2005 Nissan 350zProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 83 owner complaints about the 2005 Nissan 350z, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2005 Nissan 350z has problems
83 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 32 | 6 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 1 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 17 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2005 Nissan 350z recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do air bags problems start?
49kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 27 air bags complaints. 96% were reported before 100,000 miles.
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Air bags
9 owners mentioned a cost$750median
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
2005 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
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- Caution
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- Not rated
2005 Nissan 350z safety ratings
2005 Nissan 350Z 2-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Nissan 350z, and the recalls they led to.
- WHEEL SEPARATION DUE TO SPOKE FRACTURENo recall
What 350z owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2005 NISSAN 350Z PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHING,DEALER PREFORMED DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND RESET.WARNING LIGHT RETURNS AFTER 25 MILES.RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP ESTIMATED COST OF $350.00 TO REPAIR WITH NO GUARANTEE OF COST TO REPAIR,PURCHASED A ACTRON CODE READER AND PREFORMED DIAGNOSTICS TEST AND…
AT 45,000 MILES THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. DEALERS WANTS AN ARM, A LEG, AND HALF OF THE OTHER LEG TO FIX. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THERE IS NOT A RECALL YET. DEALER SAYS THEY CAN START REPLACING PARTS BUT THAT MAY NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. VERBAL ESTIMATE COULD BE AROUND $3,200 TO START! CARE IS…
AIR BAG LIGHTS HAVE BEEN FLASHING FOR 3 YEARS WHETHER PARKED OR IN MOTION, DEALERSHIP SAYS $1500 TO DIAGNOSE BUT BELIEVES BAGS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING AND ADVISES TO "DRIVE SAFELY" IF I DECIDE NOT TO REPAIR. NOT ON RECALL LIST WHICH IS UNREAL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUES AS BAGS WILL NOT GO OFF IF IN A…
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