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2004 Nissan 350Z Engine Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 144 total for the year
Median mileage
135,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Nissan 350Z, 2% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 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.

“350Z recall. 2004 350Z . Original owner of car. A couple weeks ago, while driving car hesitated, then resumed but check engine light tcs off light and slip lights on, and remained on. This week while driving 40mph without warning the car hesitated but actually stalled. I was able to somewhat safely pull to right side of road. After 15 minutes of making several phonecalls the car just started as if nothing was wrong and I drove it home. Today it started fine. While enroute to Nissan dealership service garage 1 mile to go when at 70mph stalls while in nearing five oclock traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #11073753, filed 2018-02, 153,000 miles

“I have had a problem with the neutral safety switch causing the car to periodically not start. A mechanic made a previous diagnosis but said there were no safety concerns. The car eventually would start all, requiring downtime for repair. Sometimes after sitting over night and sometimes after several errands the car won't start but never this sudden stall. Today, the car stalled while I was in the middle of slowing down to make a left hand turn. It was a two lane mountain road. Cars were able to get around me without incident and I was able to coast backwards to a place of safety. …”

NHTSA complaint #10648442, filed 2014-10, 135,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200814%
200723%
200648%
200534%
200432%
20032710%

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
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Brakes
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 29, 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