2005 Nissan 350Z Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,023miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Nissan 350Z, 5% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,023 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.
“I purchased a 2005 350Z in nov 2004 - where do I start. To date I've had the car in for service on 7 occasions ranging from minor annoyances of the gauges coming on saying I had low tire pressure when I didn't, the utility plugs not working where I was told even though my phone charger works on every other car known to man it must be bad there couldn't be a problem with the car's plugs, having the transmission replaced, the front caliper replaced and the crank sensor replaced twice. Each time I've taken the car in for repairs the 1st responses are we cannot duplicate the problem . …”
NHTSA complaint #10134332, filed 2005-08, 2,500 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Nissan 350Z. Upon starting the vehicle, the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed new brakes, brake pads, and rotors at the cost of $575. Immediately, the vehicle began making a squealing noise after the repairs were made. The dealer kept the vehicle for 20 hours and stated that they did not have the part needed to make the necessary repairs. Afterwards, the dealer stated that the reason the vehicle was squealing was due to a service pack that needed to be installed on the vehicle. The VIN was unknown. …”
NHTSA complaint #10236226, filed 2008-07, 25,500 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Nissan 350Z. When depressing the brake pedal his foot accidentally engaged the accelerator pedal, which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The contact was wearing boat shoes. There was a design flaw with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal. The current mileage was 7200.”
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Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Nissan 350Z
32 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Nissan 350Z
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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