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Nissan 350ZModel year report

2009 Nissan 350Z Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
9,600miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Nissan 350Z (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2009 Nissan 350Z. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (1) and seats (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,600 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 67 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Bought a 2009 Nissan 370z and it has oil overheating issues and the car goes into shut down mode at high oil temps that could be real bad a highway speeds on the interstate this is a 370z model not a 350Z.”

NHTSA complaint #10268325, filed 2009-05, 3,650 miles

Exterior lighting: “My TPMS, light on is concently coming on. I have went to Nissan repair on coney island, in brooklyn, new york. Have spend several hundred of dollars for repair. When in 1 year the problem still happening.”

NHTSA complaint #11096657, filed 2018-05, 80,000 miles

Seats: “Hello, a number of Nissan 370z owners are reporting issues with unreasonably high oil temps and overheating, both in normal driving conditions and on the track. Please offer a solution to all owners to fully rectify the situation. The 370z is a sports car that is built to handle and outperform the competition at half the cost. The z is an icon. If a recall is necessary, please issue a recall. Also, a number of Nissan 370z owners have issues with their seats moving under braking, acceleration, and cornering. The seats should not be moving at all while driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #10263698, filed 2009-03

Steering: “Steering wheel locked cost to fix it is one thousand dollar which is too much it took me 5 weeks to put that money to repair my car , for me I think they need to do a recall and give people their money back because so many people are complaining about the same thing everyday if u go to Nissan dealership almost every body u met there is talking about their steering lock please pleas they need to do some thing about this now .thanks”

NHTSA complaint #10824372, filed 2016-02, 10,200 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,000 and 10,200 miles.

50%0–1025%10–250%25–500%50–7525%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 9,600 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20092201020162018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Nissan 350Z. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
350Z Roadster · C RWDnot rated5 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Nissan 350Z version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
350z Roadster RWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed manual172420$4,100
350z Roadster RWD3.5L 6-cyl5-speed automatic172319$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Nissan 350Z in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 67 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 67 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan 350Z

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200959,6000—20—Not enough data
20082431,9321—20—Stable
20077326,0001—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20065326,0000—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20058336,0000—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200414416,3611—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200327512,0002—20Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All Nissan 350Z model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Nissan 350Z have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2009 Nissan 350Z as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Nissan 350Z is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 1.

Has the 2009 Nissan 350Z been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Nissan 350Z get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Nissan 350Z (350z Roadster, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Nissan 350Z reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,600 miles and the middle half falls between 9,000 and 10,200 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.