MYRModel Year Report

2006 Nissan 350Z

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2006 Nissan 350Z
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:05:38.022Z

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, 2006 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
2006: 53 complaints
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YearComplaints
2003275
2004144
200583
200653
200773
200824
20095

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 23%

23% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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THE DATE IS WHEN I RECEIVED MY CAR FROM THE BODY SHOP AFTER 3-CAR WRECK. DROVE IT TO WORK AND THE CAR HAD NO POWER TO CLIMB A HILL. CALLED INSURANCE COMPANY, TOOK IT BACK THEY DID NO REPAIRS TO THE ENGINE, SO IT WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130302

MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120402

DRIVING HOME ONLY 1/8 MILE FROM MY HOUSE, I COLLIDED HEAD ON WITH A SMALL PICK-UP TRUCK. MY NISSAN 350 CAR SPUN SEVERAL TIMES AND CAME TO REST. MOST OF THE DAMAGE WAS TO THE DRIVER SIDE AND FRONT END. FRONT BUMPER COMPLETELY GONE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070218

WHEELS 19%

19% of complaints: wheels — 10 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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SOMETIMES DRIVING, I HEAR LIGHT CRACKLING NOISE COMES AND GOES. FOR 9 MONTHS CHECKUP, I MENTIONED IT TO DEALER. HE SAID THEY TEST DROVE IT AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20071015

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

WHEELS 8%

8% of complaints: wheels — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20061109 — PE (closed 20070409)

WHEEL FAILURE

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

2006 Nissan 350Z — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 11E024000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 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 2006 Nissan 350Z?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan 350Z have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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