Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Nissan 350Z
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Nissan 350Z has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 275 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11E024000 SERVICE EQUIPMENT/CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V555000 FUEL FILLER HOSE CRACKING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V455000 NISSAN/CRANK/CAM POSITION SENSOR WELD NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 110 complaints
- Tires 77 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 34 complaints
- Power Train 34 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
Of the 275 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 275 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Nissan 350Z shows an average reliability profile with 275 complaints and 4 recalls. Suspension and tire issues top the complaint list, suggesting potential trouble areas. The recall history includes diverse components, but overall evidence is limited in scope and severity, indicating moderate dependability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| tires | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| engine cooling | 90,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Clunking or squeaking suspension
- Overheating engine
- Fuel smell while refueling
- Dim or flickering headlights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Nissan 350Z at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.