2006 Nissan 350z problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (9) · Air Bags (9) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (6)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
41 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 (65)
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 65 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-03-21 · Engine · 72,000 mi“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…”
2023-10-14 · Tires“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 wa…”
2022-04-09 · Power Train“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…”
2021-12-13 · Air Bags“the airbag sensor failed and the light is flashing. the tire pressure sensor failed and the light is on.…”
2021-10-28 · Engine · 95,000 mi“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 no…”
2017-06-05 · Air Bags · 45,532 mi“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 pas…”
2017-04-17 · Air Bags · 41,000 mi“airbag is flashing on when car is run…”
2016-09-12 · Engine · 121,000 mi“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 wh…”
2016-08-09 · Unknown Or Other · 1,470,000 mi“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.…”
2016-08-08 · Air Bags · 71,000 mi“passenger side airbag indicator light stays light anytime the engine is running.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.