TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN 350Z. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL RIM DEVELOPED A CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED THE WHEEL TO LOOSE AIR PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO OFFERED TO COVER FIFTY PERCENT OF THE R…
2006 Nissan 350Z wheels problems
severe 12 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $400
Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$400
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
WAS HEARING NOISE AND TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE 4 CRACKED RIMS AND SHOULD BUY NEW ONES FOR 3067.00. I WAS TOLD THAT YES THE DEALERSHIP DOES SEND THERE RIMS TO BE CHROMED BUT OF COURSE THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T DO MINE. I TOLD THEM I DIDN'T DO IT. NOTHING WAS DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM, WAS OFFERED A FREE TOW CAUSE WAS TOLD CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. SO I AM OUT OF POCKET ALMOST 1900.…
I OWN A 2006 NISSAN 350Z WITH CHROME WHEELS. THREE OF THE WHEELS ARE CRACKED AND THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THROUGH THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO GET NISSAN TO REPLACE THE WHEELS, I LEARNED THAT THE WHEELS ON THE CAR ARE AFTER-MARKET RE-CHROMED WHEELS. NISSAN IS NOT BEING HELPFUL IN GETTING THE PROBLEM RESOLVED BY REPLACING THE WHEELS. I AM REFERENCING NHTSA DEFECT ACTION NUMBER PE06050 AND ENGINEERIN…
THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING FILED AS PART OF AN OFFICIAL CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL INVESTIGATION INTO A MAJOR INJURY TRAFFIC COLLISION INVOLVING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. THE CHP MAIT INVESTIGATION # IS SL-45-06. THE TRAFFIC COLLISION OCCURRED ON OCTOBER 11, 2006, WITHIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND INVOLVED A 2006 NISSAN 350ZX. DURING THE COLLISION, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE AND B…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN 350Z. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER FACTORY RIMS WERE CUSTOMIZED AND DIPPED IN A CHROME SUBSTANCE BEFORE THEY WERE PURCHASED. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE CHROME RIM SEPARATED. AS CONSEQUENCE HER RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH WAS INCREASED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND SHE RECEIVED A REPLACEMENT SET OF RIMS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WITH THIS …
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN 350Z. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS MAKING A LEFT TURN, THERE WAS A LOUD SOUND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE HAD FALLEN ON THE GROUND AND THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FAILURE WAS CONTR…
HEARD SOME SQUEAKING FROM FRONT LEFT TIRE. I INSPECTED THE CHROME WHEEL AND FOUND ALL 5 SPOKES HAD CRACKS IN THEM ALL THE WAY THROUGH. I HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND FOUND ALL 4 CHROME WHEELS HAD CRACKS AND WAS ADVISED TO PARK VEHICLE AS IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. I CONTACTED THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MY DEALERSHIP AND HE ADVISED THAT THE RIMS ON MY VEHICLE WERE SENT OUT TO BE CHROMED BY SOMEONE ELS…
Common questions
How serious is the wheels problem on the 2006 Nissan 350Z?
It's a meaningful issue. 12 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $400.
At what mileage does the wheels 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 $400 for wheels 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 wheels?
No active recalls currently cover wheels 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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