2005 Nissan 350Z engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 20 complaints for the 2005 Nissan 350Z, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 16,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 16,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
This has happened three times now. I have been driving my 350 down the highway at about 65 MPH and it just stops running I can push the pedal down and nothing happens. I had it towed into the dealership the first time and they said it was the cam shaft sensor. No big deal right? Well about 2000 miles later it happened again same exact thing. On my way to work in rush hour traffic the car just stopped again, and I was almost rear ended.
We purchased our 2005 nissan 350z on 4/15/05. When we purchased the vehicle we were told how reliable the z was, and how they never have any problems. We found that statement to be untrue. On 5/16/05 with 612 miles on the vehicle I made my first visit to service. This I was not happy about. The vehicle needed a new steering angle sensor assembly, and mass air flow meter. Ok I figured lets get it done and over with and move on. On 7/1/05 I make my second visit to the service department.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Nissan 350Z
- Air bags 32 complaints