2003 Nissan 350Z Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 110about this part
- Share
- 40%of 275 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,200miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 110 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Nissan 350Z, 40% of the 275 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Bought 2003 Nissan 350Z used in 2/06. Keyes woodland hills Nissan of ca sold me the car with both front tires worn down to the wire on the inside rim. They still have not disclosed or acknowledge the alignment/tire feathering problem. Its been 12000 miles & I need new tires. This is very costly & I would never have bought this car knowing about this.”
NHTSA complaint #10171565, filed 2006-10, 70,342 miles“I purchased a Nissan 350Z on 12/30/2002. I started complaining to the dealer about loud growling noise from the front end at about 5000 miles. The dealer stated that it was because of improper front end alignment. At 6000 miles the dealer performed a TSB which stated that the front end needed alignment an the front tires rotated (swapped from side to side). …”
NHTSA complaint #10039550, filed 2003-09, 5,000 miles“My 350Z had a terrible growl noise and vibrations coming from the front when braking. Tires were very feathered on the inside of the front two tires. Filed a complaint with nna and they had the dealer take the tires off the rims and swap the front tires. I don't think they fixed the issue just delayed the inevitable.”
NHTSA complaint #10042960, filed 2003-10, 7,000 miles“My new Nissan 2003 350Z was delivered out of alignment. This has caused my tire to be severely worn on the in side edge of tire (both front tires). Nissan's solution is to rotate front tires so that the worn/cupped portion of the tire is on the outside edge of tire. What kind of solution is this? The life expectancy of my tire has been greatly reduced and has jeopardized my safety!”
NHTSA complaint #10013892, filed 2003-04, 8,800 miles“The vehicle turned off in the middle of a rainstorm when I was driving on the highway and ended up on the road where I didn't have much of a pull out which could have been disastrous if another vehicle had not been aware due to the conditions on the roadway. The result of this is due to burning of oil which the manufacturer has no idea of what causes this! They just order a consumption test and rarely does what they are supposed to! …”
NHTSA complaint #10146319, filed 2005-12, 28,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10109211Mar 7, 2017BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192145Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
- 10016153Aug 8, 2005Excessive front tire roar or growl noise when braking moderately; at speeds below 30 mph and on smooth road surfaces.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Nissan 350Z
71 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
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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