no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
2003 Nissan 350zProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 275 owner complaints about the 2003 Nissan 350z, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Nissan 350z has problems
275 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
110Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
71Tires1 crash/fire/injury
34Engine and engine cooling
34Power train1 crash/fire/injury
27Engine
11Electrical system
9Visibility
7Air bags
6Seats
2913 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 110 | 1 |
| Tires | 71 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 34 | 0 |
| Power train | 34 | 1 |
| Engine | 27 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 0 |
| Visibility | 9 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 4 |
| Seats | 6 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 29 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2003 Nissan 350z recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Mileage at failure
When do suspension problems start?
7kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 77 suspension complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
75under 30k miles77under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2003 vs. every other 350z year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 350z median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2003 Nissan 350z safety ratings
2003 Nissan 350Z 2-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What 350z owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Brembo aluminum calipers were used with steel bolts causing the breaks to get himot & seize the steel bolt in the calipers. 1 out of 2 brake jobs end up costing thousands & hours of work to get the seized bolts out, I have had a caliper fall off going 65 & got caught in between my tire & rear wheel…
ACTION NISSAN IN NASHVILLE, TN HAS REPLACED DAMAGED FRONT TIRES AT LEAST TWICE, AND I HAVE NOW REPLACED DAMAGED FRONT TIRES AT MY OWN EXPENSE. THE EFFECT OF NISSAN'S ALIGNMENT/SUSPENSION PROBLEM IS NOT ISOLATED TO TIRE DAMAGE. ACTION NISSAN ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT MY VEHICLES' ALIGNMENT/SUSPENSION…
1> TIRES ON NEW CAR WORE OUT AFTER 6000 MILES 2> ALIGNMENT OF NEW CAR OFF SO BAD AT PURCHASE, THAT TIRES WERE UNSAFE AFTER DRIVEN A FEW THOUSAND MILES. 3> DEALER REPLACED FRONT TIRES AND REALIGNED AT 13,687 MILES
Own a 2003 350z?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.