Complaints
102
Crashes
12
Fires
1
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Nissan 350z Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#129 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:51,117 mi
Crash-related:5
#212 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:13,097 mi
Fires:1
#35 complaints
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:9,500 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Nissan 350z.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 29 | 5 | — | 51,117 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 | — | 1 | 13,097 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 9,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | — | 39,257 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 69,570 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 1 | — | 54,127 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 48,321 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | 1 | — | 14,690 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 1 | — | 25,946 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 16,100 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 20,762 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | — | — | 17,321 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 | 1 | — | 63,200 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 16,600 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 350 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | 1 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 34,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 23,183 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 | — | — | 35 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 | — | — | 2,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | 1 | — | 14,690 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | 26,300 mi |
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