What's Wrong with the 5th Generation (2003–2009) 350Z?

Front 3/4 view of a Nissan 350Z

350Z owners have made 63 complaints about the 2003–2009 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 24th out of 54 Nissan generations in overall reliability, with some engine and transmission concerns.

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

5th Generation (2003–2009) 350Z Key Numbers

  1. 7 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 63 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 24th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 54 eligible generations.