2006 Nissan 350z problems
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Common 2006 Nissan 350z problems
The Nissan 350Z, produced from 2003 to 2009, is known for its superb comfort and outstanding performance, as well as above-average reliability. However, it does suffer from a few common problems that owners have reported.
One of the most common issues is related to the throttle body, which is prone to carbon buildup in some units of the 2003 to 2009 Nissan 350Z. This buildup can lead to high idle, erratic idle, and intermittent power surging. These issues occur 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. Some owners have resolved this problem by disconnecting the battery for an hour and resetting the computer, while others have had to replace the throttle body entirely.
Another common problem is worn fuel dampers, which can cause ticking noises in the engine compartment while the car is idling. This issue has been reported by many owners of 2003 to 2009 Nissan 350Zs. The fuel damper can produce a ticking noise when the engine is idling, and in some cases, it can cause the airbag warning light to turn on. Replacing the worn fuel damper on both sides has resolved this problem for most owners.
The 2005 Nissan 350Z has a number of engine-related problems, including stalling, excessive oil consumption, crankshaft and camshaft sensor failure, and tapping noises coming from the engine bay. Some owners have reported hearing their engine knocking at 40,000 miles, but have been told that this is "normal" and doesn't need fixing.
The 2006 Nissan 350Z has been rated as the worst model year for engine problems, with the most reported problem being grinding between gears. The average cost to fix this issue is $3,000, with an average mileage of 30,000 miles.
In addition to these specific issues, the Nissan 350Z has some common problems that affect high-mileage vehicles. These include synchro wear, timing chain guide and tensioner failure, and broken fuel dampers, which mainly affect 2003-2006 350Zs. Other issues, such as oil consumption, sensor failure, and clicking driveshafts, can affect all 350Zs.
In summary, while the Nissan 350Z is a reliable and dependable sports car, it does have its fair share of problems. Regular maintenance and careful handling can help ensure a long service life for this vehicle.
Is 2006 Nissan 350Z reliable?
This 350z is very reliable and fun to drive Also very affordable. Maintenence is cheap on these nissans. I wouldn't use it as a daily driver,unless your very young,but still very comfortable for your casual cruising.
Do 350Z have problems?
A few problems that the Nissan 350Z suffers from include throttle body issues, worn fuel dampers, and engine problems.
How safe is a 2006 Nissan 350Z?
For the deadliest, Nissan's 350Z was way ahead of the pack, with a driver death rate at 143 per million registered vehicle years, ahead of the Nissan Titan pickup truck at 126.
Is Nissan 350Z a bad first car?
In conclusion, the Nissan 350Z can be a great first car for drivers who are looking for a car that is fun to drive and has impressive performance. However, the car may not be the best choice for new drivers or those who are on a tight budget.
2006 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:
- Air bags problems
- Wheels problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Power train problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2006 Nissan 350z vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2006 Nissan 350z
The NHTSA has received 53 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2006 Nissan 350z. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2006 Nissan 350z vehicles.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-15
- VIN: JN1AZ36A26M
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2006 Nissan 350Z. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH the vehicle became hot, started smoking and it stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle was steered to the side of the road where the hood was lifted. The contact stated that she then observed condensation under the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the head gasket and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-26
- VIN: JN1AZ34D46M
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: Tire size 265/35ZR19 driving down highway at 55 mph when tire blew out. I was able to lucklily get the shoulder and it looked like my tire was cut open with a can opener on the sidewall. The tpms sensor was working fine and they were never plugged and had plenty of tread. I sent pictures of the damage to continental that just replies they’re not warranted. If you google continental blow outs you will see tires and even recalls that look just like mine. I definitely could of been killed or killed someone else if the blowout occurred on a busy highway because I lost control
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-04-09
- VIN: JN1AZ36A26M
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: MY 2006 350Z IS DOING EXACTLY WHAT IS STATED BELOW FROM YOUR WEBSITE. I PURCHASE MY CAR IN 2012 AND WAS NOT AWARE THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM AS I HAD BEEN DRIVING AUTOMATICS. June 24, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11E024000 SERVICE EQUIPMENT/CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES 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.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-08
- VIN: JN1AZ36A16M
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The airbag sensor failed and the light is flashing. The tire pressure sensor failed and the light is on.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-09
- VIN: JN1AZ34D46M
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2006 Nissan 350Z. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the accelerator and brake pedals became unresponsive while depressed. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle and the vehicle regained functionality. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-01-23
- VIN: JN1AZ36A36M
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN 350Z. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE PEARSON NISSAN DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE AIR BAG MODULES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND WAS REPAIRED TWICE A YEAR FOR THE PAST SEVEN YEARS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,532.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-21
- VIN: JN1AZ36A26M
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIRBAG IS FLASHING ON WHEN CAR IS RUN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-10
- VIN: JN1AZ34DX6M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: ISSUE WITH CAM SHAFT SENSOR FAILURE. REPLACED BANK 2 AND NOW BANK 1. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE ACCORDING TO ALL OF THE PEOPLE COMPLAINING. THIS WAS PART OF A RECALL FOR 2003 MODELS, BUT NOT FOR 2006 MODELS. CAR HAS 121,000 MILES AND RUNS SMOOTH, EXCEPT FOR THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR FAILURES. IT IS BECOMING DANGEROUS, BECAUSE IT IS KILLING THE ENGINE WHEN IT TRIPS AND HAVING THAT HAPPEN AT 70MPH ON THE INTERSTATE IS A CONCERN FOR INJURY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-25
- VIN: JN1AZ34DX6M
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE DOOR MECHANISM BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE HAS FAILED, I CANNOT ENTER OR EXIT THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE. THIS POSES A GREAT SAFETY HAZARD IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-01
- VIN: JN1AZ36A56M
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT STAYS LIGHT ANYTIME THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-10
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA INFLATOR-AIRBAG LIGHT START FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. DEALER STSTED THAT IT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-20
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL 15V-287 I CALLED NUMBER 1-888-387-7235. CUSTOMER SERVICES TOOK MY PHONE NUMBER TO CALL BACK. THEN THEY DIDN'T. I'M CALLING FOR WOODBRIDGE AVENEL,NJ
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-28
- Number Of Deaths: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JN1AZ34D26M
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY SON WAS DRIVING HOME HE HAD A ACCIDENT, HE HIT A TREE AND WAS KILLED. HE WAS ONLY 20YRS OLD. PATRICK'S AIR BAGS NEVER OPENED WHICH MAYBE HE WOULD BE ALIVE TODAY IF THEY DID.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-11
- VIN: 5N1AN08UX6C
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: ON MAY 8TH BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE LOCAL COLONIAL NISSAN OF MEDFORD, MA AND THEY DIAGNOSED THE CAR WITH A FUEL ISSUE, WHICH DID COST ME $1,200 THE NEXT DAY THEY CALLED ME TO BRING THE CAR BACK AS THEY HAD FORGOTTEN TO TIGHTEN UP A FEW THINGS. WENT BACK AND LEFT THE CAR THERE FOR A FEW HOURS. THE NEXT DAY MAY 11TH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND HAD TO BRING THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED DUE TO A WIDESPREAD DEFECT WHERE COOLANT LEAKS INTO THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. WHEN THAT COOLANT MIXES WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID IT CREATES A TOXIC HELL STEW THAT DESTROYS THE TRANSMISSION. GIVEN THE OCTOBER 2012 CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT, NISSAN IS ASKING THAT I PAY $3,000 TO FIX THE TRANSMISSION. I DID ALSO PAY FOR ANOTHER PART, WHICH DID COST ANOTHER $250. SO WITHIN A WEEK I PAID $4,450 TO FIX MY CAR, WHILE I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS ISSUE BY NISSAN AND I AM THE FIRST OWNER OF THIS CAR.
AIR BAGS,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-18
- VIN: JN1AZ34D76M
- Components: AIR BAGS,WHEELS
- Summary: I RECENTLY BOUGHT A USED VEHICLE AT NORFOLK MOTORSPORTS IN NORFOLK VA. THEY HAD BOUGHT THE VEHICLE THRU INSPECTION AND IT DID NOT PASS IT, ACCORDING TO THE MANAGER, IT WAS MISSING THE AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER AND THEY WAS GOING TO BUY THE WHOLE COMPONENT FOR IT INSTEAD. I HAD A MEETING WITH THE OWNER OF THE COMPANY ALONG WITH THE MANAGER, SALESPERSON; THE OWNER HAD STATED TO ME AND MY FIANC AT THE TIME THAT HE COULD HAVE EASILY CLIPPED THE WIRE TO THE SEAT AND IT WOULD PASS INSPECTION. ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER I FINALLY RECEIVED THE VEHICLE AND NOW THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT IS SHOWING THAT ITS ON "OFF", TO ME, THIS INDICATES THAT THEY TRIPPED THE WIRE TO LET IT PASS INSPECTION. I ALSO BELIEVE THAT THEY TRIPPED THE WIRES FOR THE TIRES LIGHTS ON IT. I HAD ASKED FOR MONEY BACK BUT WOULD NOT GIVE IT TO ME SINCE IT IS CONSIDERED A "LEMON". THEY ARE ONLY WILLING TO GIVE ME A TRADE-IN INSTEAD. TILL THIS DAY I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE TITLE BECAUSE AT THE TIME OF SALE THEY TOLD ME I HAD TO CALL THE DAY BEFORE AND THEIR ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL WOULD GIVE IT TO ME. THEY HAVE BEEN GIVING THE RUN-AROUND ON THIS VEHICLE THAT I HAVE PAID IN CASH FOR. THEY NOW WANT TO ME TO PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT IS THE" ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT", ALONG WITH ANOTHER LIGHT ABOUT THE TIRES. I AM AFRAID THEY WILL ALSO TRIP THE WIRES ON THAT VEHICLE SO IT WILL PASS INSPECTION. THEY TRYING TO FORCE MY HAND INTO SOMETHING THAT I DO NOT WANT INSTEAD OF GIVING MY CASH BACK THAT I GAVE TO THEM FROM THE BANK. *TR
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-05
- VIN: JN1AZ36A86M
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: ON FRIDAY JULY 5TH 2013 JUST AFTER GETTING OFF THE EXPRESSWAY I HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. JUST AS I PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY MY WHEEL (RIM) BROKE OFF. WOW, THANK THE GOOD LORD I WASN'T ON THE FREEWAY. THE WHEEL HUB WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE BOLTS, AND THE RIM BROKE, UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE OTHER FRONT WHEEL HAS CRACKS ON ALL FIVE SPOKES. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, HAD IT TOWED TO THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP IN OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA. WHY HAS THERE BEEN NO RECALLS. IT SEEMS THERE ARE NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM. STILL AWAITING A RESPONSE FROM MOSSY NISSAN IN OCEANSIDE, CA. *TR
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-05-17
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JN1AZ36A26M
- Components: POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: THE DATE IS WHEN I RECEIVED MY CAR FROM THE BODY SHOP AFTER 3-CAR WRECK. DROVE IT TO WORK AND THE CAR HAD NO POWER TO CLIMB A HILL. CALLED INSURANCE COMPANY, TOOK IT BACK THEY DID NO REPAIRS TO THE ENGINE, SO IT WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THE CAR WASN'T DOWNSHIFTING PROPERLY, THEN IT STARTED MAKING A SOUND LIKE IT WAS STUCK IN A SPIN CYCLE AND SHOOT OUT CAUSING THE CAR TO GO FASTER. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP NOTHING. SO WITH THE CAR DOING THE SPIN CYCLE AND SHOOTING OUT FAST, IT STARTED MAKING THIS THUMPING NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THIS WAS SO FREQUENT I THOUGHT THE ENGINE WAS ABOUT DROP OUT, SO I TOOK IT TO TRANSMISSION SHOP; THEY FOUND A CODE FOR AN ELECTRICAL SOLENOID AND RESET IT. I WAS INSTRUCTED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN. A WEEK LATER IT DID BUT ALL THE TIME. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, THIS TIME THEY WITNESS THE PROBLEM AND CALLED THE CORPORATION TECH'S; WHO RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE IDLE RELEARN AND ODOMETER CLUSTER (MILES OFF). THEY WERE REPLACED BUT MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, INSURANCE COMPANY SENT A THIRD PARTY INSPECTOR OUT. HE FOUND OUT THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE ARE BAD AND IS NOT RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT. I CALLED NISSAN CORPORATION RECEIVED A CLAIM NUMBER, A MONTH LATER THEY CALLED TO SAY THEY ARE NOT GOING TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. I ASKED THE DEALERSHIP TO CHECKOUT MY PARKING BRAKE BECAUSE THE LIGHT FOR IT DIDN'T COME ON WITH THE OLD ODOMETER CLUSTER BECAUSE I DROVE MY CAR HOME FROM THEIR SHOP AND IT WAS ENGAGED BUT NOTHING INDICATING THAT IT WAS. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT EXPLODE FROM THE WRECK EITHER AND ALSO THE CAR TIRES WILL NOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER AIR PRESSURE. HAD TO GET MY OIL RECHECK SEVERAL TIMES AFTER GETTING THE OIL CHANGED. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE HERE IN HAWAII WITH ALL THIS TRAFFIC, STILL AT THE DEALERSHIP. I HAVE THE REPORT FROM THE INSPECTOR IF YOU WANT IT. *TR
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-12-24
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING TO VISIT MY GRANDSONS ON CHRISTMAS EVE, THE REAR DRIVE WHEEL BROKE. THE WHEEL BROKE FROM THE CAR AND TRAVEL DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN AND GET IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I COULD ONLY SIT HELPLESS AS I WATCH THE BROKEN WHEEL BOUNCE DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THE WHEEL CAME TO A STOP MORE THAN 400 YARDS. A QUOTE FROM THE CHP OFFICER, "IT NEVER HAPPENS THIS WAY. USUALLY THE WHEEL LANDS ON SOMEONE ELSE'S CAR CAUSING A ACCIDENT." THIS IS THE SECOND WHEEL THAT HAS BROKE ON MY CAR. SUMMER 2011 I HAD TO REPLACE A CRACKED WHEEL WHEN GETTING NEW TIRES. THE REMAINING TWO WHEELS ON THE CAR HAVE BEEN LOOKED AT AND CRACKS HAVE BEEN FOUND. SINCE MY INSURANCE WILL NOT COVER THE COST OF NEW WHEELS, I'M FORCED TO REPLACE THEM MYSELF. WHILE DOING SOME INVESTIGATIVE WORK, I HAVE FOUND MORE THAN A DOZEN CASES JUST LIKE MINE. THE TIRE SHOP I VISITED TODAY SAID THEY HAVE HAD 3 OTHER NISSAN 350Z - 2006 WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HOW MANY CASES HAVE NOT BEEN REPORTED? NISSAN WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND RECALL THEIR BAD BATCH OF WHEELS FROM 2006. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE NISSAN RESPONSIBLE AND RECALL THESE WHEELS? *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-02-28
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JN1AZ34D26M
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-17
- VIN: JN1AZ36A96M
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN 350Z. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL RIM DEVELOPED A CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED THE WHEEL TO LOOSE AIR PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO OFFERED TO COVER FIFTY PERCENT OF THE REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000. KMJ
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-06
- VIN: JN1AZ36A56M
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: HEARD SOME SQUEAKING FROM FRONT LEFT TIRE. I INSPECTED THE CHROME WHEEL AND FOUND ALL 5 SPOKES HAD CRACKS IN THEM ALL THE WAY THROUGH. I HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND FOUND ALL 4 CHROME WHEELS HAD CRACKS AND WAS ADVISED TO PARK VEHICLE AS IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. I CONTACTED THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MY DEALERSHIP AND HE ADVISED THAT THE RIMS ON MY VEHICLE WERE SENT OUT TO BE CHROMED BY SOMEONE ELSE OTHER THAN NISSAN CAUSING NISSAN NOT TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE CRACKED RIMS. THIS VEHICLE, A TOURING ROADSTER 350Z WAS BOUGHT NEW FROM A NISSAN DEALERSHIP WITH THESE CHROME RIMS ALREADY ON THEM, THIS OTHER DEALERSHIP ALSO HAPPENS TO BE OWNED BY THE CURRENT DEALERSHIP I GO TO. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THE DEALERSHIP ALSO WOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE BECAUSE THEY ONLY WARRANTY THIS FOR 3YEARS/36,000. MY VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 19,600 MILES ON IT. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JN1AZ34D76M
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN 350Z. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR. HE MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY POWER AND WHEN IT WAS HALF WAY UP AS A RESULT A BURNING SMELL CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION, THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE SLAVE CYLINDER WERE ALSO REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,000.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-11-18
- VIN: JN1AZ34E16M
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING IN A HEAVY RAIN, WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON A MEDIUM SPEED, THE WIPERS STOPPED. BY TURNING OFF AND ON THE WIPERS, I COULD NOT GET THEM TO RESTART. WHILE TRYING TO GET TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD, THE WIPERS BEGAN WORKING AGAIN ON THEIR OWN. THEY WERE OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 SECONDS. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN, APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH LATER. IN A 45 MINUTE DRIVE HOME, IN HEAVY RAIN, THE WIPERS QUIT ON 3 OCCASIONS. EACH STOPPAGE SEEM TO LAST FOR 30-45 SECONDS. THEY WOULD RESTART ON THEIR OWN, THERE DIDN'T SEEM TO BE ANYTHING THAT I COULD DO TO START THEM. I TOOK THE CAR TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP TO FIX. THEY SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND TO BRING IT BACK WHEN IT WAS HAPPENING ALL THE TIME. I TOLD THEM THAT IT WAS TOO DANGEROUS AND I DID NOT WANT TO DRIVE IT IN THE RAIN AS IT WAS TOO HAZARDOUS. THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO AS THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH NISSAN CORPORATE, THEY HAD THEIR TECH DEPARTMENT TRY AND TROUBLESHOOT WITH THE DEALERSHIP. THEY FOUND NOTHING. I NOW HAVE A VEHICLE WHICH I FEEL IS EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AND HAVE HAD NO SUPPORT FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN RESOLVING IT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-06
- VIN: JN1AZ34D66M
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: ON 10/6/2010 I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND EVALUATION OF PROBLEM IN SHIFTING MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION HAD PROBLEM WITH 1-2 AND 4-3 SHIFTS WITH GRINDING AND DIFFICULTY SHIFTING. THE CAR WAS FOUND TO HAVE A FAULTY TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO FOUND TO HAVE, AS STATED BY THE TECH, NO VISIBLE OIL IN THE ENGINE. THIS INDICATES A CONSUMPTION OF 5+ QUARTS WITHIN 6500 MILES. A TSB BY NISSAN: NTB07-088 DATES BACK TO 2007 OF HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION. THE NEWEST TSB (NTB07-088D) ONLY REPLACES THE SHORT-BLOCK OF THE ENGINE AS WAS DONE BY THE DEALER. THIS HAS NOT ADDRESSED THE DAMAGE OF THE ENGINE DUE TO OIL STARVATION, AS THE TSB COVERS ONLY PARTIAL OIL CONSUMPTION, NOT NEAR TOTAL AS IN THIS CASE. AS OF THE REPAIR, THE ENGINE HAS A ROUGHER IDLE AND THE NEW TRANSMISSION IS STILL DIFFICULT TO SHIFT FROM NOW 1-2 AND 5-6. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-09-16
- VIN: JN1AZ34D16M
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I PURCHASED A 2006 NISSAN 350 Z IN 2009 WITH A CLEAN TITLE AND WAS EXCITED ABOUT THE PURCHASE INITIALLY HOWEVER, TO MY DISMAY I BEGAN NOTICING THE CAR WAS CONSUMING OIL AT AN UNUSUAL RATE. THIS FIRST SYMPTOM I OBSERVED WAS A RATTLING NOISE ORIGINATING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I THEN CHECKED ALL MY FLUIDS AND NOTICED THAT THE MOTOR OIL DIPSTICK WAS NOT REGISTERING OIL, I THEN PROCEEDED TO CORRECT THE OIL LEVEL. I NOTICED THAT ABOUT THREE (3) MONTHS LATER THE RATTLING NOISE RETURN AND UPON CHECKING THE CAR WAS WITHOUT OIL AGAIN. I HAVE NOTICED THAT IT HAS BECAME NECESSARY FOR ME TO REFILL THE ENGINE WITH MOTOR OIL ROUGHLY EVERY THREE (3) MONTHS. I CONDUCTED SOME RESEARCH ONLINE WHEREBY IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT 2006 NISSAN 350 Z'S WHERE SYNONYMOUS WITH MYSTERIOUSLY CONSUMING OIL. I HAVE CONTACTED NISSAN OF NORTH AMERICA WHERE I WAS GIVING THE RUN AROUND. I AM ASKING NHTSA TO ASSIST IN WHATEVER WAY POSSIBLE TO HAVE THE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE WITH 2006 NISSAN 350 Z'S REMEDIED, THANKS. *TR
2006 Nissan 350z recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2006 Nissan 350z.
- 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.
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My GT finally arrived last week, and I've been spending the past week driving it around town. It's the best car I've ever driven, and for the money, the best deal. I absolutely love this car!
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Fun to drive, very reliable! The only problem I had was with the driver's side window motor. I added a cold air intake and high flow exhaust, and now it gets 24.5 MPG. The track model handles really well with its 18/19 inch wheels, bimbro brakes, and stiff suspension.
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I'm pretty happy with my Z! As the second owner of a 2006 GT convertible with only ~15K miles, she's like new. I love almost everything about it - the good looks, the fun driving experience, and the quality fit and finish. While the mileage isn't the best, it's to be expected. It's a great car as a second vehicle, but I'm not sure I'd want it as my primary driver. I really enjoy the three F's - fast, fun, and did I mention fast? The top is easy to put up and down. Although the '06 model is missing USB and i-connectivity, I had Sirius/XM installed and it sounds great on the Bose system. I can't wait for my next Z!
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with my 2006 350Z (base) that I bought back in August of that year. I still absolutely love every second behind the wheel! It's such a fun car to drive, even around town. Plus, the only time it's ever in the shop is for routine maintenance, which is great. Since I live in the mid-Atlantic region, I use it year-round, but I did get a set of good winter tires, which are a must if the Z is ever going to see snow. The gas mileage I get driving around town (~19 combined) is decent for the class of car and engine, but nothing spectacular. While the car is comfortable for shorter drives, I start to feel anything over about 4 hours (mainly in my right leg since the base model does not have cruise control). Thanks for listening!
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I did a lot of research before buying my car and was aware that oil consumption could be an issue with some 06 Zs. However, I decided it was worth the risk as the Nissan warranty gave me peace of mind. Unfortunately, in Jan 2009, my car started making weird noises and suffered a loss of power and oil pressure. Despite regularly servicing my car at the dealer, the service manager determined that the engine needed to be replaced under recall. It took 2 weeks, and my car has been in the shop more times than our Porsche and BMW combined! We've had issues with the clutch assembly, brakes, electrical system, trunk release, passenger power window, TPMS, heat shield, and wheel hub. The car has been kept at the dealer for days or even weeks at a time, and while they didn't provide a loaner car, they did offer a shuttle service. Thankfully, we have multiple cars!
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Nikolas Langworth 2025-01-03
I've been driving my manual 2006 350Z Touring Convertible for 4 years now and it has been a fun experience. However, I was expecting higher quality and reliability for the price I paid ($40k). It's a great car to drive, with its good power and mileage, and the styling always turns heads. Although I mainly use it for commuting, I have had a blast pushing the speed and cornering a few times. On the downside, I had to replace the stock tires after only 26k miles, which cost me $700. I have also experienced some reliability problems, including a cracked drive shaft, a cracked convertible top, bubbled coating on both door handles, a failed convertible top mechanism, belt replacement after 2.5 years, and interior paint degrading and peeling off. Despite these issues, I still enjoy driving my car and appreciate its unique features.