MYRModel Year Report

2005 Nissan 350Z

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2005 Nissan 350Z
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:04:19.361Z

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, 2005 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
2005: 83 complaints
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YearComplaints
2003275
2004144
200583
200653
200773
200824
20095

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 35%

35% of complaints: air bags — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN 350Z. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171128

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 12 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES NOW. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MY 350 DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65 MPH AND IT JUST STOPS RUNNING I CAN PUSH THE PEDAL DOWN AND NOTHING HAPPENS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051107

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

WHEELS 5%

5% of complaints: wheels — 4 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

I 20070403 — EA (closed 20080804)

WHEEL SEPARATION DUE TO SPOKE FRACTURE

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

2005 Nissan 350Z — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11E024000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Nissan 350Z?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Nissan 350Z have?

2 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.