Structure Problems of Nissan 350Z

Nissan 350Z owners have reported 14 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Nissan 350Z


Recently reported Structure problems of Nissan 350Z

The Structure problem

Convertible top doesn't close, or open while in progress.   Read details...

The Body problem

Hello, I was leaving a stop sign barely moving and all of a sudden it sounded like a gun going off in my car. Before I could grasp my next thought my car flipped completely over on its side no tires touching the ground! I had to crawl out passenger window .   Read details...

The Paint problem

My 2005 350z roadster get too many paint chips on the car. This is on the hood and side panels. The pain also has orange peel texture. For a new car to ship this way so early only two months this is a defect. Car company has stated this is only because of rocks from roadway.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

I was involved in a near fatal auto accident, which Nissan didn't report to the death and injury reports done every quarter per annual year. The accident almost left me paralyzed and I broke over 6 bones in various body part locations due to the car not living up to the "safety" features   Read details...

The Roof And Pillar problem

While driving and reaching for something consumer struck head on the left side of the convertible top. The same metal was on the passenger's side. The design for the top was flawed. Cutaway of hinges on right and left sides at head level.   Read details...




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