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2003 Nissan 350Z

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

Your vehicle at a glance

Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
275
Received Feb 2003 to Jan 2026
Official recalls listed
2
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
0
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Tires blow out or tread separates54 complaints · 20% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Suspension struts and shocks wear out early27 complaints · 9.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps23 complaints · 8.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #05V555000On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.
  • Recall #03V455000On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 6 crashes, 1 fire, 3 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Showing all 17 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

3 more problems

Brakes

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

3 more problems

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2003 Nissan 350Z
106
Show as a table
YearComplaints
2003106
200444
200524
200614
20076
20087
200913
201010
20117
201210
20135
20146
20154
20166
20175
20182
20192
20200
20211
20220
20230
20241
20251
2026 (to Oct 2026)1
Total275

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Tires blow out or tread separates5420%–
Suspension struts and shocks wear out early279.8%–
Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps238.4%–
Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips176.2%–
Ignition key sticks or will not turn124.4%–
Alloy wheel rims crack and lose air103.6%–
Unintended acceleration despite braking82.9%–
Engine suddenly shuts off while driving72.5%–
Seat belt fails to latch or retract62.2%–
Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed62.2%–
Rear door latch fails to open or close51.8%–
Manual clutch wears out or fails early51.8%–
Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed51.8%–
Brakes make grinding or squealing noise51.8%–
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes41.5%–
Transmission fails or loses power while driving41.5%–
Check engine light comes on repeatedly31.1%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #05V555000December 13, 2005192,659 vehicles affected

    fuel system, gasoline

    On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.

    Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. Recall began on february 27, 2006, for Nissan owners, and on march 13, 2006, for Infiniti owners. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

  • NHTSA recall #03V455000November 17, 2003630,000 vehicles affected

    engine and engine cooling

    On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.

    This could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). Vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01V357, are also included in this new campaign. The replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

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About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2003 Nissan 350Z.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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