ENGINE QUITE ON HIGHWAY, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES, NEARLY CAUSING A CRASH ON A DANGEROUS MOUNTAIN ROAD (HIGHWAY 17 IN CALIFORNIA). THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE DEALER, SANTA CRUZ NISSAN DODGE (STATE REG. # AJ-35673-N) TRACED THE PROBLEM TO A FAULTY CRANK POSITION SENSOR WHICH WAS REPLACED ON 4/3/06 (REPAIR ORDER NO. 157547). A PROBLEM WITH FAILED CRAN…
2005 Nissan 350Z engine problems
severe 15 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
15
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES NOW. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MY 350 DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65 MPH AND IT JUST STOPS RUNNING I CAN PUSH THE PEDAL DOWN AND NOTHING HAPPENS. I HAD IT TOWED INTO THE DEALERSHIP THE FIRST TIME AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR. NO BIG DEAL RIGHT? WELL ABOUT 2000 MILES LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN SAME EXACT THING. ON MY WAY TO WORK IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC THE CAR JUST …
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS STALLING WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR HAD 10400 MILES ON IT. WHEN PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER FEW ATTEMPTS AND RESUME DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP HAS FOUND BAD THROATLE SENSOR AND REPLACED THROATLE CHAMBER/RESET SYSTEM UNDER WARRANTY. SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR HAD 16600 MILES ON IT…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2005 Nissan 350Z?
It's a meaningful issue. 15 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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