Model year
2003 Nissan 350z
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 275 complaints for the 2003 Nissan 350z (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SUSPENSION:FRONT (76), TIRES (61), SUSPENSION (32). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,100–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 275 complaints
- 2004 144 complaints
- 2005 83 complaints
- 2006 53 complaints
- 2007 73 complaints
- 2008 24 complaints
- 2009 5 complaints
Recalls
05V555000 · Dec 13, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.
03V455000 · Nov 17, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS.
Complaints
275 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 6, fire flag on 1, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350z · 3.5L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| 350z · 3.5L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Nissan 350z at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.