Does the 2005 Nissan 350Z have engine problems?

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Nissan 350Z, 25% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 16,600 miles.

Which Nissan 350Z year has the most engine complaints?

The 2005 Nissan 350Z has the most engine complaints (21), compared with 21 for the 2005.

Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Nissan 350Z?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Nissan 350Z is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Nissan 350Z Engine Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Nissan 350Z, 25% of all 83 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 5 350Z model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 16,600 miles.

Engine complaints: 21; 25% of 83 complaints
All complaints this year: 83
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 16,600 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Nissan 350Z engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 17, 2005, latest Feb 9, 2020.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2005 to Feb 2020; peak Aug 2005 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Nissan 350Z

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 350Z model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200521 (25%)
200618 (34%)
20073 (4%)
20081 (4%)
20092 (40%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Nissan 350Z have engine problems?: NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Nissan 350Z, 25% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 16,600 miles.
Which Nissan 350Z year has the most engine complaints?: The 2005 Nissan 350Z has the most engine complaints (21), compared with 21 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Nissan 350Z?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Nissan 350Z is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.