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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
1310–25K
2925–50K
1650–75K
1875–100K
15100–150K
5150K+
214 reports with mileage · 61 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Suspension. Review the 110 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Tires. Review the 71 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
6 crash reports1 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
275 reports
3,000 miles · Nov 10, 2003
Suspension
EXCESS ABNORMAL WEAR TO THE INSIDE EDGE OF FRONT TIRE TREAD CAUSING ALIGNMENT, HANDLING, AND EXCESS ROAD NOISE PROBLEMS. FIRST SIGN OF WEAR APPEARED AT AROUND 3,500 MILES ON THE NEW VEHICLE. FOUR-WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED AT 4,000 MILES. ABNORMAL WEAR CONTINUED AFTER ALIGNMENT. A "SIDE-TO-SIDE" FRONT TIRE SWAP WAS PERFORMED …
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EXCESS ABNORMAL WEAR TO THE INSIDE EDGE OF FRONT TIRE TREAD CAUSING ALIGNMENT, HANDLING, AND EXCESS ROAD NOISE PROBLEMS. FIRST SIGN OF WEAR APPEARED AT AROUND 3,500 MILES ON THE NEW VEHICLE. FOUR-WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED AT 4,000 MILES. ABNORMAL WEAR CONTINUED AFTER ALIGNMENT. A "SIDE-TO-SIDE" FRONT TIRE SWAP WAS PERFORMED AT 6,000. WITH LESS THAN 9,000 MILES ON THE CAR, ABNORMAL WEAR HAS AGAIN APPEARED ON THE INSIDE TREAD ALONG WITH EXCESSIVE ROAD NOISE AND ERRACTIC HANDLING ON CROWNED ROADS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10045904
13,000 miles · Nov 10, 2003
Suspension
SUSPENSION DESIGN FLAW CREATES UNEVEN TIRE WEAR IN THE FRONT TIRES. TIRES WILL 'CUP' OR 'FEATHER' WITHIN THE FIRST 10,000 MILES OF DRIVING. MY CAR IN PARTICLAR RAN OUT OF TREAD ON THE INSIDE PATCH AT 13000 MILES. CHANGING TIRES IS NOT A CURE FOR THIS ISSUE AS IT REOCCURS DUE TO THE SUSPENSION. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROU…
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SUSPENSION DESIGN FLAW CREATES UNEVEN TIRE WEAR IN THE FRONT TIRES. TIRES WILL 'CUP' OR 'FEATHER' WITHIN THE FIRST 10,000 MILES OF DRIVING. MY CAR IN PARTICLAR RAN OUT OF TREAD ON THE INSIDE PATCH AT 13000 MILES. CHANGING TIRES IS NOT A CURE FOR THIS ISSUE AS IT REOCCURS DUE TO THE SUSPENSION. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS FLAW AS IT MIGHT CAUSE VEHICLES TO LOSE TRACTION IN WET/SLIPPERY CONDITIONS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10045899
Mileage unknown · Nov 10, 2003
Suspension
SUSPENSION IN CAR MAKES VEHICLE RIDE ROUGHER THAN USUAL, MAKING TIRES WEAR UNEVEN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10045898
Mileage unknown · Nov 10, 2003
Suspension
TIRES ARE WEARING OUT INCREDIBLY FAST. HANDLING IS COMPROMISED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10045887
3,500 miles · Nov 10, 2003
Tires
NISSAN 350Z-2003 WITH 7,500 MILES. EXPERIENCING TIRE FEATHERING/CUPPING ON FRONT TIRES DUE TO VEHICLE ALIGNMENT BEING IMPROPERLY SET AT FACTORY. EXCESSIVE TIRE ROAR AND SHAKE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10045861
2,500 miles · Nov 10, 2003
Suspension
SUSPENSION PROBLEM ON MY 2003 NISSAN 350Z PURCHASED 5/15/03. CAUSING TIRE FEATHERING ON FRONT TIRES, WHICH CAUSES LOUD TIRE ROAR FROM 22 MPH DOWN TO 0.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10045856
6,500 miles · Nov 10, 2003
Suspension
SUSPENSION ON MY 2003 NISSAN 350Z. THERE APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW THAT IS CAUSING CUPPING ON THE FRONT TIRES. THE DEALER HAS REMOUNTED THE TIRES ON OPPOSITE WHEELS, REBALANCED, AND REALIGNED THE FRONT END AT APROXIMATELY 6700 MILES (AS PER MANUFACTURER) THE CUPPING HAS REOCURRED AT 8700 MILES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10045848
Mileage unknown · Nov 10, 2003
Suspension
NISSAN 2003 Z FRONT END MISALIGNMENT OR PRODUCTION FLAW CAUSING EXTREME WEAR ON FRONT 2 TIRES. CAUSES TIRES TO WEAR IN 4K-5K MILES. DEALER WILL ONLY ROTATE TIRES AND REALIGN WHICH IS KNOWN NOT TO FIX THE PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10045843
10,000 miles · Nov 10, 2003
SuspensionTires
NISSAN 350 Z OWNERS HAVE A SEVERE PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION OF THERE NEW CAR. NISSAN IS NOT REPAIRING THIS PROBLEM. THEY HAVE ADDRESSED THE ISSUE WITH A TSB. THIS REPAIR IS JUST ENOUGH TO GET THE OWNERS PASSED THERE 12,500 MILE WARRANTY. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THERE IS NO ADJUSTMENT FOR CASTER OR CAMBER ON THE 350Z. THE CARS…
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NISSAN 350 Z OWNERS HAVE A SEVERE PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION OF THERE NEW CAR. NISSAN IS NOT REPAIRING THIS PROBLEM. THEY HAVE ADDRESSED THE ISSUE WITH A TSB. THIS REPAIR IS JUST ENOUGH TO GET THE OWNERS PASSED THERE 12,500 MILE WARRANTY. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THERE IS NO ADJUSTMENT FOR CASTER OR CAMBER ON THE 350Z. THE CARS LEFT THE FACTORY WITH AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, AND THERE IS REALLY NO REPAIR AVAILABLE. THIS HAS LEFT ALL 350Z OWNERS, REPLACING TIRES ALMOST EVERY 6 MONTHS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10045842
7,500 miles · Nov 10, 2003
Suspension
NISSAN 350Z TIRE FEATHERING PROBLEM BELIEVE TO BE RELATED TO A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION.*AK
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE. RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006, FOR NISSAN OWNERS, AND ON MARCH 13, 2006, FOR INFINITI OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON, CREATE A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE REDUCED ENGINE POWER, OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANK POSITION SENSORS. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR(S), AND IN SOME CASES, THE VARIABLE TIMING CONTROL SENSOR(S). VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGN, 01V357, ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS NEW CAMPAIGN. THE REPLACEMENT SENSORS USED IN THAT CAMPAIGN ARE ALSO AFFECTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
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