2006 NISSAN 350Z — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
67
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2006 NISSAN 350Z
The 2006 NISSAN 350Z has received a total of 67 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (12 complaints), Wheels (10 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 NISSAN 350Z
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 NISSAN 350Z, potentially affecting up to 199 vehicles.
Recall 11E024000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 199 vehicles affected
Defect: ZF SERVICE IS RECALL CERTAIN CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBER SX: K70358-01, SHIPPED TO WHOLESALERS AS SERVICE PARTS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, AND MARCH 8, 2011. THESE SERVICE PARTS ARE INTENDED FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 2003-2006 NISSAN 350Z AND INFINITI G35 VEHICLES. THE SX: K70358-01 CLUTCH KIT CONTAINS AN OVERSIZED CLUTCH DISC.
Consequence: AN OVERSIZED CLUTCH DISC COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY ON THE INITIAL START-UP, IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND FAILS TO USE THE SERVICE BRAKES WHILE THE HAND BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED. UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: ZF SERVICE NOTIFY WHOLESALERS TO RETURN ANY AFFECTED CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES STILL IN INVENTORY FOR FREE REPLACEMENT KITS. THIS CONDITION WILL CORRECT ITSELF AFTER THE FIRST START-UP AND USAGE OF THE CLUTCH KIT. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER IS NOT SATISFIED...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 NISSAN 350Z
67 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 NISSAN 350Z. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan 350Z. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH the vehicle became hot, started smoking and it stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle was steered to the side of the road where the hood was lifted. The contact stated that she then observed condensation under the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the head gasket and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
Tire size 265/35ZR19 driving down highway at 55 mph when tire blew out. I was able to lucklily get the shoulder and it looked like my tire was cut open with a can opener on the sidewall. The tpms sensor was working fine and they were never plugged and had plenty of tread. I sent pictures of the damage to continental that just replies they’re not warranted. If you google continental blow outs you will see tires and even recalls that look just like mine. I definitely could of been killed or killed someone else if the blowout occurred on a busy highway because I lost control
MY 2006 350Z IS DOING EXACTLY WHAT IS STATED BELOW FROM YOUR WEBSITE. I PURCHASE MY CAR IN 2012 AND WAS NOT AWARE THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM AS I HAD BEEN DRIVING AUTOMATICS. June 24, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11E024000 SERVICE EQUIPMENT/CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES AN OVERSIZED CLUTCH DISC COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY ON THE INITIAL START-UP, IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND FAILS TO USE THE SERVICE BRAKES WHILE THE HAND BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED. UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
The airbag sensor failed and the light is flashing. The tire pressure sensor failed and the light is on.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan 350Z. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the accelerator and brake pedals became unresponsive while depressed. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle and the vehicle regained functionality. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Safety Rating for the 2006 NISSAN 350Z
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 NISSAN 350Z in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 NISSAN 350Z
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 NISSAN 350Z. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB07-088 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2005-2006 350Z; ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW. *NJ UPDATED 4/8/08. *NJ UPDATED 5/6/08. *NJ UPDATED 9/22/10. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 NISSAN 350Z
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2006 NISSAN 350Z.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN 350Z
- 2003 NISSAN 350Z — 349 complaints
- 2004 NISSAN 350Z — 177 complaints
- 2005 NISSAN 350Z — 102 complaints
- 2006 NISSAN 350Z (current)
- 2007 NISSAN 350Z — 86 complaints
- 2008 NISSAN 350Z — 28 complaints
- 2009 NISSAN 350Z — 6 complaints
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