2003 Nissan 350Z engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 62 complaints for the 2003 Nissan 350Z, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 62 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 83,000 miles 56 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 56 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The vehicle lost oil and smoked. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the mechanic did a consumption test. There was no evidence of a leak.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan 350z. The failure occurred in 2005 while driving 75 MPH the vehicle shut off without any warning. The vehicle restarted on its own in 3 to 5 seconds. The failure recurred 4 times during an 18 hour drive. The nissan dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. Three days after the vehicle was diagnosed, the failure recurred. The dealer later stated that the heat may have caused the vehicle to shut off.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Nissan 350Z
- Suspension 111 complaints
- Tires 71 complaints
- Transmission 25 complaints