2004 Nissan 350Z Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 22%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,274miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Nissan 350Z, 22% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,274 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front end mis-aligned at factory causing severe cupping of front tires at 13,000 miles. Friend had same problem. I had car into dealer 2 weeks before. Dealer did not say anything in spite of safety check. Matter of time before a blowout. After I found the problem, dealer aligned front end and pro-rated replacement tires. I wrote a letter to Nissan. Customer service says no recall planned. Very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10214942, filed 2008-01, 13,363 miles“I have an 2004 350Z touring. I bought the car with 16,,000 miles on it. Now, it has 30000 miles on it. In the 14000 mile range the tires on the front feathered completely due to sever negative camber. Took vehicle to victory Nissan of richmond several times, and they only aligned the car and charge me for it. I have an appointment on 6/20/2007 to go to dealer and will demand new tires as the problem has not been fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10193730, filed 2007-06, 22,000 miles“My 2004 roadster has been making brake noise after the first 1000 miles,the tip tronic shifter does not down shift all the time and the dealer insists this is normal and refuses to even investigate the problems. I also heard about a class action suit against Nissan for faulty suspension and brakes, is this true?”
NHTSA complaint #10086759, filed 2004-08, 1,000 miles“The front tires on my 04 Nissan 350Z are cupping every 3,000 miles Nissan will not repair my vehicle. They replaced one set of front tires after 8,000 miles. At 13,000 miles they refused to repair the vehicle again because it was out of an adjustment period of 12,000 miles. I would like Nissan to be required to honor there 3 year 36,000 mile warranty and repair my vehicle as well as replace my front tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10114622, filed 2005-03, 3,000 miles“While making a normal left turn through an intersection my car began to spin. After a complete 360 degree spin and smack into a curb, there was slight damage to left rear exterior wheel well. This alignment issue and premature tire wear problem needs to be rectified. Someone has to do something. Under normal driving conditions to do a complete 360 spin out is ridiculous. I am lucky no one smacked into me after I stopped. I have had my tires replaced twice on the right rear and once on the left rear because of the inner tire wear. I have had an alignment done also. …”
NHTSA complaint #10241990, filed 2008-09, 30,000 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 2004 Nissan 350Z
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 complaintsEngine
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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