2003 Nissan 350Z Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 275 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Nissan 350Z, 3% of the 275 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car for the last year will drive 5-7 miles and stall in regular traffic. We replaced the fuel pump. I finally have enough $ to take to Nissan. They came back with it needs all 2 cam shaft sensors and crank shaft sensor replaced. When I go on line and search my 2003 350Z touring edition recall, there was a recall for this problem as it appears the wires can break inside due to temp on solder joints. …”
NHTSA complaint #11399483, filed 2021-03, 139,000 miles“Nissan 350Z recall for replacement of fuel filler hose and fuel vapor hose because of risk of leakage that can cause fire/explosion. Cowles Nissan dealer in woodbridge virginia replaced my fuel vapor hose, ignore the fuel filler hose despite of my argument that those 2 parts needed to be replaced as per the recall letter. I called Nissan north america who then suggested me to go to another dealer to have it replaced. Where are the customer's right and safety awareness of that dealer???”
NHTSA complaint #10154986, filed 2006-04, 44,500 miles“The contact stated the vehicle is not currently having the problem associated with the recall, but the letter was received on march 31, 2006. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available. This is NHTSA recall #05v555000 regarding the fuel system.”
NHTSA complaint #10154811, filed 2006-04, 21,000 miles“The contact stated recall #05v555000, concerning the fuel system was received and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. The dealer would not complete the entire remedy without charge and wanted a fee for removal of an after market exhaust system before completing the recall. There is currently no problem being experienced with the fuel system. The manufacturer was contacted and was in agreement with the dealer on the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10157260, filed 2006-05, 45,500 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Nissan 350Z. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle completely lost power and would not restart until ten minutes later. The failure occurred without warning. Soon after, the check engine light illuminated. An auto zone employee stated that the camshaft sensor and crankshaft malfunctioned. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 74,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10211852, filed 2007-12, 74,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V555000Dec 13, 2005On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.Covers: Nissan 350Z 2003–2004, Infiniti FX35 2003–2006, FX45 2003–2006 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10152514Nov 28, 2018NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of…
- 10144513Aug 16, 2018NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout…
- 10144508Aug 16, 2018NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout…
- 10109214Mar 20, 2017NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this…
- 10025970Aug 22, 2008Nissan: hard to fill fuel tank. The fuel tank is difficult to fill more than 1/2. Note: filling nozzle continues to click off when the fuel tank is more than 1/2 full.
- 10015253Jun 14, 2005Fuel tank difficult to fill at times. *tt update
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Nissan 350Z
110 complaintsTires
71 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Nissan 350Z
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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