KnownCarProblems2004 Nissan 350Z Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Nissan 350Z, most often about the wheels and tires (25% of complaints, typically around 11,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about 350Z model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2004 Nissan 350Z problems
Wheels and tires
36 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 11,500 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, rim.
Consumer complained about front end noise. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that it was a tire defect. Front tires feathered from the inside relating to irregular tire wear. Dealer stated that they were replacing so many tires that the ones needed were back ordered. This started on september 18…
I purchased a 2004 Nissan 350Z in septmeber of 2003. After about 12000 miles I complained of excessive road noise comming for the tires. I was informed by the dealer that the front tire were cupping and had to be replaced. This seems to be a known problem with this car and Nissan acknowledged it on their 2003 model…
Suspension
32 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 12,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, multiple axle.
I purchased a 2004 Nissan 350Z in septmeber of 2003. After about 12000 miles I complained of excessive road noise comming for the tires. I was informed by the dealer that the front tire were cupping and had to be replaced. This seems to be a known problem with this car and Nissan acknowledged it on their 2003 model…
Oem tires (bridgestone potenza re040) on my Nissan 350Z started feathering on the inside of both front tires around 6000 miles. Noticed the sound had gotten more noticable around 11000 miles. Took vehicle into Nissan at 12548 miles and was told that Nissan had a problem with the front end on the 2003 model, but that…
Fuel system
23 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 49,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage, fuel injection system.
I can't fill up no more then 5 gallons when the gas gauge is reading empty. The gas tank will refuse fuel and overflow out of the filler causing it to get all over the body. I hate to make frequent stops for gas again and again.. I searched on multiple forums and there are a lot of people that are going through the…
Unable to fill the fuel tank. Apparently, the fuel nozzle sensor detects the tank as filled when it is not. Tank fuel gauge shows 3/4 filled when nozzle shuts off. This problem was reported a year ago and dealer replaced tank and fuel sensor which made problem go away for a year. Now it is back.
Air bags
18 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Airbag deployment warning light consistently comes on. Airbag may deploy at anytime. Dealer (baron Nissan, greenvale, ny) has attempted 3 repairs, with no success. Nissan north america will not remedy under warranty.
: the contact stated after getting a carwash, it was noticed that a dimple had formed on the dashboard above the passenger airbag. The dimple worsened through time and the dashboard eventually caved in. On 10/13/06, the dealer was contacted, and determined that the entire airbag system had failed. The airbags and…
Transmission
16 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 11,500 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission, clutch assembly, automatic transmission.
Consumer complained about front end noise. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that it was a tire defect. Front tires feathered from the inside relating to irregular tire wear. Dealer stated that they were replacing so many tires that the ones needed were back ordered. This started on september 18…
Car began shifting funny, unable to accelerate. Took car to dealer. They determined that the clutch and fly wheel were bad. Car only has 10000 miles on it and owned less than a year. Clutch and fly wheel replaced at my expense, after many arguments with Nissan.
Engine
12 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
My 2004 Nissan 350Z with 36,000 miles uses one quart of oil every 500 miles. My factory powertrain warranty expired january 31, 2009 (34 days ago). Nissan is not illing to 'goodwill' my complaint even though the vehicle is 14,000 miles below the factory mileage warranty of 50,000 miles and the fact that this issues…
Service engine warning light is on. Car turns of without warning while operating. Cam shaft sensor warning. Car is currently parked outside home.
Body and structure
8 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 12,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
My 2004 350Z roadster's convertible top retracts into holder when down, but the cover of that area will not completely close consistently. Approximately, 80% of the time, the cover stops two to three inches before it should and the convertible top open light indicator is on. After two-five tries, the cover will…
: the contact stated the convertible top does not go up and down properly, this causes the defroster to disengage from the rear window. Also, the metal in the frame damages the top and it has been replaced twice.
Electrical
4 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The fuel gauge en the speedoometer does not tell the correct amount of gas in the car. It says there is fuel when the care is actually empty causing me to get out of gas for several times. I took it to the dealership and they told me the only way to repare it is to change the whole speedometer, and that the cost of it…
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan 350Z. The contact stated that the air bag sensor warning lamp illuminated. In addition, the water temperature and fuel level gauges continuously fluctuated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Nissan 350Z recalls
Fuel system: fuel system, gasoline
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. Recall began on february 27, 2006, for nissan owners, and on march 13, 2006, for infiniti owners. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Nissan 350Z
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Nissan 350Z?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: wheels and tires (36 complaints, typically around 11,500 miles); suspension (32 complaints, typically around 12,500 miles); fuel system (23 complaints, typically around 49,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Nissan 350Z have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 13, 2005 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Nissan 350Z?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about 350Z model year since 2000, with 144 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.