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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152515Nov 28, 2018OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Nissan 350Z
32 complaintsTires
32 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat 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.
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