Engine Cooling System Problems of Nissan 350Z

Nissan 350Z owners have reported 10 problems related to engine cooling system (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan 350Z based on all problems reported for the 350Z.

1 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2003 Nissan 350Z

Failure Date: 10/10/2012

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Nissan 350z. The contact stated the vehicle had a problem starting. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that crank position sensor needed to be replaced. The contact was told there was a NHTSA recall campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling for the crank position senser, but that the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage and current mileages were 95,000. Rl.

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2 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2003 Nissan 350Z

Failure Date: 09/28/2012

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Nissan 350z. The contact stated that as the vehicle was started, the rpm reading increased excessively. Also, the vehicle exhibited a loud noise as the engine stalled. The engine was restarted however, the service engine soon warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and after the diagnostic test was completed, the contact was advised that the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified who stated that there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) but the contact's VIN was not included. They offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000. Kmj.

3 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2003 Nissan 350Z

Failure Date: 08/24/2012

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan 350z. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that he had to engage the brakes and was able to restart the vehicle immediately after. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 83,000.

4 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2003 Nissan 350Z

Failure Date: 04/22/2012

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan 350z. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the engine stalled without prior warning. The vehicle restarted moments later and resumed as normal. The same failure occurred on three different occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the camshaft position sensor and the crank position sensor would need to be replaced. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,600. The VIN was unavailable.

5 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2003 Nissan 350Z

Failure Date: 12/27/2011

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan 350 z. The contact stated that the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact stated that he self-diagnosed that the cam shaft sensors were defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 29,000.

6 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2003 Nissan 350Z

Failure Date: 05/14/2011

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan 350z. The contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle began to lose power and stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer noticed a faulty cam shaft positioning sensor, which he recommended replacing. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I. D. Number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) but the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 80,000.

7 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2003 Nissan 350Z

Failure Date: 08/23/2010

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan 350z. The contact was traveling 30 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. As the contact attempted to restart the vehicle, the check engine, traction control and the tire slip warning lights were illuminated. The dealer inspected the vehicle and advised that the crank shaft sensor failed and would need replacing. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised by the dealer that his VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 80,000.

8 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2003 Nissan 350Z

Failure Date: 10/23/2009

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan 350z. While driving 5 mph in a parking lot, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. His vehicle identification number was excluded from recall campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 54,000. The current mileage was 54,022. Updated 12/10/09.

9 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2003 Nissan 350Z

Failure Date: 03/01/2008

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan 350z. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle loses speed whenever he shifts gears to accelerate. The engine revs, but the vehicle does not accelerate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer numerous times, but they were unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. They have changed numerous sensors, the engine computer, and even the water pump of the vehicle. Through online research, he discovered NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling); however, Nissan stated that his VIN was not included in the recall. He has been unable to drive the vehicle due to the lack of acceleration. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was approximately 81,000.

10 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2003 Nissan 350Z

Failure Date: 08/21/2005

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan 350z. The failure occurred in 2005 while driving 75 mph the vehicle shut off without any warning. The vehicle restarted on its own in 3 to 5 seconds. The failure recurred 4 times during an 18 hour drive. The Nissan dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. Three days after the vehicle was diagnosed, the failure recurred. The dealer later stated that the heat may have caused the vehicle to shut off. While adding fuel to the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, it lost all power and the contact was unable to restart it. The contact opened the hood to observed that there were no wires disconnected and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact is aware of the risk and stated that the electrical system may have caused the failure. In December 2007 the dealer confirmed that NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000 component: engine and engine cooling, was not related to his VIN. The failure mileage was 2000 and current mileage was 35400.


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