MYRModel Year Report

2003 Nissan 350Z

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2003 Nissan 350Z
BUILT 2026-08-02

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan 350Z Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2003: 275 complaints 2003 2004: 144 complaints 2004 2005: 83 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2006 2007: 73 complaints 2007 2008: 24 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2009
2003: 275 complaints
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YearComplaints
2003275
2004144
200583
200653
200773
200824
20095

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SUSPENSION 28%

28% of complaints: suspension — 76 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
TIRES 22%

22% of complaints: tires — 61 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 32 distinct reports on file.

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Brembo aluminum calipers were used with steel bolts causing the breaks to get himot & seize the steel bolt in the calipers.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240915

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 27 distinct reports on file.

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CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILURE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL DURING OPERATION. VEHICLE IS HARD TO RESTART AFTER FAILURE. THIS MAY CAUSE A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120508

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN 350Z. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED MOMENTS LATER AND RESUMED AS NORMAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120502

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 27 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20031222 — engine and engine cooling

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 T

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 A

Campaign 03V455000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060227 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.

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

Campaign 05V555000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

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 N

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.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20110713 — power train

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 F

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 C

Campaign 11E024000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Nissan 350Z — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (76 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (61 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V455000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V555000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11E024000 (power train) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2003 Nissan 350Z reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Nissan 350Z?

The most-reported component is suspension:front, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Nissan 350Z have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.