2009 Nissan 350Z
Only 5 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 275 |
| 2004 | 144 |
| 2005 | 83 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 73 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 5 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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Bought a 2009 Nissan 370Z and it has oil overheating issues and the car goes into shut down mode at high oil temps that could be real bad a highway speeds on the interstate this is a 370Z model not a 350Z.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-05-10
Hello, a number of Nissan 370Z owners are reporting issues with unreasonably high oil temps and overheating, both in normal driving conditions and on the track. Please offer a solution to all owners to fully rectify the situation.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-03-31
Also filed under Seats
Tires
1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.
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Steering wheel locked cost to fix it is one thousand dollar which is too much it took me 5 weeks to put that money to repair my car , for me I think they need to do a recall and give people their money back because so many people are...
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-05
Seats
1 of 5 total reports mentions: seats.
Exterior lighting
1 of 5 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
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My TPMS, light on is concently coming on. I have went to Nissan repair on coney island, in brooklyn, New York. Have spend several hundred of dollars for repair. When in 1 year the problem still happening.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-18
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2009 Nissan 350Z — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2009 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 2009 Nissan 350Z?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan 350Z have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.