AZ34E23T
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN 350Z. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND TOOK NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO RESTART. IN ADDITION, THE TRACTION CONTROL, FLIP, AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. NUMEROUS UNKNOWN DEALERS AND INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WERE NOTIFIED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.
2019-01-21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-30
- VIN: JN1AZ34E23T
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: MY 2003 NISSAN 350Z WAS EXHIBITING THE EXACT SYMPTOMS OF A NHSTA RECALL NUMBER 03V455000 ( NISSAN NUMBER R2202) RECALL. I CONTACTED NISSAN DEALERS AND NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS WITH MY VIN AND WAS TOLD IT DIDN'T FALL UNDER THE RECALL. I THEN TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE NISSAN DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED AND THE DEALER CONCLUDED THAT BOTH (2) CAM POSITION SENSORS AND THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR, WERE FAILING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST TO ME OF 378.86 WHICH I PAID AND HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE BACK ONLY A FEW DAYS (<100 MILES) BUT SO FAR SEEMS TO HAVE RESOLVED THE ISSUE. I AGAIN CONTACTED NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY WOULD DO. I FURTHER EXPLAINED MY BELIEF THAT THE RECALL WAS MORE WIDESPREAD THAN INITIALLY THOUGHT BY NHSTA AND NISSAN TO NO AVAIL. I HAVE SPENT 20-30 HOURS DOING ONLINE RESEARCH AS TO WHAT WOULD CAUSE THE ISSUE AND IT ALL SEEMS TO LEAD BACK TO THE RECALL SYMPTOMS. I FURTHER REALIZED THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE BUT CAN'T SPEAK AS TO THEIR SPECIFIC SOLUTION AND THEREFORE THOUGHT IT PRUDENT TO TRY AND BRING IT TO THE NHTSA FOR FURTHER STUDY AND DATABASE INFORMATION. I WOULD VERY MUCH APPRECIATE THE NHTSA ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER TO HAVE THE MONEY I SPENT REIMBURSED TO ME BY NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS AS I BELIEVE THIS REPAIR SHOULD HAVE BEEN UNDER THE RECALL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IN THIS MATTER.
2018-03-18
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-07
- VIN: JN1AZ34D23T
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE 350Z ON THE HIGHWAY AND SLOWING DOWN WITH TRAFFIC AHEAD. THE ENGINE STALLED ALL OF A SUDDEN. THE CARS BEHIND COULD HAVE SMASHED INTO HER AND KILL HER. LUCKILY THAT DID NOT HAPPEN. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET, IT LOOKED LIKE THERE WERE MANY CASES OF 350ZS STALLING. INTERNET TOLD ME THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY FAULTY CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, WHICH WAS EXACTLY WHAT NISSAN DEALER IN DUBLIN CALIFORNIA REPLACED. IN FACT THEY REPLACED BOTH CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT COME ON WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED AS INDICATED BY THE DEALER. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START DESPITE MANY TRIES. AFTER 10-15 MINUTES OR SO, THE ENGINE STARTED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SOME OF THE 350Z WAS RECALLED. HOWEVER DEALER INDICATED THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE LIST. I FEEL THE NISSAN SHOULD PAY FOR MY $674.44 REPAIR BILL AS IT IS VERY DANGEROUS FOR A VEHICLE STALLING WHILE DRIVING.
2018-01-27
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-11
- VIN: JN1AZ34DX3T
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A LOUD POP AND FELT A SLIGHT TREMOR ON THE CLUTCH PEDAL WHICH BECAME VERY SOFT THEN STOPPED WORKING MAKING MY CAR IMMOBILE AFTER GETTING IT HOME I PULLED OUT THE TRANSMISSION AND NOTICED THAT THE PIVOT BOLT FOR THE CLUTCH HAD BROKEN OFF AT THE THREADS DESTROYING THE CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL AND AFTER SOME ONLINE RESEARCH I FOUND OUT THAT IT'S HAPPENED TO MANY OTHER PEOPLE AND MAY BE THE REASON I NEED TO GET MY TRANSMISSION REPAIRED
2017-12-14
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-25
- VIN: JN1AZ34D63T
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN 350Z. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT, THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED AND THE CONTACT HEARD A SQUEAKY NOISE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND TOOK THREE ATTEMPTS BEFORE IT WOULD RESTART. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH DID NOT RECOGNIZE THE CLUTCH; HOWEVER, THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CALL NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
2017-12-09
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-03
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: PURCHASED FOUR (4) MICHELIN TIRES FROM AMERICA'S TIRE DEPOT AND RECEIVED WARRANTY OF 45,000 MILES ON WEAR. HAVE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME GETTING PRORATED AMOUNT HAVING RECEIVED LESS THAN 20K MILES AND CHUNKING OF TIRES AS A RESULT.. DIFFICULTY RESIDES IN ATD/MICHELIN: NOT WANTING TO REPLACE TIRES WITHOUT ME SPENDING ANOTHER $500-$700 TO HAVE THEM MOUNTED, BALANCED ETC DUE TO THEIR PRO RATION CALCULATION FACTOR. MY ORIGINAL COST WAS $1000! RESEARCHING THE TIRES I FOUND THAT FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REOCCURRING. SINCE 2008 OR EARLIER. MICHELIN DENIES RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCING DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE TIRES THAT CONTRADICTS THE PUBLIC IMAGE THEY HAVE BUILT OVER MANY YEARS. COMPANY PLACES THE PROBLEM WITH THE CONSUMER THUS 'VOIDING' THE WARRANTY MILEAGE GUARANTY THAT THEY SELL WITH THE TIRES IN TURN COSTING THE CUSTOMER UNTOLD THOUSANDS/MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.THERE ARE NUMEROUS CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET REGARDING THESE UNDER ACHIEVING AND UNSAFE TIRES MICHELIN IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT STILL THEY ARE ALLOWED TO SELL THESE TIRES, DENY ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DEFECTS AND PRACTICE AN UNETHICAL, AND POSSIBLY ILLEGAL, BUSINESS MODEL.
2017-04-20
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-20
- VIN: JN1AZ34D63T
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THERE IS A DEFECT IN THIS VEHICLE THAT WONT LET YOU OPEN THE DOOR AND WINDOW ON EITHER, OR BOTH SIDES. BE IT WITH THE REMOTE OR EVEN WITH THE KEY FROM THE OUTSIDE, AND LEAVE YOU WITH NO OPTIONS TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE AS THE LATCH REFUSE TO MOVE, I LET YOU CONJURE THE MULTITUDE OF SCENARIOS THAT WOULD PUT YOUR LIFE IN JEOPARDY, IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION WHERE YOU HAVE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN A HURRY, A DEATH TRAP AT ANY TIME. A BRIEF SEARCH ON THE INTERNET WOULD SHOW THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH DIFFERENT MODELS OF NISSAN
2017-04-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-22
- VIN: JN1AZ34E33T
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: CAR HAS LESS THAN 66000 MILES YET IT SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. APPEARS TO BE ELECTRICAL/ALTERNATOR/RECHARGE ISSUE AN ALTERNATOR IS NOT SUPPOSED TO FAIL AT SUCH A YOUNG & TENDER MILEAGE. IF CAR SHUTS OFF IN A HIGH SPEED HWY SITUATION SOME ONE CAN GET KILLED!!! MY WIFES HONDA CIVIC HAS 240K WITH ORIGINAL ALTERNATOR!!
2017-02-03
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-23
- VIN: JN1AZ34D43T
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I HAVE A RANDOM MISFIRE OF PO300 AND NO ONE CAN FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE REACHED AND FOUND THIS IS A NISSAN RECALL
2016-10-06
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-26
- VIN: JN1AZ34D73T
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN 350Z. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF A FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000. UPDATED 12/21/16*LJ *TR
2016-05-18
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-01
- VIN: JN1AZ36A44M
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH YET AIRBAG FOR NISSAN RECALL ON AIRBAGS NOT LISTED FOR 350Z OF ANY YEAR?? LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO REASON (NO ACCIDENT OR FENDER BENDER-EXCEPT DEFECTIVE??). AN AIRBAG WAS REPLACED WHEN STILL UNDER WARRANTY IN 2005 OR 2006.
2016-03-28
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-02
- VIN: JN1AZ34E13T
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: "TAKATA RECALL" PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE AND TRIED GETTING THE PROBLEM FIX BUT NO LUCK..
2016-02-08
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-08
- VIN: JN1AZ34EX3T
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: CAR ABRUPTLY WITHOUT WARNING DROPPED SPEED BY 15 MPH WITH THE ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT AND THE SLIP LIGHT AND THE ETC LIGHT COMING ON. ALMOST KILLED BY THE TRUCK BEHIND ME; HE SWERVED TO THE EMERGENCY LANE TO AVOID HITTING ME DUE TO THE SUDDEN DEACCELERATION OF MY VEHICLE. RECALL R2033/R3022 DESCRIBES SITUATION. THERE IS A CAMPAIGN 03V455000 BUT NISSAN WILL NOT HONOR THIS FOR MY PARTICULAR VIN.
2016-01-29
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-02
- VIN: JN1AZ34E73T
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASH RECENTLY STARTED FLASHING IN THIS VEHICLE WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO GET IT DIAGNOSED AND THEY SAID THE LEFT SIDE AIRBAG MODULE WAS FAULTY AND THAT BOTH IT AND THE SUB-HARNESS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. UPON RESEARCHING THE ISSUE, IT APPEARS THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH, THIS SAME PART WAS RECALLED ON MY OWN CAR, A 2004 INFINITI G35 COUPE, ALSO A NISSAN PRODUCT. I CONTACTED NISSAN'S CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPT. TO SEE IF THEY COULD OFFER SOME ASSISTANCE IN RESOLVING THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THE DEALER QUOTED 723$ TO GET IT REPAIRED. NISSAN WOULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THE CAR WAS BEYOND ANY WARRANTIES... TRUE THE CAR IS NOW 13 YEARS OLD, BUT IT HAS BEEN PRETTY MUCH A GARAGED ITS ENTIRE LIFE AND HAS ONLY ABOUT 28,000 MILES. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THESE PARTS TO GO BAD OTHER THAN BEING DEFECTIVE... CONSIDERING HOW CRUCIAL THESE PARTS ARE FOR PASSENGER SAFETY, HOW COMMON THIS ISSUE IS, AND THE 350Z'S NOT SO STELLAR REPUTATION FOR SAFETY, ONE WOULD THINK A RECALL WOULD HAVE BEEN ISSUED ALREADY.
2016-01-15
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-11
- VIN: JN1AZ34E03T
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN 350Z. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
2015-07-29
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-27
- VIN: JN1AZ34E63T
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ENGINE STOPS WHILE DRIVING CAR. ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT COMES ON. TAKE CAR TO GARAGE - ENGINE SENSORS ARE BAD - HAD REPLACED. NISSAN STATES THAT THIS VEHICLE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 03V455000 - BUT PROBLEM WAS THE SAME - BAD ENGINE SENSORS. NISSAN NATIONAL COMPLAINT # 19620726 - NISSAN SAYS THEY DON'T HAVE ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND WHAT IS WORSE, DON'T SEEM TO CARE THAT THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION. WENT TO GOOGLE AND FOUND DOZENS OF OTHER CITATIONS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.
2015-07-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-11-08
- VIN: JN1AZ34DX3T
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: IN 2005, I BOUGHT A 2003 NISSAN 350Z. IN EARLY NOVEMBER OF 2011, I STARTED HAVING THESE PROBLEMS. THE ENGINE WOULD DIE SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE AND TCS LIGHTS WOULD COME ON, AND THE CAR WOULD RUN VERY ROUGH ONCE IT DID DECIDE TO START. I TOOK THE CAR INTO A NISSAN SERVICE CENTER ON 11/08/2011. THE MILEAGE ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE INVOICE WAS 83,906. ALONG WITH THE PROBLEMS NOTED ABOVE, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ADDED DIAG P0340 AND C1130 STORED, LOSS OF ENGINE SIGNAL. REPLACED CAMSHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT SENSORS. MY COST FOR THE REPAIR: $618.61. MY CAR HAD NOT ONE, BUT EVERY SYMPTOM OF A RECALLED CAR. THE CAMSHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT SENSOR (VERY SPECIFIC REPAIRS) WERE NEEDED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM; SAME AS A RECALLED VEHICLE. AFTER BRINGING THIS TO NISSAN'S ATTENTION, I WAS CONTACTED BY A REGIONAL MANAGER WHO STATED MY CAR WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST AND SHE COULD NOT HELP ME.I HOPE NO OTHER VEHICLES ENGINES SHUT OFF WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE.
2015-06-23
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-23
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JN1AZ34E43T
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 NISSAN 350Z. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, A VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED EXTREME INJURIES TO THE RIGHT EYE AND A FRACTURED RIGHT ARM, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. MA 10/22/2015 UPDATED 04/19/16*LJ UPDATED 10/26/217*CN
2015-02-26
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-12
- VIN: JN1AZ34D53T
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE AS SECOND OWNER WITH 24,000 MILES. AFTER A 2 YEARS OF USING THIS VEHICLE ON THE WEEKENDS, I START HEARING THE 5TH GEAR GRIND. I DID NOT PAID TO MUCH MIND BECAUSE IT DID IT NOW AND THEM, NOT EVERY TIME. 4 YEARS DOWN THE ROAD, IT DID IT MORE OFTEN AND I KNEW IT WAS IN FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.. ABOUT A WEEK AGO MY 3RD GEAR MADE A VIBRATION AND A HORRIBLE SOUND AND THAT WAS WHEN I KNEW SOMETHING REALLY WRONG WAS GOING ON.. TODAY MY CAR LOST 3RD GEAR, IT WON'T TAKE, AFTER I PUT THE VEHICLE ON 3RD I ACCELERATED AND NOTHING HAPPENS. 5TH GEAR STILL GRINDS AND BUT STILL WORK. IT IS NOT MY CLUTCH BECAUSE 1ST 2ND 4TH AND 5TH AND 6TH STILL VERY STRONG PULL.. NOW I'M DRIVING THIS CAR TO WORK, GETTING MONEY TOGETHER WAITING FOR THE BREAK DOWN OR TRANSMISSION LOCK... I FEEL UNSAFE ON THE ROAD, BUT I DO HAVE TO GET TO WORK I HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE AT THE TIME. I HATE MISTREATING MY Z THIS WAY.... 49,500 MILES ON THE TRANSMISSION..
2014-11-13
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-07
- VIN: JN1AZ34D73T
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING AND I BRAKED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND THE CAR CUT OFF .THE SECOND TIME I WAS BRAKING TO MAKE A TURN AND IT CUT OFF THIS TIME I HAD TO WAIT A FEW MINUTES. THE THIRD TIME I WAS AT A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND IT SHUT OFF AND THE FOURTH TIME I WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IT SHUT OFF AND ALL FOUR TIMES THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON BUT FOR SOME REASON ON THE FORTH TIME THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT GO OFF *TR
2014-11-10
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-10
- VIN: JN1AZ34E53T
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN 350Z. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE WARNING INDICATOR LLUMINATED. THE PROBLEM RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
2014-10-06
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-16
- VIN: JN1AZ34E73T
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE RISES WHEN DRIVING UP HILL AND WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. *TR
2014-08-12
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-06
- VIN: JN1AZ34E43T
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER THE CAR HAD TROUBLE STARTING. IT FINALLY STARTED, AND AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, MY CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THIS WAS TREMENDOUSLY DANGEROUS CONSIDERING I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY FREEWAY. I HAVE CONTACTED NISSAN, AND EVEN THOUGH MY VIN NUMBER FALLS WITHIN THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR REPORT RANGE, I WAS TOLD MY SPECIFIC VIN NUMBER IS BEING REFUSED. THE CHECK ENGINE CODE WAS INDEED FOR A CAM SHAFT SENSOR. THE RECALL CAMPAIGN IS R3022. *TR
2003 Nissan 350z recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2003 Nissan 350z.
2011-06-24
- Manufacturer: ZF SALES & SERVICE NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Summary: ZF SERVICE IS RECALL CERTAIN CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBER SX: K70358-01, SHIPPED TO WHOLESALERS AS SERVICE PARTS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, AND MARCH 8, 2011. THESE SERVICE PARTS ARE INTENDED FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 2003-2006 NISSAN 350Z AND INFINITI G35 VEHICLES. THE SX: K70358-01 CLUTCH KIT CONTAINS AN OVERSIZED CLUTCH DISC.
- Consequence: AN OVERSIZED CLUTCH DISC COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY ON THE INITIAL START-UP, IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND FAILS TO USE THE SERVICE BRAKES WHILE THE HAND BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED. UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
- Remedy: ZF SERVICE NOTIFY WHOLESALERS TO RETURN ANY AFFECTED CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES STILL IN INVENTORY FOR FREE REPLACEMENT KITS. THIS CONDITION WILL CORRECT ITSELF AFTER THE FIRST START-UP AND USAGE OF THE CLUTCH KIT. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH ITS PERFORMANCE, ZF SERVICES WILL REIMBURSE THE OWNER FOR THE COST OF THE REPLACEMENT CLUTCH KIT AND A REASONABLE AMOUNT FOR ITS INSTALLATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ZF SERVICES AT 1-800-321-0784 EXT. 6748.
2006-05-24
- Manufacturer: CK MOTORSPORT, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
2005-12-13
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE. RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006, FOR NISSAN OWNERS, AND ON MARCH 13, 2006, FOR INFINITI OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
2003-11-17
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS.
- Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON, CREATE A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE REDUCED ENGINE POWER, OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANK POSITION SENSORS. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR(S), AND IN SOME CASES, THE VARIABLE TIMING CONTROL SENSOR(S). VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGN, 01V357, ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS NEW CAMPAIGN. THE REPLACEMENT SENSORS USED IN THAT CAMPAIGN ARE ALSO AFFECTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Negative 2003 Nissan 350z car reviews
Positive 2003 Nissan 350z car reviews
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It's an awesome car, except for the rear end. I've been waiting for this one for a long time!
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The Z is great! It has such a tight and solid feel, just like an 80 grand 911. I'm actually more pleased than I thought I would be.
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Unbelievable car. The price, performance, quality, and attention to detail are truly impressive and outclass anything at that price point!
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Hi there! I was wondering if you could help me understand why Nissan doesn't offer VDC on their rear-wheel drive models. I noticed that BMW and Audi both have stability control systems on all their cars. Other than that, I think the car is a great deal and looks amazing, although some people have commented on the rear design. What do you think?
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This sports car is fantastic! It comes with more standard features than any other car out there.
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Sep 12, 2005 ... I had minor tire feathering but still got 24,000 miles on the OEM tires with tread left when I switched tires. The tranny shifts like a swiss ...
Looking at buying 2003 350Z problems to look for? | Nissan 350Z ...
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May 14, 2015 ... The most common problem with the 03 Z was the front tire feathering issue. I would imagine this has been fixed by now by a previous owner.
Do 03' 350Zs have a tranny problem? - MY350Z.COM - Nissan 350Z ...
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/527979-do-03-350zs-have-a-tranny-problem.html
Jun 30, 2011 ... 2003 and transmission problems are common. WSchli1672's Avatar. WSchli1672 , 07-03-2011 03:46 PM. Registered User. I have a 2003 350Z Track ...
2003 Nissan 350Z Problems and Complaints - 7 Issues
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Problem with your 2003 Nissan 350Z? Our list of 7 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2003 Nissan 350Z.
Reliability of the Nissan 350z : r/cars
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Jun 29, 2017 ... I owned a first year, 2003 Performance 350Z. Overall, I'd say one of the best cars out there. I had zero issues with it, other than the well- ...
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I confidently purchased the vehicle based on Edmunds recommendation and thoroughly enjoyed driving it. However, I experienced numerous tire issues, including frequent pressure calibration and excessive wear resulting in unpleasant road noise. Additionally, the car performed poorly in inclement weather. As a result, I made the decision to trade it in for a Volkswagen Passat station wagon in 2004. Overall, I am relatively satisfied with the Passat.