Total Complaints
6 filings
NISSAN 350Z · model year
2009 NISSAN 350Z
6 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2009NISSAN350Z carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2009 350Z is engine and engine cooling:engine with 1 filings, followed by seats (1) and engine and engine cooling (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 54 investigation files overlapping the 2009 350Z, and 5 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20180518EXTERIOR 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.
Mileage: 80,000
20160205STEERING
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 *TR
Mileage: 10,200
20100423TIRES
NEW 350Z ROADSTER PURCHASED IN JULY 2009 WITH BRIDGESTONE POTENZA 225/45R 18 HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES. CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN 9000 MILES. AFTER HAVE A FLAT DUE TO A NAIL IN THE TREAD AND BEING PLUGGED. THE TIRE DEVELOPED AN HENS EGG SIZE BUBBLE ON THE SIDEWALL. ( CAR WAS NOT DRIVEN ON FLAT) WHEN I CONTACTED THE NISSAN DEALER I WAS TOLD THE TIRES WERE WARRANTED BY FIRESTONE. WHEN I CALLED THE FIRESTONE DEALER AND EXPLAINED THE BUBBLE, I WAS TOLD THAT I HAD BRUISED THE TIRE BY HITTING A CURB AND THAT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. I TOLD THE DEALER THAT HAD NOT HIT A CURB . NO ASSISTANCE FOR WARRANTY WAS EVEN OFFERED. HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW TIRE AT FULL RETAIL. MY QUESTION TO YOU IS AFTER READING ALL OF THESE COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM ALONG WITH THE UNKNOWN NUMBER THAT DOES NOT REPORT THESE WILL IT TAKE TO GET THESE UNSAFE TIRES ( IN MY OPINION) OFF THE ROAD. YES I AM UPSET WITH THE MANUFACTURER FOR NOT STANDING BEHIND THIS PRODUCT. TIRE WARRANTIES SEEM TO ONLY PROTECT THE MANUFACTURE N
Mileage: 9,000
20090510ENGINE AND 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. *TR
Mileage: 3,650
20090331ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE IMMEDIATELY AND FULLY RECTIFY THE SITUATION. THIS IS A VERY LARGE SAFETY MATTER. IF A RECALL IS NECESSARY, PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. MARCUS SOORI P.S. TO INVESTIGATE THESE CLAIMS, PLEASE VIEW THE FOLLOWING LINKS: HTTP://WWW.THE370Z.COM/NISSAN-370Z-GENERAL-DISCUSSIONS/3044-EVERYONE-OIL-TEMP-ISSUES.HTML HTTP://WWW.THE370Z.COM/NISSAN-370Z-GENERAL-DISCUSSIONS/266
20090331SEATS
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. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE IMMEDIATELY AND FULLY RECTIFY THE SITUATION. THIS IS A VERY LARGE SAFETY MATTER. IF A RECALL IS NECESSARY, PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. MARCUS SOORI P.S. TO INVESTIGATE THESE CLAIMS, PLEASE VIEW THE FOLLOWING LINKS: HTTP://WWW.THE370Z.COM/NISSAN-370Z-GENERAL-DISCUSSIONS/3044-EVERYONE-OIL-TEMP-ISSUES.HTML HTTP://WWW.THE370Z.COM/NISSAN-370Z-GENERAL-DISCUSSIONS/266
Compare 2009NISSAN350Z to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 5 Open
PE25005Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Driver Airbag Inflator Rupture
PE24020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Inner Tie Rod Failures
PE24017Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Side curtain air bags may deploy inadvertently
PE24007Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Reduced Power After Engine Stall
PE23020Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2009 NISSAN 350Z have?▼
The 2009 NISSAN 350Z has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 NISSAN 350Z?▼
The most-complained component for the 2009 NISSAN 350Z is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEATS and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Is the 2009 NISSAN 350Z safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.