Complaints
177
Crashes
13
Fires
0
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Nissan 350Z Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#127 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:13,462 mi
Crash-related:1
#221 complaints
Suspension:Front
Avg mileage:10,518 mi
#315 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:52,572 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Nissan 350Z.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Defects | 27 | 1 | — | 13,462 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 21 | — | — | 10,518 mi | |
| Airbags | 15 | 2 | — | 52,572 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 12 | — | — | 65,298 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | — | — | 15,514 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 6 | — | — | 19,167 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | 1 | — | 34,950 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 59,447 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 5 | — | — | 9,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filling/Charging | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — |
Tire Defects
27
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,462
Suspension:Front
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,518
Airbags
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,572
Gasoline Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,298
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,514
Manual Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,167
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,950
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,447
Tires:Tread/Belt
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filling/Charging
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Nissan 350Z — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Nissan 350Z reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2004 Nissan 350Z has 177 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tire Defects with 27 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Nissan 350Z?
Top reported problems: Tire Defects (27 complaints, avg 13,462 mi); Suspension:Front (21 complaints, avg 10,518 mi); Airbags (15 complaints, avg 52,572 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Nissan 350Z?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 27,861 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Nissan 350Z?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Nissan 350Z include 13 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Nissan 350Z have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Nissan 350Z as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Nissan 350Z?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan 350Z reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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