There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Nissan 350Z, but owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 Nissan 350Z problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Wheels | 15 | |
| Air Bags | 15 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | |
| Power Train | 6 | |
| Tires | 4 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 8
- Wheels › Rim — 4
- Air Bags › Frontal — 2
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 2
- Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs — 1
- Power Train › Clutch Assembly — 1
- Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module — 1
- Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 26,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2006 Nissan 350Z complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 72,000 miles · reported Mar 21, 2024
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan 350Z. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH the vehicle became hot, started smoking and it stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle was steered to the side of the road where the hood was lifted. The contact stated that she then observed condensation under the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the head gasket and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately…
Tires · reported Oct 14, 2023
Tire size 265/35ZR19 driving down highway at 55 mph when tire blew out. I was able to lucklily get the shoulder and it looked like my tire was cut open with a can opener on the sidewall. The tpms sensor was working fine and they were never plugged and had plenty of tread. I sent pictures of the damage to continental that just replies theyâre not warranted. If you google continental blow outs you will see tires and even recalls that look just like mine. I definitely could of been killed or killed someone else if the blowout occurred on a busy highway because I lost control
Power Train · reported Apr 9, 2022
My 2006 350z is doing exactly what is stated below from your website. I purchase my car in 2012 and was not aware that this was a problem as I had been driving automatics. June 24, 2011 NHTSA campaign number: 11e024000 service equipment/clutch kit assemblies an oversized clutch disc could cause the vehicle to move unintentionally on the initial start-up, if the driver does not follow the installation instructions and fails to use the service brakes while the hand brake is not applied. Unintentional movement of the vehicle could result in a crash or possible injury to persons outside the…
Engine · at 95,000 miles · reported Oct 28, 2021
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan 350Z. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the accelerator and brake pedals became unresponsive while depressed. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle and the vehicle regained functionality. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Air Bags · at 45,532 miles · reported Jun 5, 2017
The contact owns a 2006 nissan 350z. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the pearson nissan dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the air bag modules. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The failure recurred and was repaired twice a year for the past seven years. The manufacturer was notified, but did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 45,532.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Nissan 350Z have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 Nissan 350Z as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Nissan 350Z?
Owners report wheels problems most often (15 reports), followed by air bags (15). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 26,000 miles.
Are Nissan recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.