2004 Nissan 350z problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (27) · Suspension:front (15) · Fuel System, Gasoline (12)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
107 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:clutch Assembly 2011-06-24 · campaign 11E024000 · 199 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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
Service bulletins (84)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB17-019H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB13-028I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
removing foreign material from the window glass this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB09-081K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
windshield cracking this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 84 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-03-06 · Unknown Or Other“my 350z was overheating so i took it to sun devil auto in sun city west. sam malone inspected it. he said i needed a new radiator, hoses, gaskets for a price of $1400.00+ .i went to the firestone dealer in surprise on meeker, he told me to go put antifreeze in and check ot out. i did and no overheating now? mr. malone lied to me and i want him fir…”
2024-04-24 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 131,000 mi“the contact owns a 2004 nissan 350z. the contact stated while refueling the vehicle, after stepping away from the vehicle, the contact was alerted by his passenger that there was a fuel leak underneath the vehicle. the contact stated that the passenger was alerted by the odor of gasoline. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it wa…”
2022-02-03 · Air Bags“the airbag light came on for no reason, has never come on before. no accidents, fender bender, no bumps. shop read an error code of b1129. checked right passenger srs seat connections as code suggests and reset the light. light came back on in two days. shop says airbag may not deploy and can not determine the exact cause. could easily cost o…”
2021-09-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 115,000 mi“the contact's girlfriend owns a 2004 nissan 350z. the contact stated that upon refueling the gas tank, a large amount of gasoline began to leak out from the gas tank and underneath the vehicle. the contact also stated that upon entering the vehicle, a strong fuel odor began to emit from the vehicle. due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle t…”
2020-01-19 · Tires · 16,361 mi“i purchased 4 new tires for my 2004 nissan 350z, they are the falken pro g5 sport a/s tires p225/45r18 on the front. 245/45/r18 on the rear on 2/06/19 the mileage in was 16,292. on 1/15/20 i took the car out and the car was bouncing all over the road, i took it back to discount tires in las vegas nevada on that same day and they said it was the bal…”
2019-08-14 · Wheels · 155 mi · 💥 crash“hello, i was leaving a stop sign barely moving and all of a sudden it sounded like a gun going off in my car. before i could grasp my next thought my car flipped completely over on its side no tires touching the ground! i had to crawl out passenger window . upon inspection of vehicle this is what was found.…”
2019-06-20 · Air Bags · 135,000 mi“i bought a 2004 z350 and i bought it on mother's day last month and i got the car in the abarat was already on the car the light was already on when i purchased a car from a dealership and i was told that it was against the law to sell a car with the airbag light on.…”
2019-04-16 · Air Bags · 16,700 mi“my car light just came on. i never had an accident with my car since i purchased it from palm springs nissan. in 2004…”
2018-02-20 · Engine · 153,000 mi“350z recall. 2004 350z . original owner of car. a couple weeks ago, while driving car hesitated, then resumed but check engine light tcs off light and slip lights on, and remained on. this week while driving 40mph without warning the car hesitated but actually stalled. i was able to somewhat safely pull to right side of road. after 15 minutes o…”
2017-07-24 · Engine · 117,000 mi“service engine warning light is on. car turns of without warning while operating. cam shaft sensor warning. car is currently parked outside home.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.