2005 Nissan 350z problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (24) · Engine And Engine Cooling (8) · Wheels (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
65 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 (69)
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.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines 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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 69 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-11-09 · Air Bags · 800 mi“2005 nissan 350z passenger air bag warning light flashing,dealer preformed diagnostic test and reset.warning light returns after 25 miles.returned to dealership estimated cost of $350.00 to repair with no guarantee of cost to repair,purchased a actron code reader and preformed diagnostics test and reset .warning light reappears preformed code read…”
2020-02-09 · Engine · 41,000 mi“while driving at around 40mph, my 2005 nissan 350z (41xxx miles) shut down completely. no power, brakes, steering, anything. i glided to a stop and pulled over as best as i could. every indicator light came on: check engine, service soon, tire pressure, etc. i was on a flat, busy city street going straight when this happened. prior to this, i had n…”
2019-04-22 · Exterior Lighting“at 45,000 miles the air bag light came on. dealers wants an arm, a leg, and half of the other leg to fix. this is a common problem and there is not a recall yet. dealer says they can start replacing parts but that may not fix the problem. verbal estimate could be around $3,200 to start! care is pristine, garage kept, never seen rain or snow. …”
2018-11-11 · Air Bags · 40,000 mi“air bag lights have been flashing for 3 years whether parked or in motion, dealership says $1500 to diagnose but believes bags are not functioning and advises to "drive safely" if i decide not to repair. not on recall list which is unreal this is a safety issues as bags will not go off if in a collision according to dealership.…”
2018-10-08 · Power Train · 52,000 mi“clutch sticking to floor have to place foot under clutch to pop back in place so i can continue to use clutch. also, slip light comes on since nissan of bowie, md rotated my tires, in the 13 yrs i have owned no mechanic has ever done and i question it at nissan of bowie, md.…”
2018-07-16 · Unknown Or Other“the replacement headlights bought from amazon (autolightsbulbs) are not adjustable like the ones from the dealer. i contacted the dealer i bought it from and they state that these are dot and sae certified. please find supplied…”
2018-05-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 49,000 mi“all the crankshaft senors and cam sensors failed with a total lose of power creating and very dangerous situation since i could not steer the car to a safe location. in other words i was very lucky that an accident was not created as a result of this failure. there was no warning and no backup to power the vehicle safely on the city street.…”
2017-11-28 · Air Bags · 45,270 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan 350z. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to warner nissan (1070 bright rd, findlay, oh 45840 (419) 423-7162) where it was diagnosed that both frontal air bags needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired due to cost. the manufacturer was made awa…”
2017-10-12 · Air Bags · 62,451 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan 350z. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the vehicle. the vehicle was unoccupied and the air bags did not deploy however, the air bag warning indicator illuminated after the crash. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was taken to nissan gettel, l…”
2017-08-31 · Air Bags · 2,000 mi“i wan't told it was a takata recall. my air bag light went on 9 times and i only have 41k on the car. every time the dealer told me it came from the seats.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.