350Z
Nissan 350Z: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Nissan 350Z (Z33)2002–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | July 2002–2008 (Coupe) 2003–2008 (Roadster) |
| Model years | 2003–2009 |
| Body styles | 2-door hatchback coupé 2-door roadster |
| Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Nissan FM platform |
| Engines | 3.5 L VQ35DE V6 3.5 L VQ35HR V6 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed FS6R31A manual 5-speed RE5R05A automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm |
| Length | 4,303 mm (2003–2005) 4,314 mm (2006–2008) |
| Width | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,318 mm (2003–2005 Hatch) 1,328 mm (2003–2005 Roadster) 1,324 mm (2006–2008 Hatch) 1,334 mm (2006–2008 Roadster) |
| Kerb weight | 1,414–1,634 kg |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Assembly | Japan: Oppama (2002–2003) Japan: Kaminokawa, Tochigi (2003–2008) |
| Designer | Ajay Panchal at Nissan Design America (2000) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2003–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2003–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 9.4–10.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010, 2012 | Petrol | 3498 cm³ | 1603–1716 kg | 280–288 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Two-seater |
| Model years in EPA data | 2003–2009 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Manual, Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 25 |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 3,498 cm³ |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,603–1,716 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,650 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2003–2009 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2002–2013, 2015, 2022–2023, 2025 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 148 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 133 | 2003, 2007, 2008 |
| Tyres | 122 | 2003, 2004, 2006 |
| Engine and cooling | 113 | 2003, 2005, 2006 |
| Airbags | 87 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 38 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Wheels | 33 | 2003, 2005, 2006 |
| Electrical system | 23 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Visibility and wipers | 17 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Brakes | 16 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2003–2008: 652 complaints, 28 with a crash and 6 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.