Complaints
67
Crashes
9
Fires
2
Injuries
8
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Nissan 350Z Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:41,455 mi
Crash-related:4
#210 complaints
Wheel Issues
Avg mileage:33,960 mi
#38 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:23,811 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Nissan 350Z.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 12 | 4 | — | 41,455 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 10 | — | — | 33,960 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | 1 | 23,811 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 10,144 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Rim | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,455
Wheel Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,960
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
23,811
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,144
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Rim
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Nissan 350Z — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Nissan 350Z reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2006 Nissan 350Z has 67 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Nissan 350Z?
Top reported problems: Airbags (12 complaints, avg 41,455 mi); Wheel Issues (10 complaints, avg 33,960 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (8 complaints, avg 23,811 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 2006 Nissan 350Z?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 30,234 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Nissan 350Z?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Nissan 350Z include 9 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 1 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 2006 Nissan 350Z have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 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 2006 Nissan 350Z?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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