YearToAvoid

2006 Nissan 350Z Engine Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Nissan 350Z, 34% of all 53 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 5 350Z model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 23,750 miles.

Engine complaints
18
34% of 53 complaints
All complaints this year
53
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
23,750 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Nissan 350Z engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 15, 2006, latest Mar 21, 2024.

2006 Nissan 350Z engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2006Nov 2007Feb 2008Sep 2008Jan 2010Oct 2010Sep 2016Mar 2024
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2006 to Mar 2024; peak Jan 2008 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2006 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.

  1. 200521 (25%)
  2. 200618 (34%)
  3. 20073 (4%)
  4. 20081 (4%)
  5. 20092 (40%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Nissan 350Z have engine problems?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Nissan 350Z, 34% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 23,750 miles.
Which Nissan 350Z year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Nissan 350Z has the most engine complaints (21), compared with 18 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Nissan 350Z?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Nissan 350Z is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.