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2004 Nissan 350Z Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
6%of 144 total for the year
Median mileage
28,341miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Nissan 350Z, 6% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,341 miles.

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 2004 Nissan 350Z with 36,000 miles uses one quart of oil every 500 miles. My factory powertrain warranty expired january 31, 2009 (34 days ago). Nissan is not illing to 'goodwill' my complaint even though the vehicle is 14,000 miles below the factory mileage warranty of 50,000 miles and the fact that this issues began months before january 31, 2008.”

NHTSA complaint #10260662, filed 2009-03, 30,000 miles

“The car at 28,241 needed a drive belt, new clutch and flywheel. Keep up with all required maintenance and know how to drive cars with clutches (35 years). Geico sent representative to inspect the car and noted that it was not the normal wear and tear for this car and agree to repair it. This was after I call Nissan regional consumer affairs office and they offer to do nothing. Kristen found out that my insurance company took care the repairs and only offered to see the invoice after I suggested they paid the deductibles. So far no answer. …”

NHTSA complaint #10420268, filed 2011-08, 28,341 miles

“My daughter was driving in orlando when her check engine light and the slip control light came on and the engine lost power and stalled. We had to have the vehicle towed to an orlando Nissan dealer. They diagnosed it as the camshaft and crankshaft sensors and we had to have it fixed at a cost of $815.65. I recently contacted Nissan about this as I saw there was a Nissan recall (no. R2022) on the camshaft and crankshaft sensors. However, Nissan informed me that my car was not included in the recall as the recall was for 2003 vehicles. They stated the recall was VIN specific. …”

NHTSA complaint #10548212, filed 2013-10, 120,000 miles

“I purchased a brand new 2004 Nissan 350Z on december 20th, 2004. The car had 12 miles on it at the time of purchase, I have been the sole owner of the vehicle. Anyway I just want to report a problem that the manufacture just doesn't want to admit or deal with. Basically I started having idle issue somewhere in the spring of 2005 with roughly 3000 miles on the car. The car would start to develop a rough idle with the AC off. When I first noticed the problem and contacted the Nissan, they tried to tell me its normal as the 350Z is their sports car . …”

NHTSA complaint #10150387, filed 2006-02, 13,500 miles

“Vehicle front end is unable to be aligned despite four attempts by Nissan. Apparent design defect in the suspension causing tires to go bald at 6k miles. Car pulls to the right and is dangerous to drive. Car was supposed to have been fixed today. Car was picked up and died from electrical engine component failure immediately after being picked up. Car was towed back to Nissan again..”

NHTSA complaint #10118288, filed 2005-04, 6,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009240%
200711%
20061426%
20051619%
200496%
20033412%

Other parts of the 2004 Nissan 350Z

Suspension
32 complaints
Tires
32 complaints
Fuel system
23 complaints
Air bags
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Nissan 350Z

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology