Top 5 Problems Nissan 350Z Coupe 5th Generation Z-Car 2002-08

Here are the top 5 problems on the 5th generation Nissan Z-Car, the 350Z! If you own a 350z, know someone that does, or are in the market for one, check out this video to learn the most common problems according to our research and data from mechanics across the US! Andy points out common symptoms of each problem, and offers tips on ways you can resolve, repair, or replace to get your Z back in shape.

Check out these other diagnostic videos for other problems common to all vehicles:

0:00 Top 5 Problems Nissan 350Z Coupe 5th Generation
0:20 Timing Chain Guide & Tensioners
1:06 Throttle Body
2:00 Crank & Camshaft Position Sensors
2:34 Fuel Damper
2:55 Rear Wheel Hub Bearings

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[ZGarage]

1) window motors
2) Window Motors
3) WINDOW MOTORS!!!!
4) Cam POS
5) Rear hatch Struts
6) Door handles
7) Oil consumption
8) Door A pillar(long ones ) cracking
9) Rear axle/ Hub hurricane
10) diff crying
11) Center console cubby breaking apart like a nuke was dropped on it

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[elijahfox]

I've been contemplating getting a 350z. Nice to know what to look out for if I do end up pulling the trigger on it.

[bobbzhere]

Thanks so much, that's one of my all time fav cars. I'm planning to buy and the video is very helpful with it's common problems.

[zgarner]

Let's not forget about the old galley gaskets. You want to change those along with the timing chain and tensioner and possibly water pump

[Flemo]

2004 manual roadster, owned for 15 years, only problems so far are window motors, roof 5th bow motor and seat motor...also it looks like you have a VQ35DE, maybe the VQ35HR dont have the timing chain tensioner problem. Doesn't help me though...

[BigRed]

Forgot to mention
- bad rear hatch shocks
- Window regulator
- outside door handles
These are very common problems that are minor but will go bad on most or all 350 Z's

[jameshopkins]

18 years only thing was the window motors.

[RobustArid]

As long these repairs are easy to get to. It doesn’t cost much to tear down to replace parts.

[RagingBull]

How common are these problems and for how many miles do these issues occur?

[jhonsmith]

Wow you guys really left all those leaves in the engine compartment to display this car! WTF 😲! Clean it bfor u use it for a demonstration! Ughhh 😒😖🙄 SMH

[dariorios]

These are more of a DE problem, but yes as the comments said, door handle, window motor and hatch shocks

[briankuester]

I have a 2010 Nissan 370Z and it doesn’t want to rev past 3000rpm is this caused by the carbon build up in the throttle body?

[kevinbarry]

Are you saying that you cannot force a throttlebody relearn from a scan tool?

[dimensions]

If your thinking bout getting the car just get it honestly jus got mine 🤷‍♂️

[victorhugoalvarez]

My 2005 Z currently sitting at 187k mileage. Any maintenance requirements I should look out for!

[rogerdoger]

Good Morning, Thanks for the video, i thought i killed motor when it stalled on me, going to replace sensors tomorrow, I have had problems with my sensors before, not my cam or crank. but will change them tomorrow since it did that to me today... and yes I crapped my self when it happened

[TraverseNowhere]

Dream car. Always has been and always will be.

[bofa]

Hello, I have a malfunction in my Nissan z350, and no one has been able to fix it. The car does not exceed 2RBM. I want to send you a video of the car problem. How much is that possible, please?



[sergiowolfpac]

Leaky plastic valve covers. And anyone that mentions oil consumption probably just has a leaking valve cover lol. Or a rear main seal leak too.